The Cuypers Library - Rijksmuseum

The Cuypers Library is the largest and oldest art history library in the Netherlands. During your museum visit, you can view the library from the balcony (in room 2.16). You do not need a reservation for this.

In the library you can also study the Rijksmuseum's collections. For this you do need an appointment. Read more about doing research in the library here.

History of the Rijksmuseum

Our online collection contains many photographs of the Rijksmuseum throughout the years.

Take a look at the historical archive

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Een foto van gevulde boekenplanken in de bibliotheek

Een foto van gevulde boekenplanken in de bibliotheek

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The Cuypers Library

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