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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
If you decide to come here, make sure you get your tickets well in advance. Also, we prepaid the audio tour, which is well worth it. There is a line for your time slot and then you go in and get your audio in English and we did the highlights Tours we were only there one full hour, and it was more than enough for us. We are not into museums. The highlights literally give you the highlights of the three floors of the museum. If you’re in Amsterdam, it’s a must. Our ticket included entrance into modern art across the alleyway, which we went into as well. Worth seeing.
A must visit for any art, history lovers or bucket list chasers! One of Holland’s most famous individuals, the museum hosts hundreds of paintings and drawings included several of his most famous. Allow some time to access the museum, it was a bit of faff getting in scanning the tickets, but once you’re in, highly recommending picking up one of the audio tours. They are extremely beneficial and less than 4 euros! Allow 1-2 hours for your visit, and take note it closes at 18:00. So make sure you book earlier if you don’t want to be rushed for time. There are three levels to visit, with stairs and lift access, so it’s very easy to get around and also wheelchair friendly. Easy to locate in Amsterdam as well and the ticket prices are affordable. Overall a great visit and a must if you’re visiting Amsterdam!
We forgot to get tickets in advance but found out from the security staff the museum releases a block of tickets online at 5 pm the day before, so we obtained the tickets that way. The museum tells the life story through van Gogh’s drawings and paintings. The displays are well laid out and although at times a bit crowded, the other guests were quiet and courteous. We spent 2.5 hours in the museum and additional artists displays. It was a moving visit.
We arrived early after visiting the Rikjksmuseum. We were about 2 hours early for our ticket time and were hoping they would let us in. I wasn’t feeling great and when I told the ticket taker she let us in early. We thought the building was interesting and the art was great. We did have to leave our small bag in a locker. When we went to retrieve it the machine would not work. Others were having problems as well. Turns out you have to use the machine that is directly in front of the locker you are using. It was frustrating to be sure. Staff were more pleasant than the other museums we visited. Every place we went was very busy. We were told the summer months are much worse. I think anyone visiting mostly anywhere in Amsterdam should get tickets in advance to avoid either not being able to get in or long waits. And it’s much hotter than April, so consider having to wait in the heat without an advance purchased ticket.
For a Van Gogh Museum, it doesn't have too many Van Goghs. There's good art on display, from various artists, and the museum is quite large. They don't allow large bags in, and have convenient lockers available - free to use. The tickets seel out in advance, so make sure to pre-book. Thes gift shop inside is quite nice too.
The Van Gogh exhibition is wonderful and vast. Tristan, our guide, was really engaging, friendly and gave such an interesting and entertaining tour. I got the most from my visit by taking this tour than I would have otherwise. I'm really pleased I went with this tour guide.
Unforgettable day at this museum. Enjoyable time, timed entry made it easy. Loved learning about this artist. Great time
Whatever level of art lover you are, this museum is worth a vist. One can take a private tour, but you can also rent an audioguide and tour the museum at your leisure. You can pick a complete tour or highlight tour on the audioguide, it has to do with your interest and time available. Great modern building, BEAUTIFUL art, not just Van Gogh. Do reserve entry time before you go, they are strict.
A fantastic museum. Now I'm no art buff but this place was fascinating to learn about Van Gogh and his life. He did so many paintings! Not too busy and I would recommend the audio tour as well as that's really good. Great place to visit.
Fantastic museum. Just the right size. Great set up and lay out. Lovely shop. We loved our experience here and learned a lot.
We pre-booked this experience as many others were already booked up. It was a good visit we chose to do the audio tour and had the option to go at your own pace. There was a bit of queuing but not too long. It was well worth doing the audio tour as I could follow the tour at my own pace because I don’t walk very fast. There were lifts and escalators because the exhibition is on 3 floors. The only let down was a very rude man who didn’t have time to hand out the devices and explain how to use them! He was rushing people through. Be aware you are not allowed to take large bags with you and there is a handbag check. But on the whole was good value.
Great museum. Glad I go the ticket in advanced and it was for the opening time. I got to see the art before the museum got super crowded. The museum had a lot of Van Gogh art and it is a must. The only thing I did not like was that the start of the line was not marked and the line of tourists that queue at the door before the museum opened, was not considered when they moved us to the correct place.
Beautiful building, airy and very clean. Collection is stunning, with accessible interesting information. Only downside is many pictures are blocked by people taking lengthy rounds of photos/selfies. It would be great if popular galleries like this would consider having phone-free sessions for people who just want to look at the pictures.
I went to visit amsterdam with friends so we had to see the van gogh museum. We already had tickets that we purchased on the website because we heard it was full almost everyday so we didn’t wait to much. We discovered a lot on information about van gogh and his life.
My husband and I enjoyed it very much!! Well Recommended. Easy to get around . It was wonderful to appreciate his art from the early years and the transformation in his art. Magnificent
My daughter and I learnt so much about Van Gogh, and my respect for him as an artist and human being has deepened. There are many profound life lessons here and van Gogh’s letters are as interesting as his art. We didn’t go on a guided tour, we used the headphones with recorded information. We spent about two hours on the museum and 15 minutes in the gift shop where we picked up some beautiful Van Gogh souvenirs. Kids under 18 enter for free when accompanied by a parent or caregiver. I didn’t know this and bought a ticket for my daughter (which could not be refunded).
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a breathtaking journey through the mind and work of one of the most iconic artists in history. From the moment you walk in, you’re immersed in Vincent’s vibrant palette, emotional depth, and evolving technique. The layout takes you chronologically through his life, which makes it feel like you’re witnessing his personal and artistic transformation in real time. Seeing masterpieces like Sunflowers, The Bedroom, and Almond Blossom in person is a surreal experience the texture and brushstrokes add a dimension no print can replicate. But what makes the museum truly exceptional is how it goes beyond the art. Letters between Van Gogh and his brother Theo are displayed throughout, offering a deeply human look at his struggles, inspirations, and hopes. The museum is modern, well-organized, and easy to navigate, with helpful audio guides and informative plaques that enhance the storytelling without overwhelming you. Despite its popularity, the space flows well, although booking a timed ticket online is a must.
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.
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