Rembrandt House Museum Tickets Amsterdam

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Duration1.5 hours
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Meeting pointThe Rembrandt House Museum entrance at Jodenbreestraat 4

Rembrandt House Museum Tickets Amsterdam

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Overview

This ticket opens the Rembrandt House Museum on Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam, the house where Rembrandt lived and worked for almost twenty years. You walk through the restored rooms, see the studio where he painted, view a large collection of his etchings and watch etching demonstrations, guided by a multimedia tour that is included in the option. It suits art lovers, families and anyone who wants to understand the man behind The Night Watch. It is an independent visit, and the house is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Highlights

Rembrandt's own house, where he lived and worked from 1639 to 1658
His restored studio, with the tools and pigments of a seventeenth-century painter
A near-complete collection of his etchings and works by his pupils and contemporaries
Live painting and etching demonstrations that show how he made his art
Multimedia tour included in the option, with a special version for families
Temporary exhibitions in the modern wing

Full Description

The Rembrandt House on Jodenbreestraat

The house at Jodenbreestraat 4 was built in 1606 and bought by Rembrandt in 1639, when he was already a famous painter. He lived here until 1658, when financial problems forced him to sell. The house was later turned into a museum, and its rooms were restored to look as they did in his day, using an inventory made at the time of his bankruptcy.

If you are asking how to get to the Rembrandt House Museum, take the metro to Waterlooplein or tram 14 to the same stop, and walk a couple of minutes. It sits in the old Jewish quarter, close to the Zuiderkerk and the Nieuwmarkt, and is easy to combine with a stroll along the canals.

The studio and the rooms where Rembrandt worked

Walking through the house you see the entrance hall where he received clients, the living room, the art room where he stored his collection of curiosities and the large studio on the upper floor with tall windows. It is one of the few places where you can stand in the light he used to paint.

The multimedia tour explains each room and tells stories about the household, including his wife Saskia, his son Titus and the pupils who worked beside him. If you are wondering how long to spend, allow around an hour and a half, more if you want to see the demonstrations.

Etchings, demonstrations and the master's technique

Rembrandt was one of the great printmakers, and the museum holds a nearly complete collection of his etchings. You see how he used a needle on a copper plate, and the daily etching and painting demonstrations show how the marks became an image.

Watching a demonstrator prepare pigments or print an etching is the closest you can get to looking over the master's shoulder. Ask for the time of the next demonstration when you arrive so you can plan your visit around it, and stand close enough to see the fine lines appear on the paper.

Planning your visit: families, exhibitions and access

There is a special multimedia tour for families with children, featuring Rembrandt's little dog Kwast and a treasure hunt. Temporary exhibitions in the modern wing show works by Rembrandt and by artists he inspired, and they are included in your entry.

The house has steep, narrow staircases, so it is not suitable for people with limited mobility or for wheelchair users. Your option includes the museum entry and the multimedia tour in English. Opening hours can change; check your date in the booking panel, and allow a little extra time if you want to see every room without hurrying.

Itinerary

Arrive at the museumGo to the entrance on Jodenbreestraat and collect your multimedia tour with your voucher.
Entrance hall and living roomsSee the rooms where Rembrandt received clients and lived with his family, about 20 minutes.
The art roomLook at the cabinet of curiosities that inspired his paintings, about 15 minutes.
The studioStand in the studio where he painted and hear about his pupils, about 20 minutes.
Etching and painting demonstrationWatch a live demonstration of his techniques, about 20 minutes.
Etchings and temporary exhibitionFinish in the modern wing with prints and exhibitions, about 30 minutes.

What's included

Rembrandt House Museum entry
New multimedia tour
Audio guide in English and several other languages

Not included

Guided tour with a live guide
Food and drinks
Transport

Is this right for you?

Great for

Families with children — a child price for ages 6–17
History and culture lovers
A short visit — about 1.5 hours
Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.7/5 by past travellers

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments, because of steep stairs
Wheelchair users
Visitors who want a live guide; the tour is a multimedia guide

Meeting point

The meeting point is the Rembrandt House Museum at Jodenbreestraat 4 in Amsterdam. Show your voucher at the desk to enter and collect your multimedia tour. There is no hotel pickup. The nearest stops are Waterlooplein for the metro and tram 14, and Nieuwmarkt, both a few minutes on foot.