4.5
Van Gogh lives (in the atrium)
The Rijks museum is a must for anyone interested in Dutch art and history spanning over 800 years; this was our first time visiting and it certainly didn't disappoint, in fact, we were amazed by the sheer amount and breadth of treasures on show here. Everything from Van Gogh to traditional Chinese ceramics to Medieval Religious art is here; the only thing that would have made the experience even better would be if we had had more time, I would definitely allow a few hours for your visit.
Although the path leading down towards the entrance is a bit cobbled, the entrance itself is really accessible; we were met by a friendly member of staff who helped us operate the spacious lift which took us to the main area on the ground floor. Staff also said that a quiet space was available along with a disabled toilet complete with a bench and a hoist if I need-ed them. At reception, there was an accessible map available telling visitors the most acces-sible route. I saw on the website that audio described tours of the museum are available on request too.
I really liked how the area dedicated to the Netherlands' colonial history provided an insight into the crimes committed in the name of empire and referenced this to an extent portraying some of those affected by them as survivors rather than victims.
I can't overstate how many fascinating things there are in this museum; I read that they try to give a 21st century P. O. V. on subjects that have previously not been given the attention they deserve, for example, feminist art historians give tours giving fresh perspectives on how we interpret the art displayed here. I really loved to see so many different artefacts from all the corners of the world, I love this museum's attitude to access in all senses of the word and I'd love to return next time I'm in Amsterdam
The Rijks museum is a must for anyone interested in Dutch art and history spanning over 800 years; this was our first time visiting and it certainly didn't disappoint, in fact, we were amazed by the sheer amount and breadth of treasures on show here. Everything from Van Gogh to traditional Chinese ceramics to Medieval Religious art is here; the only thing that would have made the experience even better would be if we had had more time, I would definitely allow a few hours for your visit.
Although the path leading down towards the entrance is a bit cobbled, the entrance itself is really accessible; we were met by a friendly member of staff who helped us operate the spacious lift which took us to the main area on the ground floor. Staff also said that a quiet space was available along with a disabled toilet complete with a bench and a hoist if I need-ed them. At reception, there was an accessible map available telling visitors the most acces-sible route. I saw on the website that audio described tours of the museum are available on request too.
I really liked how the area dedicated to the Netherlands' colonial history provided an insight into the crimes committed in the name of empire and referenced this to an extent portraying some of those affected by them as survivors rather than victims.
I can't overstate how many fascinating things there are in this museum; I read that they try to give a 21st century P. O. V. on subjects that have previously not been given the attention they deserve, for example, feminist art historians give tours giving fresh perspectives on how we interpret the art displayed here. I really loved to see so many different artefacts from all the corners of the world, I love this museum's attitude to access in all senses of the word and I'd love to return next time I'm in Amsterdam
