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Rijksmuseum vs H'ART Museum Amsterdam

Quick answer

Rijksmuseum and H'ART Museum Amsterdam are two of Amsterdam's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed. World Museum Guide compares admission, highlights, and time needed side by side — both Rijksmuseum and H'ART Museum Amsterdam have full visitor guides below.

Side by side

Rijksmuseum H'ART Museum Amsterdam
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands
Museum type Art Museum Art Museum
Admission €22.50 standard admission €25 standard admission
Free entry Under 18 always free · Museum Card (Museumkaart) holders
Time needed 2–3 hours 2 hours
Closed
Standout works The Night Watch; The Milkmaid Rotating British Museum Loans; Centre Pompidou Modern Masters
Good for Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts, First-timers Art Lovers, Architecture Enthusiasts, First-Time Visitors to Amsterdam

Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.

Choose Rijksmuseum if…

Choose Rijksmuseum for The Night Watch and The Milkmaid — admission is €22.50 standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.

Choose H'ART Museum Amsterdam if…

Choose H'ART Museum Amsterdam for Rotating British Museum Loans and Centre Pompidou Modern Masters — admission is €25 standard admission. Allow 2 hours.

Visiting both

Both are in Amsterdam. Their suggested visits (2–3 hours and 2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early.

Rijksmuseum guide → H'ART Museum Amsterdam guide →