Episode 2 of 2
Museum Opening in 1809
- When
- 1809
- Where
- Royal Palace
The national museum opened to the public in the Royal Palace in 1809, featuring prominent works like Rembrandt's Night Watch.
The museum opened its doors in 1809 in the Royal Palace. Prominent paintings owned by Amsterdam, such as The Night Watch by Rembrandt, became part of the collection. The museum was directed by Cornelis Apostool.
Sources
- Royal Palace of Amsterdam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
- Rijksmuseum Wikipedia
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