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Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the Dutch national museum on Amsterdam's Museumplein, famous for Rembrandt's The Night Watch and its collection of Dutch Golden Age art.
About Rijksmuseum
- Home to Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Vermeer works, and Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.
- Entry includes security screening, so allow time at peak periods.
- The free cloakroom lockers take coats and small bags only, not suitcases.
- On the Museumplein beside the Van Gogh Museum and near Vondelpark.
- Storage shops nearby hold luggage so you can visit hands-free.
The Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands' national museum on the Museumplein, home to Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Vermeer masterpieces, and centuries of Dutch art and history in a grand restored building. Entry involves security screening, and while there are free cloakroom lockers, they only accept coats and small bags; large suitcases and oversized luggage are not allowed inside. Visitors arriving from Amsterdam Centraal or between hotels therefore cannot bring cases with them. Storage partners around the Museumplein, Leidseplein, and the surrounding canals sit a few minutes' walk away. Dropping luggage first speeds the security check and lets travelers spend unhurried hours with the collection, then walk on to the nearby Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark, or the canal belt without dragging bags behind them.
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- 📍 DistanceSteps from the entrance
- 🧳 Bag ruleLarge bags and suitcases are not allowed inside; the free cloakroom and lockers take coats and small items only, not travel luggage, and security screens all bags.
- ⚡ BookingOnline, instant
How to get there
From the main entrance under the passage, walk 3–5 minutes to storage partners around the Museumplein and Leidseplein.
Bag policy
Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside; the free cloakroom and lockers take coats and small items only, not travel luggage, and security screens all bags.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a suitcase into the Rijksmuseum?
No. Large suitcases and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the Rijksmuseum, and the free cloakroom lockers only take coats and small bags. Leave anything bulky at a nearby luggage-storage shop before you visit. This also speeds up the entrance security check.
Where can I store luggage near the Rijksmuseum?
Storage partners sit a few minutes' walk away around the Museumplein and Leidseplein. They accept full-size suitcases for the day, which is handy if you are between hotels or arriving early. Book online to secure space during busy periods.
Does the Rijksmuseum have lockers for luggage?
The museum provides free cloakroom lockers for coats and small items, but they are not sized for suitcases or travel luggage. If you are carrying cases, use a nearby storage service so you can explore the galleries and the wider Museumplein unencumbered.