2019: The Year of Rembrandt

The Rijksmuseum marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death in 2019 with ‘Year of Rembrandt’. An extraordinary year full with exhibitions and special events celebrating the work of one of the world’s greatest artists.

Rembrandt-Velázquez: Dutch & Spanish Masters

Rembrandt-Velázquez: Dutch & Spanish Masters

Until January 19 2020

Rembrandt-Velázquez: Dutch & Spanish Masters will present an outstanding selection of paintings by Dutch and Spanish masters of the 17th century, including for the first time some of the greatest pieces by Rembrandt van Rijn, Diego Velázquez, Frans Hals, Bartolomé Murillo, Johannes Vermeer and Francisco Zurbarán.

Operation Night Watch

Operation Night Watch

From July 2019

In July 2019 the Rijksmuseum launched the largest research and restoration project ever for 'The Night Watch'. This is happening live in the museum and you can be part of it.

Rembrandt tours in Amsterdam

Rembrandt tours in Amsterdam

Walk through the city of Amsterdam along the places where Rembrandt lived and worked and places that inspired him.

Rembrandt & the Dutch Golden Age

Rembrandt & the Dutch Golden Age

In 2019 the Netherlands will be dominated by Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age.

About Rembrandt

About Rembrandt

Who was Rembrandt and what made him so special?