The Netherlands has produced some of the world’s greatest artists, from iconic painters of the Renaissance to the Masters of the Dutch Golden Age to its many influential Impressionists—and of course Vincent Van Gogh.
Accordingly, Amsterdam and its environs offer an abundance of art to explore, from classic masterpieces to new innovations, in its many museums. Here’s a guide to the most essential museums to visit during a stay in the city. Some of them require reservations in advance; these are marked accordingly.