During the Rembrandts Masterclass exhibition, you can meet a very special guest: a lifelike statue of Rembrandt, from Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. The iconic statue will be on display from 30 January to 25 May in the house where Rembrandt lived and worked for 19 years. For the first time, two worlds come together: the authentic home of the master and the world-famous craftsmanship of Madame Tussauds.
The most fun day out Combine your visit to the Rembrandt House Museum with a visit to Madame Tussauds Amsterdam with our combo ticket! At Madame Tussauds, step into the spotlight and experience the magic of the world’s largest wax museum. Walk the red carpet alongside global stars such as Zendaya and Harry Styles, and feel the glitz and glamour of a true A-lister.
Strike a pose! Don’t forget to take a photo with Rembrandt! If you share it on Instagram with #rembrandtsmasterclass and @museumrembrandthuis, you could win a Brush Cuddly Toy every month!
Professor Rembrandt Rembrandt is one of the greatest artists ever. How did he become so good? The exhibition Rembrandts Masterclass focuses on Rembrandt’s craftsmanship, his technique and his tactics. Discover his best tips and tricks. Whatever kind of creator you are, there are five Masterclasses: Looking, Technique, Emotion, Experimenting and Selling. Read more about Rembrandt’s Masterclass here.
During the summer holidays, there is plenty to do at Rembrandt’s home! Draw, etch, or go on a multimedia tour with Rembrandt’s dog, Kwast. And paint and etch at Rembrandt’s home!
This summer, you can see over 50 prints and 2 paintings by Rembrandt in the artist’s own home. In the exhibition Rembrandt & Life, you can see a whole life unfold before your eyes, from cradle to grave. Every stage of life held something of interest for Rembrandt. He had a particularly keen eye for the wonder of the ordinary. From the clenched fists of a crying baby and the mischievous glances of young lovers to the beauty of a wrinkled face.
Try it yourself: Drawing like Rembrandt
In our drawing studio (on the third floor of the exhibition wing), you can create your own artwork. Take inspiration from one of Rembrandt’s prints in the exhibition: which stage of life will you capture on paper? Drawing tables, art supplies and simple instructions are all provided.
This activity is free, always available and suitable for everyone aged 6 and over.
Etching like Rembrandt
Follow in Rembrandt’s footsteps during the workshop ‘Etching at Rembrandt’s Home’. Give your own twist to an etching from this exhibtion by experimenting with the drypoint technique! You print two prints on a large etching press, which you can take home with you afterwards.
Age: ages 6 and up Language: Dutch and English Dates: 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 July & 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 August Workshop duration: 1.5 hours Location: workshop space De Vierde, Museum Rembrandthuis, Jodenbreestraat 4 1011 NK Amsterdam Price: €12,50 (excl. entrance ticket to the museum), €2,50 with City Card* Tickets: click here to book your ticket
Go on an adventure with Kwast
Rembrandt was not only a very good artist, he was also a great animal lover. Animals appear in many paintings and etchings. One animal does feature remarkably often: his dog Kwast. Kwast knows all the secret nooks and crannies in the house. An ideal guide! The new multimedia tour takes you on an adventure through The Rembrandt House Museum, together with Kwast. Afterwards you will receive a little gift!
Days and times: every day during opening hours Age group: children from 6 to 12 years old, parents Free, available at the multimedia counter
Take a look in the museum shop afteryourvisit, whereyouwillfindthestuffed toy version of Kwast. That wayyouwillalso have a piece of Rembrandt at home.
How did Rembrandt make his paint and etchings?
You can join free paint- and etch-demonstrations at the museum. In Rembrandt’s atelier you can discover how he made his paint, and what items he used – from toxic lead and bright red lice, to fragrant linseed oil and even pig bladders! During the summer holiday from July 12th through August 24th, you can get to work yourself too: mix paint on the paint stone and turn it into something beautiful on a canvas. In the etching loft, you can see the step by step process of how Rembrandt made his etchings. Can you spot Kwast in one of his etchings? Everyone gets to take a print (an etching or postcard) home.
Hours: Between 10:30am and 3:30pm Reservations are not required for the multimedia tour or the demonstration
Turn your visit into a full day out in Amsterdam!
Step into Rembrandt’s world and experience Amsterdam the way he once did. Add a city walk or Rembrandt cruise to your itinerary.
Walk with Rembrandt Wander through the historic streets where Rembrandt lived and worked. Discover hidden spots, personal stories, and iconic locations that shaped his life. Click here for the free walking tour.
Cruise with Rembrandt See the city from the water, just like in the 17th century. This atmospheric canal cruise takes you past locations connected to Rembrandt’s life and his contemporaries. Book the Rembrandt cruise here.
Have you always wanted to know what Rembrandt’s favorite places in Amsterdam were? You can now literally follow in his footsteps. We have developed two walking tours that take you past the places in Amsterdam that were most important to Rembrandt.
Together with Mastercard, we have developed a virtual walking tour where you can explore the city with Rembrandt. Discover where Rembrandt bought the curiosities for his art chamber, where his patrons lived, where Amsterdam’s painters’ guild was located and where Rembrandt is buried. For this free virtual walk, you don’t need anything except a smartphone (and perhaps a pair of comfortable shoes…). You can view the walk from home, or follow the route while walking through Amsterdam.
Step aboard and cruise through the canals where Rembrandt lived and worked. After a historical 60-minute canal cruise through Rembrandt’s Amsterdam, you disembark at the Rembrandt House Museum. There, you will explore the 17th-century home of the famous painter, complete with his etchings, sketches, and an extensive collection of art objects.
Rembrandtplein has gained another eye-catcher: a tall silver sculpture by artist Ronald A. Westerhuis (1971). For the next two years, the sculpture Waterlife (2018) will stand directly opposite the famous statue of Rembrandt by Louis Royer (1840). An encounter between an old master and a new one.
Westerhuis’ sculpture is like a mirror. Looking over your shoulder, the most famous Dutch artist watches you: Rembrandt (1606-1669). He often looked at himself in a mirror when working on his self-portraits in his studio. In Westerhuis’ sculpture, you see more than just Rembrandt’s reflection. Westerhuis includes the entire square. An invitation to also be mindful of the world around you.
Discover Rembrandt’s Amsterdam by boat with Flagship
Enjoy a 1-hour open boat tour through Amsterdam’s canals and visit the Rembrandt House Museum. Save £5 with the combination ticket! Admire Amsterdam from the water and step into the world of one of the city’s most famous artists.
Culturele Wallen is a collective that unites art and culture in Amsterdam’s Old Town and gives it a new stage. By making the offerings more visible, joining forces and entering into innovative collaborations, the neighbourhood regains its cultural identity. And Amsterdammers will also enjoy coming back to the creative heart of our city.
Huis De Pinto, Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer Op Solder, the Oude Kerk, Frascati, Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond, Museum Rembrandthuis and W139 are part of the collective.
The Nieuwmarkt neighborhood is a neighborhood full of hidden stories and unique experiences. Via Nieuwmarktbuurt.amsterdam you will discover a side of the neighborhood that you have not seen before. Be inspired by the creativity, artistry and liveliness of this special part of Amsterdam.
Here you will meet the authentic residents, explore the artistic corners and get to know the special entrepreneurs who bring the neighborhood to life. In the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood you are always surprised and inspired.
Rembrandt and his pupils made their own paints. But which pigments and oils did they use to do so? In the museum you can find out more about Rembrandt’s process of making paint in Rembrandt’s studio every other day between 11.00 and 15.00 hours. You can also learn more about Rembrandt’s etching techniques in our new etching loft. It’s like looking over the artist’s shoulder. Rembrandt made around 300 etchings and dry needles. Each one is a true work of art. He printed them in editions of ten to several dozen. He experimented with different techniques and with different types of paper. The etchings were much less expensive than the paintings and must have sold well. Our museum teachers will tell you about this technique in an interactive way every day.
This summer, you can see over 50 prints and 2 paintings by Rembrandt in the artist’s own home. In the exhibition Rembrandt & Life, you can see a whole life unfold before your eyes, from cradle to grave. Every stage of life held something of interest for Rembrandt.
Follow in Rembrandt’s footsteps during the workshop ‘Etching at Rembrandt’s Home’. Give your own twist to an etching from this exhibtion by experimenting with the drypoint technique! You print two prints on a large etching press, which you can take home with you afterwards.
Age: ages 6 and up Language: Dutch and English Dates: 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 July & 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 August Workshop duration: 1.5 hours Location: workshop space De Vierde, Museum Rembrandthuis, Jodenbreestraat 4 1011 NK Amsterdam Price: €12,50 (excl. entrance ticket to the museum), €2,50 with City Card* Tickets: click here to book your ticket
With a City Card, you not only get a discount on the workshop Etching at Rembrandt’s Home, but you also receive the beautiful booklet Rembrandt & Life as a gift. All the prints and stories from the exhibition are compiled in this colorful publication. You can pick up the booklet for free at the museum shop (upon presentation of your workshop ticket). This promotion and the publication Rembrandt & Life were made possible thanks to the Zadelhoff Cultuurfonds.
Culturele Wallen
Nieuwmarktbuurt
