Rijksmuseum

British

/ ˈraɪxsmjuːˌzɪəm /

noun

a museum in Amsterdam housing the national art collection of the Netherlands

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Luc Besson offers his take on ‘Dracula,’ ‘The Muppet Show’ is back with a special featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses’ inspires masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The last time the portrait was out on loan was in 2023 for a less exotic trip to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

It topped a shortlist of 41 museums, including the world-renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Guggenheim in Bilbao.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

But for Taco Dibbits, the director of the Rijksmuseum, which curated the show with the Jewish Cultural Quarter, other “emotionally charged” objects help to connect the history of looting to its effect on individuals.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

He helped to found the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam; it opened in 1973, right near the Rijksmuseum and Jo’s childhood home.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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