"Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, which holds the world's largest trove of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, has announced plans to open an outpost in Eindhoven. The museum, which showcases only a fraction of its more than 1m objects, said on Thursday it would construct the 3,500 sq metre centre over the next six to eight years. Located in parkland by the River Dommel and close to Eindhoven's central railway station, it will be built with support from the city council and from ASML, which makes semiconductor machinery in nearby Veldhoven."
"Taco Dibbits, the director of the Rijksmuseum, said it was always seeking ways to share its collection, adding: The Rijksmuseum in Eindhoven represents an important step in making the collection even more accessible in the south of the country. The Rijksmuseum, whose masterpieces include works by Vermeer and The Night Watch by Rembrandt, has become a big draw for Amsterdam and attracted nearly 2.5 million visitors last year."
"This museum is set to become a place where everyone can enjoy a unique blend of history and creativity."
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will open a 3,500 sq metre outpost in Eindhoven, to be built over the next six to eight years. The centre will sit in parkland by the River Dommel near Eindhoven central station and will receive support from the city council and ASML. The Rijksmuseum holds over one million objects but displays only a fraction; the new outpost aims to increase access in the south of the country. The museum's collection includes works by Rembrandt and Vermeer and attracts millions of visitors to Amsterdam each year, contributing to overtourism concerns. Eindhoven is a major technology hub and the fifth largest Dutch city.
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