Rembrandt House Museum

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Rembrandt House Museum is a house in the Jodenbreestraat, where Rembrandt lived and painted for a number of years. A few years ago the house was thoroughly reconstructed on the inside to show how the house would have looked in Rembrandt's days. Adjoining (and linked to) the house is a modern building where work of Rembrandt is on display, mainly etchings and also a part of his collection of objects from all over the world.

Rembrandt purchased the house in 1639 and lived there until he went bankrupt in 1656, when all his belongings went on auction. The auction list enabled the reconstructions of all his belongings which are also on display in the house.

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Founded: 1911
Category: Museums in Netherlands

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I H (2 months ago)
You learn many personal perspectives of Rembrandt and the home is interesting to walk through. I think I would have enjoyed having an option to just explore and not be so glued to the headset. I would have liked more information available physically.
Kirk Holz (2 months ago)
I brought my child here in June 2022 and it was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed going through all the areas of the house and the exhibits they had. My child also found many nice toys at the gift shop afterward
Dobrawa Róg (2 months ago)
Each room tells a story of his life, with a fascinating blend of exhibitions and videos that demonstrate, for example, how he made his paints. It’s a great way to get to know the artist, not just through his works, but through his living space, which adds a unique perspective. I didn’t need to book in advance. The museum also offers facilities like a cloakroom, shop, and clean toilets, making the visit convenient and enjoyable.
Enzo Pires (2 months ago)
You really feel the history about the house that Rembrandt once owned. His art works, etchings and energy can still be felt here and you can take your time with an audio version of the tour to really capture the magic behind how he was inspired to paint as well as his family history! Definitely recommend it for any art lovers!
Laura CC (3 months ago)
It is a lovely museum. Very well preserved with a lot of information about his life and work. It is not overcrowded, which I appreciate. Recommended visit. They give you a free audio guide, you can choose from many languages.
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