The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden brings antiquity and archaeology to life. You will learn about the ancient civilizations of Egypt, the Classical World, and the ancient Middle East. You will also discover more about the Netherlands in prehistoric times, the Roman era, and the Middle Ages. The museum opened its doors in 1818 and has been around for more than two hundred years. Young and old can enjoy special stories and masterpieces from a distant past there.