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Lunch dates

One expert, one object

Let our collection inspire you. Every object has a unique story to tell, and those stories deserve to be heard. In our Lunch Dates for Friends, you’ll meet a different member of the Rijksmuseum team each week with the story of an object or project close to their heart.

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Lunch dates

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Lunch dates

We value our friends. Thanks to the support of our friends, we can do more. This is why, as a Friend, you also receive more. More inspiration, more art, more Rijksmuseum. That’s what friends are for.

  • More than 50 online interviews, lectures and tours exclusively for Friends
  • Unlimited and free access to the museum and all exhibitions, the shop and Café
  • Visit whenever want without booking a start time

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  • Unlimited and free access to the museum and all exhibitions, the shop and Café
  • Visit whenever want without booking a start time
  • Use of Friends Fast Lane and Friends Cloakroom
  • Invitations to previews, evening openings and other Friends activities
  • More than 50 online interviews, lectures and tours exclusively for Friends
  • 15% discount in the museum shop and web shop (excluding books)
  • 10% discount in the Rijksmuseum Café

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Operation Night Watch

19 min. - Katrien Keune, head of science

How art connects

21 min. - Cathelijne Denekamp, manager of accessibility and inclusion

Hallmarks on Silver project

17 min. - Ellen van Bork, metal conservator