Rijks Stories

In addition to a rich collection of objects, the Rijksmuseum also has a rich collection of stories about the objects and the museum itself. Follow the Rijks Stories here.

10 things about...

10 things about...

What are the 10 essential things you need to know about the Night Watch? Who are the 10 most influential women in Dutch history? Or what are the 10 things you should know about Rembrandt?

The Rembrandt Course

The Rembrandt Course

How to draw like Rembrandt, paint a self portrait or draw emotion like the great master himself? Watch and learn with our Rijksmuseum tutorials.

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

What happens when the doors are closed and the visitors have gone home? That’s what you can see in the series ‘Behind the Scenes at the Rijksmuseum’.

Keys to the Rijks

Keys to the Rijks

In each episode a different Dutch celebrity is handed the keys to the museum after closing time. Accompanied by an expert from the museum, they and the viewers discover the most fascinating stories.

Jane's Addiction

Jane's Addiction

Let Jane Turner, Head of the Print Room, tell you all about the stories and fun facts of her favorite prints and drawings at the Rijksmuseum.

Is This Art?

Is This Art?

A series of video's where we take a closer look at pop culture and try to answer the age old question: Is this art?

Rijksmuseum tutorials

Rijksmuseum tutorials

How to create a Romantic painting, a still life or a Vermeer painting? Watch and learn with our Rijksmuseum tutorials - Art Through Centuries.