🎨✨ Rijksmuseum Amsterdam — Dutch Masters, Vermeer & Willem de Kooning
About the event
Join us for an afternoon at the Rijksmuseum, one of the world's great museums of art and Dutch history! From masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals to fascinating temporary exhibitions, the Rijksmuseum offers an incredible journey through centuries of Dutch art and culture. On this particular day, there is something especially exciting to see: the major new Willem de Kooning at work exhibition will have opened just one day earlier! 🎨✨
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📅 Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time
2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point
Rijksmuseum Museumstraat 1 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands We will meet at the museum entrance at 2:00 PM and then enter the museum together.
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🎨 Special Exhibition: Willem de Kooning at work
9 October 2026 – 17 January 2027 This major exhibition opens on October 9, making our October 10 visit one of the first opportunities to see it! 🎉 The exhibition presents around 120 works and focuses particularly on Willem de Kooning's drawings, alongside a selection of his important paintings and sculptures. It follows his artistic development from his departure from the Netherlands to his life and career in New York, offering insight into his creative process and constant search for renewal. Two of his iconic paintings, Woman I and Woman and Bicycle, will also be displayed in the Rijksmuseum's Gallery of Honour during the exhibition period.
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👩🎨 Last Chance: Zes Vermeers
Until October 10, 2026 This is a particularly special date for Vermeer lovers! 💙 The exhibition Zes Vermeers presents six paintings by Johannes Vermeer in the Gallery of Honour. Four works from the Rijksmuseum collection are joined by: 🖼️ *The Girl with a Red Hat* 🖼️ *Young Woman at the Virginal* These two additional paintings will be on display only through October 10, making this the last day to see the complete group of six Vermeers together.
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🖼️ Other Things to See
The Rijksmuseum's permanent collection includes some of the most famous works in Dutch art, including masterpieces by: 🎨 Rembrandt 🎨 Johannes Vermeer 🎨 Frans Hals 🎨 Jan Steen 🎨 Vincent van Gogh There are also temporary and collection presentations throughout the museum. The 20th-century collection presentation is currently on view through November 9, 2026, featuring artists including Madelon Vriesendorp, Charley Toorop and Karel Appel. The print rooms are also presenting a changing selection of prints and drawings, with themes including Roman street art, social satire and Japanese fairy tales, through November 29.
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🎟️ Tickets
Adults: €25 Museumkaart: Free A start time must be reserved in advance, including for Museumkaart holders. The museum recommends booking online in advance to guarantee entry at your preferred time. Please purchase/reserve your ticket before signing up for this Meetup.
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🕘 Opening Hours
Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Our Meetup starts at 2:00 PM, so there will still be several hours to explore the museum.
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🌿 After the Museum
After exploring the museum, we can optionally have a coffee, drink or something to eat around Museumplein, depending on everyone's preference. ☕🍰🍷 Everyone is welcome to explore the museum at their own pace.
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📝 Meetup Conditions
Please only sign up if you have already purchased/reserved your museum ticket or confirmed your Museumkaart reservation. If you are no longer able to attend, please update your RSVP status. Repeated no-shows without prior notice may result in removal from the group. I
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💛 Who Is This Event For?
This Meetup is perfect for anyone who enjoys: 🎨 Art and painting 🏛️ Dutch history and culture 👩🎨 Modern and contemporary art 🖼️ Vermeer and the Dutch Masters 📸 Beautiful museum interiors and artworks 🤝 Meeting fellow art and culture lovers Come and spend an inspiring afternoon at the Rijksmuseum — with the exciting bonus of being there on the opening weekend of Willem de Kooning at work and the final day of Zes Vermeers**! 🎨✨
