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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.
Book your museum ticket or combine it with other Amsterdam activities!
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.
Book your museum ticket or combine it with other Amsterdam activities!
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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 available
Wheelchair accessible
Free 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 available
Wheelchair accessible
Free 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
Well curated with an interesting audio guide. Such a beautiful setting in downtown Amsterdam. Gladly they limit the crowds because it’s very popular, we went early which I think helped with the crowds.
Exhibits themselves are very good. An excellent display of beautiful art, but very busy! However, although we had pre booked tickets (it was sold out on our visit), we had not pre booked the audio guide, believing we could book at the museum. We were refused to buy the guide, despite it being advertised and standing in line, as they were only giving them to pre booked guests. At no point were we made aware that we wouldn’t be able to get these on the day. This was very disappointing and made us feel that we did not get as much out of the experience as we could have. By all means make the audio guide pre book only - but please advertise the fact at the point of booking on your website (or make it clear that you may not be able to buy on the day)!
Bought (for specific date and time) tickets on the museum's webpage, this is advisable as it gets very crowded Lots and lots of information and of course paintings arranged chronologically Museum shop, cloakroom on site
This museum is laid out in an ingenious way so that you travel through at a good pace. Not only are Van Gogh's works displayed, the works of contemporaries of his are also displayed. I got the audio tour, but I do not recommend it unless you are interested in Van Gogh as a person, what drove him and what he thought (very snobbish about peasants ). If you are interested in the art only, the audio tour is not necessary. The museum does get crowded, and it is primarily caused by selfie takers and content creators and they are quite obnoxious. Do not let them block art you are trying to see while they pose away.
Highly recommend this museum. I felt I learned a lot about artist, his life and saw many works of art. I went with an excellent touring company called “loving Vincent” that I would highly recommend. I got last minute tickets luckily. My only recommendation would be that the museum have a small number of last minute tickets available 1 week and 48 hours ahead of time so more can enjoy.
I always love the Van Gogh museum and I love how they change things around inside. His hand drawings and his Japanese art certainly are the most interesting to me. It’s amazing how he changed his styles over the years. A must see in Amsterdam.
Visited with my husband on our 1st afternoon in Amsterdam, Sun 6th April at 2pm, we'd booked our tickets a few weeks beforehand through Easyjet, our holiday provider, through a company called Musement. We only had to queue a short time & were pleased they let us straight in although we were about half an hour early ! It said that the tickets for that day were sold out so I recommend always booking them well in advance to ensure you can get in. The museum is well laid out, each floor displays Van Gogh's paintings at each stage of his life together with paintings of other artists that influenced him at that time & his life story in segments. You can hire audio guides but we didn't bother, we just wanted to enjoy his paintings ourselves. It was wonderful to see the paintings of Sunflowers, Irises, the Bedroom at Arles, various self- portraits, Almond Blossoms etc so close up. Yes it was busy but not enough to put us off. While visiting this museum you are near the Rijksmuseum, we only visited the cute garden there with playful fountains & a row of food & souvenir stalls just past, we had a delicious hot waffle with cream sat outside in the sun ! A special experience to see so many Van Gogh paintings in 1 place.
One of the truly great places in the city and a standout museum in the world. Always enjoy visiting and enjoying the guided tour (audio)
Visited the museum as part of our holiday in Amsterdam. I’m not massively into my art but it was an interesting experience. I’d recommend the audio guide and there are different tours you can select. Lucky enough to see one of the versions of the Sunflowers painting. We got the extra exhibit included in our ticket which is based in the museum next door. Can’t seem to opt out of this so it does increase the price. If you love the work of Van Gogh, you’ll love this.
This was one of the highlights of my trip to amsterdam, the city is amazing but this museum is also worth spending a few hours at. you get a lot of dutch culture through the medium of van gogh
A lovely immersive experience , The first part is extremely relaxing and thought provoking. I enjoyed learning more about Van Gogh.
Great display of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. All very organized. Easy to navigate. Friendly staffs, Great for visiting for art lovers!
Wonderful experience, especially if you like Van Gogh art. Had to put a bag into lockers which were secure but guard insisted I put my travel bag with money, ID and Passport in as well and both myself and another lady refused to relinquish them! Saw many other ladies with larger purses/travel bags on them in the museum. Really nice gift shop but restrained myself!
Enjoyable couple of hours exploring the Van Gogh museum. Well worth getting the audio guide to listen to as you walk around. So many paintings of his to admire and really interesting to see how his unique style evolved. Our lovely sunflower cake in the cafe was a bonus!
We spent an hour and a half wandering through the museum enjoying the paintings, a wonderful feeling to think we were looking at the real originals!
I loved the museum. I was very impressed by the curating of the museum. They did a wonderful job intertwining the story of Van Gogh's personal life with that of his art influences over his painting career.
If you like art then it is a must to go there. Book tickets before, selling out even in April. You can see not only Van Gogh works but also some of this fellows. Also gives a brief overview of his life. We enjoyed it. Also current exhibition of Kiefer works is impressive.
This was so incredible. We hired a guide to get more details than was avaiable and that was a win! Better insite into Van Gogh's life and art as he transitioned through his styles.
Van Gogh's life was tragic. This wonderful museum shares the tragedy of it alongside his art. It brings alive the person alongside the artist. Wonderful restaurant with polite, pleasant staff. A must see in Amsterdam.
Book in advance to not be disappointed. Tickets rarely available on the day. Recommend the audio tour to get the best out of your visit. Great to understand the artist’s life more and see so much of his original works.
Has an amazing display of pictures nicely organised to follow Van Goghs life. I particularly loved seeing his drawings for his designs for future pictures or on his letters to Theo, you really felt the love between two brothers. The atrium has more pictures and art displays of another artist who was influenced by Van Gogh. I loved seeing other artist work who were inspired by Van Gogh or who influenced Van Gogh
Excellent content. Quality high for All informational signs. Clean. Good check-in process. Value for money was perfect.
It’s pretty good. Lighting on the first floor makes it surprisingly hard to appreciate some of the pictures. Highlight actually was the joint exhibition of Keifer with the Stedelijk museum next door. Which was wonderful.
Amazing! definitely a must, don't forget to get souvenirs. Went there with the family, perfect location we walked from the hotel to the museum.
Loved seeing the artwork, however I do think the price is a little steep. Possibly smaller groups would also make the experience better. Still really enjoyed
Really enjoyed the museum. Van Gogh’s work is presented in the context of his artistic development and professional relationships and includes the works of other artists he learned from or worked alongside.
The museum has an amazing array of Van Gogh's work. There are also works of his contemporaries. We learned a lot about Van Gogh and his family and friends. Well worth it.
Very well laid out museum. You must book your ticket and time slot in advance as it does sell out and get crowded. At the time we went they were doing a combo ticket with the museum next door.
This is really impressive - the scale of the collection is amazing and allows you to see the development of Van Gogh's style and life. Really well laid out and well worth a couple of hours of your time, even it like me you are not especially into art
This is a very well organized museum. There is a limit for access and it makes it not too busy. The collection is great and it has also very interesting information about Vincent Van Gogh and his family. A must visit for every visitor to Amsterdam.
An incredibly moving and beautiful experience, though the lighting occasionally hindered the full appreciation of some artworks. I highly recommend taking a moment to listen to the audio recordings of the correspondences—they add a profound depth to the journey.
Busier than the nearby Rijksmuseum when we went as everyone recognises one of his pictures as their favourite. Once you get passed the more famous pictures there are also other's which place Van Gogh's pictures in context of their production. It is on 4 floors so plenty of art objects to look at.
The museum offers an impressive collection of Vincent van Gogh's work, showcasing his incredible talent and the evolution of his style. The layout of the museum is well thought out, guiding visitors through his life and artistic journey with informative displays and personal letters. It’s a beautiful space to spend a few hours, and the artwork is absolutely captivating. The museum can get crowded, especially during peak hours, but it’s well worth the visit for anyone interested in the life and art of one of history’s most famous painters.
Entrance tickets for the museum are online only, which is a bit of a faff to buy standing outside with a mobile phone if you don’t book in advance. Once inside, however, it was ok. Crowded, even in late afternoon in February. Interesting insight into the life (and death) of the artist and plenty of paintings. Not as good value as the Rijksmuseum next door. It was our 4th favourite, behind the Anne Frank House and the Dutch Resistance museums.
This is where you come to get to know and appreciate the real Van Gogh, his life story, how he learned to paint and what he enjoyed painting. You can get a headset or walk at your own pace. Two giftshops, toilets, a café, and I think I saw lockers? Plenty of young people with sketch pads which is nice to see.
The Van Gogh Museum was one of the highlights of my trip to Amsterdam! Seeing so many of Van Gogh’s works up close was amazing. The way the museum is organized takes you through his life and career, and it’s fascinating to see how his style evolved. I spent hours here, especially admiring some of his most famous paintings like 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers.' The museum gets crowded, but it’s well worth a visit!
A lot of his most famous works are very spread out but it was very interesting and I loved it! Would definitely recommend if you like Van Gogh or art in general
Back here after a lot of time. Impressed about the new entrance and setting. Top from the digital storage boxes! Then the architecture and the display. A memorial dedicated to Van Gogh. Im a fan of the sunflower, the irises and the spring blossom. A special moment. Oh, both the cafes and the shops are worth a try.
The famous museum is 20 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal Station (Eurostar). It is in the area surrounded by other popular museums. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance though you may be able to get tickets on the day. Entry is straightforward and there are plenty of staff around to welcome and support. It is essential to ensure backpacks and camera bags are kept in front of you as staff will ensure this is done. The museum itself has three floors and provides a journey of the beginning and end of the famous artist. This focus on the story makes travelling through the floors quickly enjoyable and the museum is not overtly too large. There are few resting areas for those who grow tired of walking. Alongside the story, the museum showcases the artist's influences and details the artistic styles used. The shop is excellent and it will be hard to leave without purchasing as there are high-quality items available. I highly recommend a visit to this excellent museum that shows a different and enjoyable offer for the museum experience.
I know painters via watching Jeopardy. I was skeptical about a day just with Van Gogh paintings. However, the museum is excellent. Well set up and keeps people moving along without lots of gathering. We spent nearly 2 hours there. Which surprised me as it didn’t feel like that. The only downside is the constant stairs. If you have someone mobility impaired with you, it’s tough moving around. Elevators exist but nearly always a line or full.
An absolute must visit in Amsterdam and definitely one of the best art museums I’ve ever seen. Although the tickets were quite pricey, our visit was completely worth it. Recommend you book the tickets one week beforehand if you’re a student so you take advantage of the discount they offer.
The only reason this isn't 5/5 is because the entry ticket is a little steep. There was a good range of his (and other artists' works), they broke down his life and the massive range of portraits well. I booked tickets for first thing, so it wasn't too crowded. The gift shop had a good range of options too.
We were really excited about this museum as we're Van Gogh art fans, and while the museum is nice, it simply didn't hold a candle to the Rijksmuseum nearby. It felt like it couldn't decide if it was a Van Gogh history or a Van Gogh art museum, and never fully got to be either. It certainly wasn't a bad way to spend a few hours though!
We had a private english tour through get your guide which was bit extra but definitely worth it. Tour guide gave a talk on Van Gogh life and his paintings.. this was so interesting. Tour was 2 hours and group was small. Would definitely recommend.
The Van Gogh museum is a must see for any art/history fans visiting Amsterdam. The museum is modern and well stacked with multiple works of Van Gogh as well as other famous artists. The highlights of this museum are the famous sunflowers and The Bedroom in Arles. I would recommend booking in advance during peak hours to avoid any disappointment.
Definately worth doing but I never researched properly and though the immersive experience was here, it’s not it’s elsewhere in the city We opted to pay €7 for a tour guide Charlotte She was very good and we found out a few bits of history we had no ideas about Well worth doing mind you and saw some originals of his best works
One of the best art galleries in the world. I’ve been to many and this so well put together enhanced by the audio guide. It’s my wife’s favourite artist so she loved it. I have huge respect for the man but also really enjoyed it. The whole thing seems well thought through.
This museum is a must do. I learned so much from the visit. The art is wonderful and the entire experience was high quality. It was very easy to use the tram to get to the museum district.
Was not disappointed. The audio tour was amazing and worth the extra money to explain some of the lesser known pieces on display. The tour brought Vincent to life.
9/10 something to do in Amsterdam, and 10/10 museum art. Has the largest collection of Original and well preserved Van Gogh paintings. And a timeline for his entire life. Original classics Displayed such as - Sunflowers/The bedroom and many, many of his classic portraits.
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