Best items to purchase from our museum shops

Many of the world’s most admired museums in the Netherlands have been off-limits to travelers this year, and to help art and culture enthusiasts access their collections, some have offered virtual tours. Unsurprisingly, looking at the Rijksmuseum great artwork on a laptop is not as satisfying as walking its superb galleries. To appease the disappointment of those whose plans to travel to Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam got squashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who don’t find relief in a virtual visit, check out the online shop of some of the world’s best museums.

Museum gift shops cater to every taste, age, and wallet, from fun and tacky key chains to gorgeous art books and games. And you’re sure to create the surprise with thoughtful and unique gifts that will hit the spot for your art- and travel-deprived loved ones.