Rijksmuseum Research Library, Amsterdam

Name: Rijksmuseum Research Library
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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The Rijksmuseum Research Library is the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands. The library is part of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The profile of the library collection parallels that of the museum. The online catalogue contains over 400,000 monographs, 3,400 periodicals and 90,000 art sales catalogues. About 50,000 art sales catalogues published before 1989 are not yet entered in the online catalogue. The collection grows, on average, by 10,000 books, auction catalogues, and periodicals every year. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1885 (139 years ago)Coordinates: 52°21'14"N, 4°52'49"E

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Stadsdeel Zuid (Museumkwartier)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Which popular attractions are close to Rijksmuseum Research Library?

Nearby attractions include Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Concertgebouw, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Duivelseiland, Amsterdam (5 min walk), zuiderMRKT, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Rijksmuseum Research Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rijksmuseum Research Library:

Bus

Roelof Hartplein • Lines: N88 (3 min walk)
Concertgebouw • Lines: 347, 357, 397, N47, N57, N88, N97 (4 min walk)

Tram

Roelof Hartplein • Lines: 12, 24, 3, 5 (4 min walk)
Concertgebouw • Lines: 12, 3, 5 (5 min walk)

Metro

De Pijp • Lines: 52 (12 min walk)
Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (17 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Zuid (28 min walk)
Amsterdam RAI (32 min walk)