Rijksmuseum Research Library, Art history research library in Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Rijksmuseum Research Library contains an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and reference materials focusing on Dutch and European art history.
Founded in 1885, the Rijksmuseum Research Library has grown into the largest and most comprehensive art historical library in the Netherlands.
The library maintains auction catalogs, exhibition records, and documentation that reflect centuries of Dutch and European artistic development.
Visitors need to reserve a workspace through the online system and present their confirmation email to access the library resources.
The library houses special collections in the Study Room, where researchers can examine original prints, drawings, and photographs under controlled conditions.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1885
Elevation above the sea: 3.272 m
Part of: Rijksmuseum
Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX, Amsterdam
Website: https://library.rijksmuseum.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.36000,4.88522
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:17
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