Museum garden

The museum garden at Rijksmuseum is a structured green space with geometric hedges, seasonal flower beds, and decorative fountains arranged throughout. The grounds spread across multiple levels with paved paths and stone sculptures positioned at various points.

The garden was designed in 1901 as part of Pierre Cuypers' plan to connect nature with the museum's architecture. The layout follows traditional Dutch patterns that were popular during that era.

The gardens show different styles of garden design from various periods that you can discover while walking through. You notice how visitors move through the spaces and pause at artworks placed between the hedges and flower beds.

The garden is accessible to visitors during daytime hours and can be reached from several entrances around the museum building. The paved paths are easy to walk on, and there are spots to sit and rest.

The garden contains historical pavilions dating from the early 1700s that feature ornately carved stone figures. These older structures are often overlooked by visitors today, even though they add their own character to the green surroundings.

Location: Amsterdam

Part of: Rijksmuseum

Address: Stadhouderskade bij 42 te Amsterdam

GPS coordinates: 52.35986,4.88500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42