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Rijksmuseum Expands: New Eindhoven Branch Set for 2029

12/11/2025

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The Rijksmuseum will open a 3,500-square-meter branch in Eindhoven near the Dommel River to improve access to its collection.
The project is backed by the Eindhoven municipality and ASML and is slated to open in six to eight years.
The initiative aims to address overtourism in Amsterdam and promote cultural engagement in the southern region.
The Rijksmuseum attracted nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2024.

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Story summary

The Rijksmuseum will open a 3,500-square-meter branch in Eindhoven near the Dommel River to improve access to its collection.
The project is backed by the Eindhoven municipality and ASML and is slated to open in six to eight years.
The initiative aims to address overtourism in Amsterdam and promote cultural engagement in the southern region.
The Rijksmuseum attracted nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2024.