Step into the 17th-century world of Dutch master painter Rembrandt van Rijn at the Rembrandt House Museum, situated in the center of Amsterdam on Jodenbreestraat. Occupied by Rembrandt between 1639 and 1658 as his home, studio, and art dealership, this historic building offers you a glimpse into the artist's daily life and studio practice. Redesigned using his 1656 bankruptcy inventory, the museum reveals his living room, art room, and studio space where he created famous masterpieces.
Today, the expanded museum incorporates the adjacent house, featuring a modern wing, conventional gallery spaces, and a museum shop. As you explore, you will discover works by Rembrandt—primarily from early in his career—alongside pieces by his teacher Pieter Lastman, pupils Ferdinand Bol and Govert Flinck, and various contemporary artists. The museum also owns an almost complete collection of Rembrandt's etchings, original copper plates, and two unique pots recovered from his cesspool containing quartz soil used to prepare canvases.
Frequent temporary exhibitions held in the modern wing explore themes spanning Rembrandt's era to modern interpretations, making this a rewarding cultural stop in Amsterdam.
What to see at Rembrandt House Museum
- Rembrandt's living room, art room, and studio recreated based on his 1656 bankruptcy inventory
- An almost complete collection of Rembrandt's original etchings and copper plates
- Artworks by Rembrandt, his teacher Pieter Lastman, and pupils Ferdinand Bol and Govert Flinck
- Two cesspool-recovered pots containing quartz soil used by Rembrandt to prepare canvases
- Temporary art exhibitions presented throughout the year in the modern museum wing
Visiting tips
Be sure to explore the modern museum wing to view temporary exhibitions featuring works by Rembrandt, his contemporaries, and modern artists.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Rembrandt House Museum is easy to reach on Amsterdam’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Amsterdam travel guide.
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