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Van Gogh Museum
Vincent van Gogh was incredibly prolific in the 10 years he was active as an artist, creating over 900 paintings, drawings and sketches. The Van Gogh Museum is home the world’s largest collection of his work as well as many of the letters he wrote. All together, and with works by his contemporaries on display as well, the museum offers a unique window into Van Gogh's life and artistic journey.
The Van Gogh Museum's collection includes over 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters by Vincent van Gogh. As one of the most recognized names in modern art, encountering his masterpieces directly is an experience not to be missed. Make your trip to Amsterdam complete with a visit to this captivating museum.
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The world’s largest collection of Van Gogh's work
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See works by Van Gogh’s contemporaries
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Read Van Gogh’s personal letters
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The world’s largest collection of Van Gogh's work
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See works by Van Gogh’s contemporaries
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Read Van Gogh’s personal letters
Museumplein 6
1071 DJ Amsterdam
Museumplein 6
1071 DJ Amsterdam
The Van Gogh Museum is The Netherlands’ second most-visited museum, attracting between one to two million visitors each year. It is located on the Museum Square. On the famous square you can also find the Rijksmuseum, the Royal Concertgebouw and the Stedelijk Museum.
The Van Gogh Museum consists of two buildings, which were designed by acclaimed architects Kisho Kurokawa and Gerrit Rietveld. The Kurokawa wing is used for temporary exhibitions and the Rietveld building displays the permanent works. Some of the most well-known pieces on display include the Van Gogh Sunflowers (1889), Almond Blossoms (1890) and The Potato Eaters (1885).
You’ll also learn about the painter’s captivating history and his influence on the development of modern art. The museum thus also shows works by artists who are associated with Van Gogh, those who inspired him, his contemporaries, and those whom he inspired. These include artists such as Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Odilon Redon, amongst others. These artworks allow the museum to offer more context and share new stories about Van Gogh and the era he lived in.
The Van Gogh Museum is The Netherlands’ second most-visited museum, attracting between one to two million visitors each year. It is located on the Museum Square. On the famous square you can also find the Rijksmuseum, the Royal Concertgebouw and the Stedelijk Museum.
The Van Gogh Museum consists of two buildings, which were designed by acclaimed architects Kisho Kurokawa and Gerrit Rietveld. The Kurokawa wing is used for temporary exhibitions and the Rietveld building displays the permanent works. Some of the most well-known pieces on display include the Van Gogh Sunflowers (1889), Almond Blossoms (1890) and The Potato Eaters (1885).
You’ll also learn about the painter’s captivating history and his influence on the development of modern art. The museum thus also shows works by artists who are associated with Van Gogh, those who inspired him, his contemporaries, and those whom he inspired. These include artists such as Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Odilon Redon, amongst others. These artworks allow the museum to offer more context and share new stories about Van Gogh and the era he lived in.
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ChildrenChild ticket for 0-17 year olds
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Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 9.00 - 18.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled -
Free WiFi availableWheelchair accessibleFree access to bathroom
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ChildrenChild ticket for 0-17 year olds
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Opening hoursMonday - Sunday: 9.00 - 18.00
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Ticket informationTicket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance, tickets cannot be cancelled -
Free WiFi availableWheelchair accessibleFree access to bathroom
- The optional Multimedia Tour is available in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Russian
- When you have booked the multimedia tour, you can pick it up at the Information desk
- Pets are not permitted inside the Van Gogh Museum, except for guide dogs
- The optional Multimedia Tour is available in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Russian
- When you have booked the multimedia tour, you can pick it up at the Information desk
- Pets are not permitted inside the Van Gogh Museum, except for guide dogs
My sister-in-law, is a massive Van Gough fan and nobody else in our party wanted to go to the museum, so I said I'd go. We booked our tickets before we travelled. We arrived 10 minutes before our allocated time, joined the queue and smoothly entered. As you would expect, it is a busy place, especially around his most popular paintings.We spent a couple of hours wandering around and absorbing facts surrounding Van Gogh brilliance, as a painter, along with his rather tragic life story. I truely found it a learning experience and was glad I visited. There was a temporary exhibition,also on, featuring 150 years of Impressionists, Claude Monet being my favorite. Personally I think it's worth a visit if you're in Amsterdam.
The museum is nice, the concept of the museum is beautifully designed, the tour is about 1 hour and there are a lot of paintings to see. The only thing we were sad about was that we didn't get to see the Starry Night, which we found out after, that painting is in New York but it is not negative thing, just joke.
Lovely museum, lots of information about Van Gogh's life and his process as an artist my brother and my Mum went to the Van Gogh Museum in June 2023 last year where they enjoyed learning about the history of Van Gogh and my Mum got me the mini painting of Van Gogh from the gift shop . Some interactive bits about Van Gogh for the KS1 and KS2 primary school kids as well and hopefully I will come back to this museum in Amsterdam in the future
Martina was brilliant tour guide. Very knowledgeable she knew about history and describing paintings and ther style.Thank you
Got tickets online for the next day, without problems. After a short wait in line we were admitted and picked up our audio guides. We worked our way through in approximately chronological order. The crowd was significant but not overwhelming. It took us about 3 hours to see the specific pieces we wanted to see plus many more. The audio guides provide a lot of background and context for what you are seeing, highly recommended. This is one of the ca n't-miss museums in Amsterdam.
Excellent museum and access to a lot of artist works. Ensure you have at least 4 hours (if you really like the art and are willing to have an audio guide) as well as book your ticket in advance from their website, so you dont get told this at the entrance.
Beautiful museum, loved the art... but we did a "small group" of 15 tour, he was very knowledgable and interesting, but with no ear pieces it was very difficult to hear him, museum is very crowded, wouldn't do that again without audio.
Lovely museum, lots of information about Van Gogh's life and his process as an artist. Some interactive bits for kids as well. Very busy but people flowed well through the space so it didn't feel congested. Well stocked gift shops and cafe.
I went to the museum as a novice, not knowing much about Van Gogh, just the basics. That's why I chose to take the audio-tour, which I really recommand ! While giving technical details about the paintings, it also narrates the painter's life, and his strong and moving relationship with his brother. It also raises awareness on mental health issues, since Van Gogh went through a lot throughout his whole life. However, don't forget to book your ticket in advance, because the museum is really crowded. The only negative point for me is the price of the ticket, which is quite expensive. But it seems to be regular prices in the Netherlands.
To visit here, you should plan to make your online reservation well in advance. I do not know how early this place sells out, but I think it was sold out by the time we visited on a Monday early afternoon. I bought tickets online about 3 months in advance. While we were in line, a couple was ahead of us and they got turned away as their tickets were for some other museum (the staff guy said it was 20 minutes away) - so, I have no idea where they were trying to go, but be sure it's the right venue. The museum is located on the edge of a large open park. From above looking down as if on a clock face, the Van Gogh Museum is at around "8 p.m." while the Rijksmuseum is on the top edge of the park at "midnight". They are only about a 5-minute walk apart. I think there is a parking garage under this open park space, but that is only based on seeing an entrance that sloped down. We were on foot or taking the tram. At least 2 tram lines run along the edge of the park, so you can get from there to the Central Station on the tram in about 15 - 20 minutes. You just need a tap-to-pay credit card to access the trams (though you can buy a card pass also). You enter the museum in a mostly glass-walled building and have the tickets scanned. You then descend a level to an airy atrium where you store backpacks in a self-service locker area. It asks you to choose a 6-digit passcode (it suggests your birthdate) and an icon from a list (telephone, camera, sun, etc.). It makes you repeat those back, then it tells you your locker #. You store stuff there and push to lock it. Then you have to give the code + icon later to retrieve things. I'd recommend taking a photo of your locker's # to help. This area also filled with soft benches to wait on people, the gift shop, the restroom, and the desk where you get audio guides. I found the audio guide useful and thought it was worth having. You then ascend an escalator to an adjacent building which houses the paintings (and another couple of gift shops). The presentation is chronological, but also has other things interspersed (letters, works by another contemporary artist, some history to put a work or period in context, etc.). You ascend through a second floor which has a large number of works, including several famous paintings (sunflowers, Van Gogh's bedroom). The top floor focuses on some of Van Gogh's later paintings, including the wheat field with crows (which I learned was not actually his final work). We spent around 2 hours here, but you could easily stay longer. This museum was one of my favorite stops on our trip. I thought they did an excellent job of presenting the works, lighting them well for display, and providing good context without intruding on the focus of your visit. I would highly recommend a visit here if you have any interest in Van Gogh's work.
Museum dedicated to the aforementioned artist. Came here and bought tickets in advance online. I’d highly recommend buying in advance because tickets were sold out even at 9am, at opening. We took the tram here and waited outside a bit before going in. They have free lockers to place your belongings as you’re not allowed to have backpacks while walking through the exhibits. It was nice to get an in-depth look into the inspirations behind the art, and life of Van Gogh. There’s free floors and there was another exhibit that focused on another artist that paralleled Van Gogh. We spent two and a half hours there, and I think that was a good amount of time to view everything. I’d highly recommend coming here if you like art and/or it’s your first time in Amsterdam.
My lifegoal has always been to see Van Gogh’s art on live. Not tv, not internet, not phone screen. Live. We had tickets bought online and going in was easy and smooth. But inside it wasn’t smooth, apparently there were multiple groups on same time as us, so guides and groups where almost everywhere and of course, the guides told groups the stories. Goodbye silence! I thinks One or two groups at the time are okay, but there were at leasti 5-6 six different groups and i think it went too crowdy then. Paintigs were still lovely and one lifegoal achieved - eventhought it didn’t feel as special as I hoped.
A good experince. We bought tickets online and went on Sunday and it was sold out when we got there so definitely would recommend booking in advance. Maybe a bit overprized though but luckily they offer a student discount.
I loved this place. It has almost all of Van Gogh's important paintings (except Starry Night which is in New York) There is one seascape which conservators have found contains actual sand in the waves! The audio tour was very informative and worth getting if not with a guide.
I feel so fortunate that we were able to explore the works of VanGogh and others without a crowd. We booked a month in advance. Neither of us used the audio tour, preferring to walk and read at our own pace. Our timed ticket was for 4PM. I did feel a bit rushed to leave at closing time. We will return!
I’m not sure if my review is needed for this highly popular tourist spot, but I’ll leave one nonetheless… This museum really shows the breadth of work completed by Van Gogh, especially towards the end of his life. It was cool to see more than the “classics,” along with the little bits of history as well. It’s a pretty standard museum (text on wall + paintings), so when my boyfriend and I left we found ourselves saying, “Okay, that was fine.” But as the night went on, we found ourselves continuing to go back to paintings and ideas we noticed in the museum. The gift shop was pretty meh, but that’s not what you’re here for. Highly recommend buying your ticket beforehand because they do sell out!
Outstanding. Very well done. We learned about the man, his life and viewed his beautiful works of art. Well worth the time.
Well worth it! I really learned about Van Gogh’s life from beginning to end. We didn’t get the audio tour which was fine but if you want even more detail I would recommend getting it for only 3.5 euro.
Although not as busy as the Anne Frank house, it is also recommended to book tickets in advance. Incredibly interesting and informative with very helpful Museum Staff. It would be very very difficult to spend less than an hour here. Fortunately we had seen Starry Night at MOMA in New York so knew that it wasn’t housed here, however, this museum houses an incredibly comprehensive collection of his art (as well as a few personal pieces like his writing desk) including Sunflowers and The Bedroom (which interesting shows his blue jacket and straw hat, from one of the most well known of his self portraits, hanging behind the bed head). Definitely a “must visit” when in Amsterdam if you are at all interested in art. His history alone is incredibly interesting.
I thoroughly enjoyed this museum. The lay out is logical. You follow Van Gogh’s development and story in a chronological order which I like. To see the influences come into his work and experimentation with colours, fascinating. The museum highlights his mental struggle but also the support he received from his brother. For me as well as the art the nod to Van Gogh’s sister-in-law as someone instrumental in his becoming a famous artist was a pleasure to read.
You need to book tickets in advance. We tried to book tickets on our phone and the process failed 3x. A museum staffer told us to book one of the free options to reserve a time slot, then pay upon arrival. You'll see zero-cost options on the ticket page. Choose one of those options for the correct quantity you need. Then once inside the museum, go to the counter to pay. Easy peasy. We booked a 7pm entry time. We got there early (6:30) but they let us in without question. The audio guide was worth purchasing, especially since the museum was crowded, making it difficult at times to get up close to the information cards on the walls. The museum is easy to navigate and offers a FEW places to sit (why are museums so stingy about seating?).
We took our time, spending about 3 hours here, and it was definitely worth it. We opted to not do a guided tour and just wander ourselves. Was still able to learn plenty about Van Gogh, his influences, and personal life. Most of his masterpieces are here and many lesser known pieces as well. We were also able to buy tickets online the day before which was convenient.
You’ve decided to visit this museum. Theres plenty of (mainly) Van Gogh artwork to see and its didnt disappoint. Well set out, themed etc. It was busy (September), timed entry (so book online early), audio guide was useful ( also book online, as they didnt have any units available for walk ins) especially as it was sometimes difficult to get close enough to read the explanations accompanying the artwork. A couple of cafes on site, werent busy, so you could have a break.
This is just a great museum, which is so different from most other museums. It has a large collection of the most diverse paintings, that tell the story of the Vincents life and artistic development. It's very well presented and I feel it really brings you closer to the painter.
Excellent experience visiting the Van Gogh museum. Entry was easy with pre-booked tickets which is a must as the tickets were sold out on the day. While the museum was busy it was easy to navigate.
WOW I absolutely Love Van Gogh and this has been a bucket list for a while and I absolutely loved it, but be mindful its so busy so definitely book your tickets in advance Being able to see his paintings and learn about him (through the extra audio guide) was just amazing I love everything about this museum and was one of the highlights of my time in Amsterdam
Very comprehensive, good collection- though some of the most famous ones were not exhibited here- they are probably at various museums all over the world- such as no Starry nights, other sunflowers other Irises etc. Since those are so iconic, I wouldn't have minded seeing reproductions of those....I didn't think the Audio guide was necessary, unless you want to hear all the minute little details. You can go through the Museum at a comfortable pace in about 2.5-3 hrs. I suggest you hurry up the bottom 2 floors, because the best and latest works were on t top floor. Museum closes at 6 so book anytime before 3PM so you have time before closing.
This is a must see if you enjoy impressionist painters and Van Gogh. We bought tickets on line a couple weeks beforehand and it’s a good thing. They were turning people away since they had maxed out. So we got it and it was crowded. We enjoyed the exhibition on the top floor and most visitors must not have known about it since it was pretty empty. The level with most of Van Gogh’s works was very crowded, but if you could get around some of the small private tours that seem to enjoy camping right in front of a painting, you can have a good experience. The audio tour adds to the experience as it gives more insights and interpretations. For example, I hadn’t paid attention to how Van Gogh only used complementary colors in each painting or how he made a study of color. Interesting stuff.
One of the must-do’s in Amsterdam. Always a wonderful experience and I have visited several times. Booking ahead is strongly advised. Particularly during holiday times. Amsterdam gets very busy. The museum is very well structured and modern. A joy to stroll through and linger. It is situated in the city’s museum quarter, right next to the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk and Moco. You won’t regret either of these!
The building is modern, and the interior is designed to feel very open. Early works depicting peasants greet visitors first. You can then view a rich collection of self-portraits, sunflowers, withered flowers, and works from his time in the hospital, all arranged chronologically. For those who may not have deep knowledge of his works, the audio guide is very helpful.
The exhibition is on several floors and is spread out nicely so there is a lot of space for people. I think it is good they cap the number of people visiting each day so the crowds are manageable! My friend advised booking a week in advance and I’m glad I did as when we arrived it was sold out for the day! There is loads to see and every piece has a bit about it. There is lots to read so you can learn a lot. I would recommend getting the audio guide as several of the more famous pieces are numbered and you can listen to some further more detailed info about the pieces! I also didn’t know that the museum featured some pieces by other artists (such as Monet and Munch) so I was really happy to find this! At this exhibition you can see some of the most famous pieces of artwork ever! Fascinating experience!
Before I start this review, I wanna let whoever reading this review that visiting the Van Gogh Museum was literally my dream. The museum holds the most beautiful paintings that Van Gogh painted in his lifetime. I advice you to buy tickets online and also get the audio device available. It'll make your visit a 100% better as it will allow you to delve into the most famous portraits and paintings in a very close way, looking its implication of colours and even try fun experiments. Dear reader, don't miss the letter narrations that is spread across the museum floors.They all were narrated beautifully. Moreover, bring a small bag with you cause when you terminate your visit, you can take your bag onto the first floor to get souvenirs (but the security only allow small bags.) the souvenirs aren't very expensive and cost between €3-€20, unless you wanna buy the portraits that cost €115. There is also a small bar that you can chill for a while although closing times are very early. When I visited, the bar was closing but I was able to sit infront of the glass outlook that has a beautiful view into the Amsterdam streets.
A great display of Van Gogh's work. If you are into art then this is the place to go. Shows the progression of his art progress very well.
Excellent exhibition, audio tour was great. Far too busy though, so you couldn’t get to see some of the paintings properly as there was too many people
Amazing museum, great to see such iconic paintings. Only downside was the number of visitors that are allowed in on each time slot, making it difficult to get close to some of the more popular works of art.
It was an amazing experience. Knowing artist and the thoughts of his made my visit so much important. Having audio guide helped a lot.
Before I start this review, I wanna let whoever reading this review that visiting the Van Gogh Museum was literally my dream. The museum holds the most beautiful paintings that Van Gogh painted in his lifetime. I advice you to buy tickets online and also get the audio device available. It’ll make your visit a 100% better as it will allow you to delve into the most famous portraits and paintings in a very close way, looking its implication of colours and even try fun experiments. Dear reader, don’t miss the letter narrations that is spread across the museum floors. They all were narrated beautifully. Moreover, bring a small bag with you cause when you terminate your visit, you can take your bag onto the first floor to get souvenirs (but the security only allow small bags.) the souvenirs aren’t very expensive and cost between €3-€20, unless you wanna buy the portraits that cost €115. There is also a small bar that you can chill for a while although closing times are very early. When I visited, the bar was closing but I was able to sit infront of the glass outlook that has a beautiful view into the Amsterdam streets.
I am a HUGE Van Gogh fan and have been four or five of his exhibits in New York and Chicago. To visit a museum devoted exclusively to his work is a dream come true! Of course seeing all of his paintings was an amazing experience. But the highlight of our visit was the tour we took with Wilma. It turned out that the four of us were the only people on our tour. She was exceptional. Her 90 minute tour brought life to the works of this troubled artist. She offered insights and background that I have never known. What a gift to having this lovely lady share her passion for her work!
Some beautiful artwork on display with an obvious emphasis on Van Gogh but was surprised to see some additional artwork. Very impressive and good value.
Incredible experience,superb museum with so much to see.you must book in advance the tickets to avoid the crowd.This must see.
This museum truly was lovely. It was super well organised and absolutely filled with many incredibly artworks - both by Van Gogh himself and by artists that inspired, were inspired by, or had relations with Van Gogh. It was a touching tribute to his life and legacy, and I especially enjoyed the temporary Matthew Wong exhibition and the similarities in his life and style to Van Gogh. The only negative is how crowded the place was, especially with larger tour groups, as it sometimes made seeing paintings difficult; especially the famous ones.
An incredible experience!! The Van Gogh museum offers a deep dive into the artist’s life and work. The exhibits are beautifully curated, providing insight into his creative process!! I definitely recommend
We paid extra (I think $137 per person) for a private tour. We were in a group of 6. Our guide was outstanding! I wish I remembered his name. His knowledge and understand of everything Van Gogh was incredible. Regardless if you do a private tour or not - make your reservations weeks in advance! Or you won’t get in. You will not want to miss it!Ma
So many Van Gogh's. It was wonderful to see so many in one place. The museum is bright and modern. Get a ticket before going or the line is long.
Amazing experience. You can get so close to his paintings and see the layers of paint and brushwork he used. Very large and open area with lots of room to explore. We got the audio tour and it explained everything and every painting as you approached it I took us around 2.5 hours inside to see all the artwork at no rush There’s also a great shop at the end of the tour. Overall. Great experience
Worth visiting but definitly need to book in advance. Really explores van goghs life as well as his art. His portrait of sun flowers are amazing to see in real life.
Our tour guide Martinas was exceptional.Her communication was clear and concise and the use if silent earphone and audio speaker meant we didn't miss any information even when in crowded areas.We saw all the paintings of Vincent's life his history and developing refinement of skills through his contact with other renowned artists including Monet,Le Trec and Gaugan.Martinas further enhanced the experience yhrough use of photos on her phone to further explain painting techniques. I learnt a lot about Vincent and thoroughly enjoyed the tour Thanks so much Martinas for making the tour so interesting. 😊
A very special experience for us for personal reasons. Sunflowers mean a lot and this was the anniversary of our Son’s passing. Couldn’t think of a better way to remember him. 🌻
Visiting the Van Gogh Museum is a must do when you’re in Amsterdam! You need to pre book your ticket so do this online on the official website before going. Queue was quick and we opted for an audio tour and went round at our own pace. Staff are lovely and it’s easy to get to from the centre.
This museum is a must-visit if you enjoy Van Gogh pictures. Large collection that features a lot of his peers. This place is really busy, so arrive early.