The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam stands as a cultural beacon, drawing art lovers and history aficionados from around the globe. With its vast collection of masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, it’s essential that everyone can enjoy this incredible space. The Rijksmuseum is committed to making art accessible to all, ensuring that every visitor can fully experience its offerings. Here’s an in-depth look at the various accessibility features available at the Rijksmuseum.
Rijkmuseum Accessibility Info:
- Address: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam.
- Opening hours: every day from 9 to 17.
- Tickets: adults: € 22,50; children up to 18 years: free.
- Parking: parking spaces for the disabled on the streets near the museum (2 in Johannes Vermeerstraat and 4 Jan Luijkenstraat) or at the Q-Park MuseumPlein car park (2).
- Accompanying persons: free entry for any accompanying persons.
- Entrance: the museum has 2 entrance and they are located in The Passage, the arcade under the building. The accessible one, with a lift, is located on the left side when arriving from Museumplein.
- Exhibition rooms: accessible to wheelchair users.
- Rental: possibility of renting wheelchairs, guide rods, rollators or folding chairs (contact in advance).
- Lifts: suitable for wheelchair transport.
- Loop system: a loop system has been installed in the museum auditorium.
- Sign language: sign language tours are offered (English and Dutch).
- Visual disabilities: guided programs for people with visual disabilities.
- Toilets: accessible toilets with support handles.
- Guide dogs: accepted if they wear a suitable harness.
- Autism: the museum offers a preparatory document, downloadable here.
- Cafeteria: present.
- Scooters for mobility: they are accepted, preferably in the less crowded hours.
- Low stimulation openings: If you’re easily overstimulated due to autism, brain injury, tinnitus, burnout, or illness, visiting a museum can be overwhelming. That’s why we host low-stimulus evening openings. What to Expect:
– Hours: Open from 6-9 p.m.
– Environment: Dimmed lighting in the atrium, fewer visitors, and no children.
– Amenities: Quiet seating areas and stools available for use.
– Audio Tour: Free audio tour via the Rijksmuseum app.
– Exhibitions: Access to a temporary exhibition or part of the permanent collection, which varies by date. Guided tours are available during the evening for groups of up to 4 people. Book through the ‘Book your visit’ button. Note that guided tours are not offered on exhibition evenings due to acoustics in the Philips Wing. - Accessibility without limits: Rijksmuseum has published an overview about its accessibility. Read here about their features.
- Tips for a quieter visit and preparation: on the website of Rijksmuseum you can find a complete guide on how to prepare your visit. There are concrete example on the buildings and on the staff working in the building. Have a look on their page about the preparation.
