The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum both sit on or near Museumplein, and both are frequently booked as a same-day pairing by visitors short on time in Amsterdam.
The Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands' national museum, spanning eight centuries of Dutch art and history, including Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" and an extensive collection of Golden Age paintings — plan at least two to three hours to see the highlights.
The Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum holds the largest collection of the artist's work anywhere in the world and is organized chronologically, tracing his development as a painter — most visits run 90 minutes to two hours.
Booking tip
Both museums use timed-entry tickets that regularly sell out in peak season, so booking a specific slot for each in advance is worth doing rather than assuming same-day entry.
