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Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum

Tours - Collection - Tickets

955 ratings
105 reviews
📚 Education
✈️ Travel
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 13, 2013
  • September 22, 2025

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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
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About

Explore a vast art collection with multimedia tours, interactive maps, and personalized route planning. Discover hidden details through audio clips and expert commentary. Purchase tickets and receive discounts directly within the app.

✓Multimedia tours with audio and animation
✓Interactive floor plans and directions
✓Customizable route creation
✓Artwork search functionality
✓In-app ticket purchasing
✓Gift shop discounts
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Rijksmuseum. Based on 955 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Free alternative to paid audio guides
  • 🎯Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🗺️Excellent wayfinding and GPS navigation
  • 🎧High-quality audio narration and descriptions
  • 📱Multiple tour options (highlights, themed, family tours)
  • 🌍Available in multiple languages
  • ⭐Celebrity narration (Stephen Fry mentioned)
  • 🎨Comprehensive artwork coverage with detailed explanations
  • 🔧Well-designed and thoughtfully executed
  • 💾Works seamlessly with museum WiFi
  • 🎬Interactive multimedia content
  • 📍Location-based features work effectively

Negative things

  • 🔋High battery consumption during use
  • 🗺️Navigation and mapping can be confusing
  • 📍Location detection sometimes inaccurate
  • 🔍Difficult to search for specific artists or paintings
  • ⚠️Requires constant WiFi connection
  • 💰Hidden pricing on ticket purchases (not clearly displayed)
  • 🔄App sometimes restarts when switching between apps
  • 📊Content coverage incomplete (missing some artists/works)
  • 🎯Tour routes sometimes illogical or circular
  • 🔊Odd whisper sounds at beginning/end of audio clips
  • 📱Limited landscape orientation support
  • ⚙️Steep learning curve for some users
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What's New in Rijksmuseum

3.9.0

September 22, 2025

This version includes many under-the-hood improvements to ensure your museum visit runs smoothly!

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Self guided high-light tour

This tour is fantastic. Very easy to follow and a chance to see some spectacular works of art. The information provided is so educational.
MlmmmmMlmmmm

Best Museums App

I’m impressed with how useful this app is. I went to this massive place by myself and enjoyed a self guided tour.
Ruled by noneRuled by none

Out of the old a modern marvel has metamorphosed

What a beautifully maintained museum. The extension is thoughtfully done & allows visitors to enjoy all that is on show. The app is a great addition.
Weather DorsetWeather Dorset

Extraordinary

What a spectacular museum. Beautifully restored, exceptional art, and so well organized and thoughtfully done. Plus the app is excellent.
JeffreyDoverJeffreyDover

Highly recommend

Highly recommend downloading this app before your visit. The highlights tour is great. Be sure to bring your headphones
Sarah_SqSarah_Sq
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App freezes on splash/loading screen

Bug

Audio not working (volume/sound issues)

Bug

GPS/location detection inaccurate or confused between floors

Bug

Tours fail to load even with WiFi connection

Bug

App crashes when switching between applications

Bug

Extremely slow loading times for audio commentary

Bug

App won't open on certain iOS versions

Bug

Facebook login not supported

Bug

App hangs indefinitely on startup

Bug

Audio cuts off when phone is locked

Bug

Inconsistent performance with location services

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Requested Features

10 requests

Russian language support

Feature

Better artist search functionality

Feature

More detailed information on individual artworks

Feature

Deeper art history and technique explanations

Feature

Landscape mode support

Feature

Improved room labeling on maps

Feature

Facebook login option

Feature

Ticket validity duration information

Feature

More comprehensive artwork catalog

Feature

Better integration with Apple's media controls

Feature

FAQ

What does the Rijksmuseum app do?

The app provides multimedia tours, interactive floor plans, and personalized route planning to help you navigate and discover the museum's collection. It also allows for in-app ticket purchases and offers discounts.

How can I use the app to plan my visit?

You can follow pre-designed routes or create your own by selecting artworks or categories of interest. The app will then generate an ideal route and guide you from one artwork to the next.

Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. While the app is free, you will need to purchase museum tickets separately, although these can be bought conveniently through the app.

Do I need headphones to use the app?

It is highly recommended to bring your own headphones to fully enjoy the audio content of the multimedia tours. Headsets are also available for purchase at the museum for €1.50.

What are the benefits of using the app in the museum?

The app enhances your museum experience by offering in-depth information through audio clips and animations, providing easy navigation with interactive maps, and allowing you to create a personalized visit based on your interests. You can also get a 10% discount in the gift shop by showing the app.