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Perfect for Art Lovers and History Fans

  • September 23, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by ch2001 from Chicago, Illinois
Perfect for Art Lovers and History Fans

We decided to visit Rembrandthuis because it was included in the I amsterdam Card, and I am extremely glad we did. They provide free hand held audio-guide, available in many different languages. This perk really makes the whole experience. In each room you are told the how Rembrandt used the room and the story of the objects in the room. In Rembrandt's studio a museum employee shows you how Rembrandt made his paints and demonstrates some of the painting techniques he used.

A problem with most museums dedicated to historical figures is that the houses are set up in the way, and filled with items, typical to that time period. This is not the case with the Rembrandthuis, because when Rembrandt went bankrupt the bank made a list of the items in each room, and maintained information on where each item went when auctioned off. Many of the items in the house are Rembrandt's personal possessions the museum was able to track down, and all the items are placed where Rembrandt had them.

This really is a must visit for visitors of all ages.

From journal A Week in Europe 2009: Amsterdam for Three Days

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Rembrandthuis

  • October 30, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
Rembrandt is one of the most famous artists in the world, so it is understandable that Amsterdam is proud to claim him as a former local. He lived for many years in an absolutely stunning house in the predominantly Jewish quadrant of the city sometimes referred to as the "Jews' Corner."

As was pointed out to me on our canal bus tour, Rembrandt was not Jewish, so the choice of his neighborhood can be seen as an example of how religious tolerance was prevalent in the Amsterdam of his day. (Rembrandt was more interested in the quality of the real estate than in the religion of his neighbors.)

Now, I have to say this museum will not be all that interesting for children, but teenagers might find it worth the time. As a person who enjoys architecture, art, and interior design, I certainly enjoyed listening to the recorded tour as I walked from room to room chasing after my son. I had known that Rembrandt was an art dealer as well as an artist, so I liked seeing the receiving rooms lined with paintings where he once served drinks to his prospective customers.
In truth, I found Rembrandt's history in the end to be a cautionary tale about simple economics. Flush with money when he purchased his house, the artist spared no expense filling his home with lavish collections and creature comforts. Yet he never completely paid off his mortgage. When there was an economic depression, and money wasn't coming in, he went bankrupt and lost everything.

After the tour, my son and I talked at length about Rembrandt's penniless end in the modern context of how people sometimes invest and save. THIS was certainly an interesting opportunity for me as a parent to make some points about wise ways to handle money.

Speaking of which.... An adult ticket here is 12.50 Euro. A child is a bargain at 1.50!

From journal G-rated Amsterdam

Rembrandthuis

  • February 13, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by honeyb from San Francisco, California
Rembrandthuis

The Rembrandthuis was Rembrandt's residence at the height of his life. It is certainly very grand and impressive even by today's standards. The interior has been refurnished based on notary documents of his possessions that were drawn up when he went bankrupt.

Many paintings from his time, works by others in his studio, are on display. The museum next door houses almost all of Rembrandt's etchings.

Don't visit during the last hour if you want to see a demonstration of how etchings are printed.

From journal Day Trips to Amsterdam

The Rembrandt House

  • February 16, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by caromeow from Prague, Czech Republic
So, this is the house Rembrandt inhabited between 1639 and 1656, when he went bankrupt. The house was refurbished according to the list of possessions drawn up by Rembrandt's notary, when everything of value in his house was sold. First, you'll wander through the house and learn a little bit of what his life was like. (I fell in love with box beds in this museum; they seem so cozy). Once you've been through the house, you'll get to see a nearly complete collection of Rembrandt's etchings. So, it's kind of a old house and art museum all rolled up in one. It’s a nice way to spend a couple of hours.

From journal New Years in Amsterdam

Museum het Rembrandthuis

  • September 26, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by akakd from , Arizona
The Rembrandt House is truly a step back in time to the period around 1639, when Rembrandt bought the house. Rembrandt worked and taught in the house from 1639 to 1660. His wife, Saskia, died here in 1642, leaving the artist with a baby son, Titus.

In addition to his paintings, of interest are the box bed in the drawing room and his first-floor studio.

From journal Amazing Amsterdam and its Surroundings

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