The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the Netherlands' national museum, home to the greatest collection of Dutch art and history in the world. From Rembrandt's monumental Night Watch to Vermeer's intimate Milkmaid, every gallery tells the story of the Dutch Golden Age.
Google Street View lets you walk through the museum's stunning galleries as if you were there — without the crowds that normally pack the Gallery of Honour.
Google Street View: Walk the Galleries
🖼️ Rijksmuseum in Google Street View
Walk through every gallery of the Rijksmuseum in immersive 360°. Stand in front of The Night Watch and explore the Gallery of Honour at your own pace.
Enter the Museum →Must-See Masterpieces
- The Night Watch (Rembrandt, 1642) — The museum's crown jewel. A massive civic guard portrait full of drama and movement.
- The Milkmaid (Vermeer, c. 1660) — An intimate scene of a woman pouring milk, with Vermeer's signature luminous light.
- Self-Portrait (Rembrandt, 1661) — One of over 90 self-portraits by the Dutch master.
- The Merry Drinker (Frans Hals, 1628) — A lively portrait capturing the Dutch love of celebration.
- Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters (Hendrick Avercamp) — A charming scene of Dutch winter life.
Rijksmuseum Online Collection
Rijksstudio — Digital Collection
Browse over 700,000 digitized artworks in ultra-high resolution. Download, zoom in to see brushstrokes, and create your own collections. Completely free.
Explore Rijksstudio →💡 Pro Tip
In Rijksstudio, search for "Night Watch" and zoom in — you can see individual brushstrokes and details invisible to the naked eye. The museum photographed the painting at 717 gigapixels.
Gallery Highlights
- Gallery of Honour — The grand central hall leading to The Night Watch, lined with Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.
- Asian Pavilion — Art from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia spanning 4,000 years.
- Rijksmuseum Library — The largest public art history research library in the Netherlands, itself a work of art.
- Delftware Collection — Stunning blue-and-white pottery that defined Dutch decorative arts.
Enhance Your Virtual Visit
Recommended Gear for Virtual Travel
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Meta Quest 3S VR Headset
Walk through the Rijksmuseum galleries in immersive 3D virtual reality.
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"The Rijksmuseum: Art and History" (Book)
Comprehensive guide to the museum's collection with stunning photography.