Amsterdam: Rembrandt House Museum Entrance Ticket
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History
Purchased by Rembrandt in 1639 at the height of his fame, this grand Jodenbreestraat house served as home, studio, and gallery until his 1658 bankruptcy forced its sale. Fully restored in 1911 using a 17th-century inventory, the museum recreates Rembrandt’s world—pigment grinding tables, curiosity cabinets, and pupil-filled attic.
Recent expansions added five new spaces: an epilogue room on his later years, an etching attic, and three exhibition galleries. Since 1906, it has housed nearly all 260 of Rembrandt’s etchings, plus works by pupils like van Hoogstraten and Lievens.
Highlights
- Walk through Rembrandt’s authentic 1639 home and studio
- View 260+ original etchings—nearly his complete graphic oeuvre
- Watch daily live demonstrations of 17th-century paint-making and etching
- Experience the new multimedia tour tracing his rise and fall
- Discover pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten’s illusionist tricks (through May 2025)
- See art by Rembrandt’s teachers, contemporaries, and those he inspired
Full Description
Step into the Rembrandt House Museum on Jodenbreestraat, where the master lived from 1639 to 1658. Restored to its Golden Age glory, the house breathes life: enter the grand salon where patrons once commissioned portraits, climb narrow stairs to the attic studio buzzing with pupils, and peek into the kitchen where Saskia cooked.
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The new multimedia tour (tablet-based, 7 languages) follows Rembrandt’s journey—from celebrity artist to bankrupt genius—using animations, soundscapes, and 360° reconstructions. In the studio, watch artists grind pigments with linseed oil or pull fresh etchings in the attic. The collection boasts 260 etchings, from tiny biblical scenes to large-scale Hundred Guilder Print.
Until May 2025, De Illusionist showcases pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten’s perspective boxes and trompe-l’œil masterpieces—try creating your own optical trick. Compact yet immersive, it’s a rare chance to stand where Rembrandt stood, brush in hand.
Why Choose This Attraction?
This is Rembrandt unfiltered—his actual home, not a gallery. The live demos turn technique into theater, the multimedia tour makes 400-year-old drama feel immediate, and the etching collection is unmatched.
Smaller and quieter than the Rijksmuseum, it offers intimate access to genius: touch the same banister, smell the same pigments. Perfect for art lovers craving context over crowds.
What’s Included
- Entry to Rembrandt House Museum
- New multimedia tour (tablet, 7 languages)
- Access to all permanent rooms and 5 new spaces
- Live daily demonstrations (paint-making, etching)
- Entry to temporary exhibition (De Illusionist until May 4, 2025)
- Works by Rembrandt’s circle and successors
- Free Wi-Fi and cloakroom
- Wheelchair lift to all floors (narrow stairs optional)
Pricing
From $22 per person
Meeting Point
Rembrandt House Museum, Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands. Enter via the courtyard door.
How to Get There
- By Metro: Waterlooplein (Lines 51, 53, 54) – 2-min walk
- By Tram: Lines 9, 14 to Waterlooplein (1-min walk)
- By Bike: 10 min from Centraal; racks on Jodenbreestraat
- By Foot: 15 min from Dam Square via Nieuwmarkt
- By Bus: Line 22 or N87 to Mr. Visserplein (3-min walk)
Good to Know
What to Bring
- Headphones (for multimedia tour audio)
- Comfortable shoes (steep 17th-century stairs)
- Light jacket (cool historic rooms)
- Sketchbook (inspired by the masters)
Know Before You Go
- Open daily 10 AM–6 PM (closed Dec 25, Jan 1)
- Demos at 11 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM (etching); 12 PM, 3 PM (paint)
- Last entry 5:30 PM; plan 1.5–2 hours
- Photography allowed (no flash)
- Nearby Jewish Museum and Portuguese Synagogue for a cultural loop
Reviews
- Audio tour was excellent. Loved the live etching demo—felt like time travel.
- Incredible experience. The multimedia guide and house layout were fantastic.
- Great audio tour. The new exhibition spaces and upcoming additions will be amazing.
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FAQ's
What is the new multimedia tour, and how does it work?
The tablet-based tour (included) uses animations, 17th-century soundscapes, and 360° reconstructions to follow Rembrandt’s life across 10 stops. In English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, or Russian, it lasts 45–60 minutes. Tap for deeper dives into etchings or pupil rivalries. Headphones enhance immersion amid demos. No app download—just pick up at entry. It turns static rooms into living history: hear patrons haggle in the salon or pupils grind lapis lazuli.
What happens in the live etching and paint-making demonstrations?
Daily demos recreate Rembrandt’s exact methods. In the studio (11 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM), watch artists mix pigments—vermilion from mercury, smalt from cobalt glass—using muller stones and linseed oil, just as listed in his 1658 inventory. In the new etching attic (12 PM, 3 PM), see copper plates bitten with acid, inked, and pulled on a 19th-century press (Rembrandt used a similar one). Demos last 15–20 minutes; ask questions. You’ll leave understanding why his Hundred Guilder Print took months, not hours.
Who is Samuel van Hoogstraten, and what’s in the current exhibition?
Van Hoogstraten (1627–1678), Rembrandt’s star pupil, mastered illusionism—think 3D peepshows in wooden boxes. De Illusionist (Feb 1–May 4, 2025) displays his perspective boxes, trompe-l’œil still lifes, and self-portraits that “float” off canvas. Interactive stations let you build your own optical trick or decode his hidden messages. His 1678 treatise Inleyding tot de Hooge Schoole der Schilderkonst influenced generations. The show reintroduces a forgotten innovator—perfect for fans of mind-bending art.
Is the house wheelchair accessible, and are there facilities for kids?
Yes—via a discreet side lift to all floors (staff assist). Narrow historic stairs are optional. Strollers fit in most rooms; baby changing in the courtyard. Kids love the demos (etching ink smells like vinegar!) and a junior multimedia tour (English/Dutch, 30 min) with games like “spot the pupil’s mistake.” A free activity sheet hunts for hidden animals in etchings. The courtyard café serves stroopwafels and hot chocolate. Ideal for ages 6+.
Can I see Rembrandt’s paintings, or only etchings?
No original paintings—Rembrandt sold most before bankruptcy. But the museum holds 260 of his 290 known etchings, including masterpieces like The Shell, The Three Trees, and Ecce Homo. These are rotated for preservation, displayed in climate-controlled cases. You’ll also see works by his teacher Lastman, rival Lievens, and pupils like Flinck. The house itself is the star: stand where The Night Watch was sketched or The Anatomy Lesson planned. For paintings, pair with the Rijksmuseum (15-min walk).
