Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum serves not just as a popular tourist destination, but as a national monument dedicated to the preservation of some of the best artwork of the Dutch Golden Age. Visitors from all over the world were likely to add this museum to their list of must-sees for a European vacation before it closed for renovation in 2003. 

After 10 years and more than $500 million, Rijksmuseum will once again open its doors to the public on April 13. The remodeling project focused on strengthening the structure of the building, which was constructed in the late 1800s, as well as adding more continuity between the many wings that were added on in several mismatched additions. 

But it's the integration of technology and preservation that's so remarkable about the new museum. In addition to numerous galleries showcasing some of the most beautiful artwork to ever come out of the Netherlands, a three-story art historical library has been reworked and will be open to the public for the first time. The arched ceiling is made of glass, and the large room houses some of the most noted texts on art history to ever be written. 

As it is a research room, one might expect to find a bank of computers for reference, but the designers did not want to spoil the aesthetic of the space. Instead, visitors will be handed iPads upon entering, since the refined profile of these tablets is more in line with the visuals of such an impressive room. 

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