Rijksmuseum boosts Dutch economy

A study of the economic value and impact of the opening of the new Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam shows that the new museum is already making a significant contribution to the Dutch economy.

The report, published on 28 August 2013, shows that the annual economic impact of the Rijksmuseum is €235 million as of 2013, 80% of which is a result of the significant increase in visitor expenditure.

The Rijksmuseum renovation project is also making a positive contribution in terms of employment: during the renovation period, the Rijksmuseum provided an average of 2,600 FTE employment opportunities every year, and after renovation this figure will increase to 3,700 FTE.

The opening of the Rijksmuseum has also raised Amsterdam’s profile in terms of business and tourist numbers and is playing a key role in enhancing the cultural reputation of the Netherlands.

Founded in 1798 as the national museum of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum reopened on 13 April this year after a 10 year, €375 million, programme of renovation and refurbishment. The new museum welcomed its millionth visitor on 23 August 2013. www.Founded in 1798 as the national museum of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum reopened on 13 April this year after a 10 year, €375 million, programme of renovation and refurbishment. The new museum welcomed its millionth visitor on 23 August 2013. www.rijksmuseum.nl