The Rembrandt House Museum

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House rules of the Rembrandt House Museum

1. Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building.

2. Pets
Pets are not permitted in the museum, with the exception of guide- and special-assistance dogs.

3. Bags and luggage
Bags, rucksacks, baby slings, umbrellas etc. must be left in the cloakroom. There are lockers for your use. Handbags are allowed. Bags may be checked by security staff.

4. Cell phones
Cell phones may not be used anywhere in the museum.

5. Food and drink
Eating and drinking is not permitted in the museum.

6. Works of art
Do not touch the works of art and keep at least 50 centimetres away from them.

7. Writing and drawing
If you are writing or drawing, please use something to rest on, for example a notebook. Do not use the walls to draw or write against.

8. Theft, loss
The Rembrandt House Museum is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal items or any damage caused to them.

9. Photography & filming
Taking photographs or filming is allowed, but the use of flash or tripods is not permitted. Photography and filming may be prohibited in some exhibitions.

10. Safety
Objects that constitute a risk to the security of the works of art or the building are prohibited.

11. Emergency
In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions given by the staff.

12. Denial of access
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be denied access to the museum.

13. Other visitors
Please consider other visitors. Please do not talk too loudly.

14. Wheelchairs and pushchairs
Unfortunately the Rembrandt House (the old house) has no wheelchair access; however the exhibition galleries are accessible. Please ask the staff for assistance. Pushchairs and buggies are not permitted in the museum.

15. Instructions by the staff
Please follow instructions given by the museum staff at all times.