If you visit Amsterdam for the first time, the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam or simply Rijksmuseum is a must see! It is the most important museum in the Netherlands, as well as the maximum emblem of Dutch identity. As a perfect abstract of art and history of the region, this national museum includes 80 galleries that house 8,000 art objects which tell a story from the distant 1200 until the 2000s. It's no wonder, the Rijksmuseum is among Amsterdam's top tourist destinations, so if you are going to visit it on your own or take a guided tour, you better take care of the tickets in advance. The Rijksmuseum houses the largest collection of works from the golden age of Flemish art (from 1584 to 1702), as well as a collection of Asian art. Without a doubt, this is a fascinating story, which will leave art enthusiasts breathless. The museum was founded in The Hague in 1800 and eight years later it was moved to Amsterdam at the behest of Louis Napoleon, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte.