About Van Gogh Museum

There must be very few who haven’t heard of Vincent van Gogh. This extremely popular artist of the Golden Age has far too many invaluable works to his credit. He is mostly known for his self-portraits, landscapes and still lifes. In the Netherlands alone, there are numerous art museums dedicated to the artistic creativity and other works of Van Gogh. One of the most famous and globally recognized museums being The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The primary reason why this particular gallery has gained so much appreciation and popularity over the years is its vast collection of the artist’s work. The museum has about 700 letters of the artist, 500 of his drawings, and more than 200 of his paintings!

 

Another reason is its cutting-edge exhibition and visitor space that attracts locals and tourists alike. You can follow his life’s work and notice the effect that other artists and their work had on him and his creations, and vice versa. More so, the museum serves as a research facility that enhances our understanding and knowledge of the artist’s life, his creations, his inspirations, how he worked, etc. It even offers art workshops for children. What a wonderful way to spend a day with your family!

 

Must See

  • Sunflower painting
  • The Night Watch
  • The Harvest, 1888
  • Pollard Willow
  • Worn Out
  • Boulevard de Clichy
  • Old Vineyard with Peasant Woman
  • Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette
  • Tree Roots

How to reach

Train

The nearest stops are Van Baerlestraat or Museumplein.The Train lines Sprinter stops near the museum. Metro 51 and also bus lines 170, 172 and 197 pass near the Van Gogh Museum.
The Light Rail lines 10,12 and 2 stop near the destination.
Tram from Central Station: Tram 2 or 12, stop at Museumplein.

Bus
Bus from Central Station: Bus 347 to Uithoorn or Bus 357 to Kudelstaart, stops at Museumplein.
 

Tips

  • The museum has a cloakroom where you can leave your coat, bag, umbrella.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Photography is only allowed at certain designated areas in the museum.
  • The museum also has a cafe and a shop for visitors.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available in the museum.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted in the museum or in the exhibition spaces.
  • Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Van Gogh Museum.
  • Both printed and digital tickets are acceptable to enter the museum.
  • Book your tickets online to avoid a queue.
  • Visit early as the place is known to get crowded later. 
  • An audio tour is available.

Visit Time

Sunday:           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Monday:           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Tuesday:          9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:     9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Thursday:         9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Friday:              9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Saturday:         9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
 

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Waiting Time

None, if the crowd is less.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult 19 EUR
Free for children under 18

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Time you can spend

1 - 2 hour

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 9.49°C

 

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