The Special Collections comprise more unusual objects from the rich holdings of the Rijksmuseum. For example, complete collections of miniature silverwork, musical instruments, patriotic relics, boxes and cases, gems, fashion, magic lantern slides, glass, porcelain, an impressive armoury and a large number of ship models. Every half year, the Rijksmuseum displays a new presentation from its extensive costume collection.

3 min 14 - The history of a remarkable 18th-century gown

History of the Rijksmuseum

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

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