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The Cuypers Library inside the Rijksmuseum, with its galleries of books and spiral stair

Itinerary · Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Art lovers’ Amsterdam in a day

Rembrandt at home and at the Rijksmuseum, then an evening of music.

One day

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  1. 9:00

    1Rijksmuseum

    Museum Quarter·Museum

    The Gallery of Honour at opening time.

  2. 12:30

    2RIJKS®

    Museum Quarter·Restaurant

    Lunch in the museum’s starred restaurant.

  3. 14:30

    3Rembrandt House Museum

    Jodenbreestraat·Museum

    The painter’s house and studio.

  4. 16:30

    4Museum H’ART

    Amstel·Museum

    An exhibition on the Amstel.

  5. 19:30

    5Nationale Opera & Ballet

    Waterlooplein·Opera and ballet

    Opera or ballet; book on its website.

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