RijksmuseumvsStedelijk Museum Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam are both endorsed by writers. On balance, The Rijksmuseum ranks significantly higher than Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum ranks #2 in Amsterdam with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Let's Go.
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Fodor's "The Netherlands' greatest museum, the famed Rijksmuseum is home to Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's The Milk Maid, and a near infinite selection of world-famous masterpieces." Full review
Concierge "The vast neoclassical brick castle of the Rijksmuseum—is set in gardens leading to Museumplein and onward to the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw."
Frommer's "Most of it is closed, but key paintings and other works from the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age can be viewed in the museum's Philips Wing." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Netherlands' premier art trove, splashing Rembrandts, Vermeers and 7500 other masterpieces over 1.5km of galleries." Full review
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Other must-sees are the Delftware (blue-and-white pottery), intricately detailed dolls' houses and brand-new Asian Pavilion.
Travel + Leisure "One of Europe’s great art museums, the red-brick, neo-Gothic national art museum devotes 14 rooms to more than 400 Dutch masterpieces." Full review
Time Out "Designed by PJH Cuypers and opened in 1885, the Rijksmuseum holds the country's largest collection of art and artefacts, including 40 Rembrandts and four Vermeers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An unparalleled journey through 800 years of Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present day." Full review
Let's Go "The heart of the museum is the second-floor gallery of art from the Dutch Golden Age." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Famed for its 17C paintings, the museum also has other magnificent collections." Full review
goop "The Rijksmuseum is the Louvre of the Netherlands—meaning you won’t see it all in one go, and it’s worth returning to again and again." Full review
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Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Fodor's "Amsterdam's celebrated treasurehouse of modern art, the Stedelijk finally reopened (in September 2012) following a massive refurbishment of this wedding-cake Neo-Renaissance structure." Full review
Concierge "To our surprise, it's a great backdrop for the Stedelijk's temporary exhibits and permanent collection from Dutch Stijl through the Cobra movement."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built in 1895 to a neo-Renaissance design by AM Weissman, the Stedelijk Museum is the permanent home of the National Museum of Modern Art." Full review
Time Out "The Stedelijk Museum, with its incredibe bath-shaped extension, is Amsterdam's go-to institution for modern and contemporary art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let's start with the wide-angle view: what can we expect from this place?After a stylish renovation in 2012, the original 19th-century museum added a brilliantly odd extension—known by..." Full review
Afar Magazine "The modern art gallery’s controversial new wing (the exterior looks like a giant bathtub) houses a restaurant, a gift store, and expanded exhibition spaces." Full review
Let's Go "There’s no telling what you’ll find at the Stedelijk Museum’s project space, but it seems to usually be some kind of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Collections contain work from 1850 to the present day, from the classics of modern art like Manet, Picasso and Mondrian to the present day." Full review
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Not to be missed is Matisse's La Perruche et la Sirène
The Telegraph "Stylishly revamped after a long closure, the Stedelijk showcases modern and contemporary art from the huge municipal collection." Full review
Time Out "The museum is worth a visit - beautiful surroundings and contemporary art." Full review
