Book an independent visit to the Rijksmuseum or combine museum admission with a canal cruise. Choose your museum starting time and check the inclusions of the selected offer before paying.
This page compares admission tickets and ticket combinations. For a visit led by a human guide, use our separate Rijksmuseum guided-tours guide.
Rijksmuseum admission and canal-cruise combinations
Compare general admission with museum-and-cruise combinations. These offers provide an independent museum visit; an audio guide is included only when the selected product explicitly lists it.
Rijksmuseum: General Admission Ticket
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Ticket and Canal Cruise with Audio Guide
Rijksmuseum: Entry ticket + Canal Cruise
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Which Rijksmuseum ticket should you choose?
Choose admission alone or a combination, then check the museum time slot, cruise boarding point and booking conditions. A cruise can have a separate meeting place and departure time.
Compare Rijksmuseum booking options
The four offers below compare general admission with combinations that include Rijksmuseum entry and a canal cruise. Check the audio-guide language, cruise duration and voucher instructions for the option you select.
Rijksmuseum ticket prices
Admission offers shown here start from €27. Museum-and-cruise packages cost more because they add a separate boat trip. Prices depend on the selected date and product; check the final total and inclusions before booking.
| Ticket or package | From price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum: General Admission Ticket | From €27 | |
| Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Ticket and Canal Cruise with Audio Guide | From €39 | |
| Rijksmuseum: Entry ticket + Canal Cruise | From €42.50 | |
| Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and Canal Cruise with optional Snackbox | From €43 |
Rijksmuseum opening hours
Daily opening hours
09:00–17:00
Entry planning
Reserve a starting time before visiting
Public holidays
Open daily, including public holidays
Choose a Rijksmuseum booking option
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Do I need to reserve a starting time?
Reserve a museum starting time before visiting, including when you qualify for free admission. A combination ticket can have separate cruise instructions.
Is a guided tour included with every ticket?
No. Admission and guided tours are separate booking types. Choose a product that explicitly lists a guide if you want an organised introduction to the collection.
Should I choose admission alone or a museum-and-cruise ticket?
Admission alone covers an independent museum visit. A museum-and-cruise ticket adds a boat trip; compare the operator, boarding point, audio guide and booking conditions before choosing.
Can I buy tickets on arrival?
On-site tickets depend on availability. Booking ahead is the more practical choice when you have a specific day or time in mind.
How much time should I allow for my visit?
Allow around two to three hours for an independent museum visit. Add the advertised cruise duration, boarding time and travel between the museum and the boat departure point for a combination.
Do children need their own booking?
Visitors aged 18 and under receive free museum admission but still need a starting-time reservation. A cruise has separate age bands and fares; check the child option of the package you select.
Where does the canal cruise depart?
Use the boarding point on the selected cruise voucher. It can be elsewhere in Amsterdam, so allow travel time from the museum and do not assume the boat leaves from the museum entrance.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation and rescheduling depend on the selected offer. Read the conditions for both parts of a combination before paying; a museum ticket and cruise may have different rules.
Is an audio guide included?
An audio guide is included only if the selected offer lists it. The museum also offers audio content through its app; check device and language arrangements before your visit.
Explore the Rijksmuseum before you visit
Read our Rijksmuseum guide for collection highlights, architecture and practical visit tips. Prefer an expert introduction? See our Rijksmuseum guided tours page to compare the experiences.
