Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein in Amsterdam holds the world's largest Van Gogh collection: some 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 letters by Vincent van Gogh. You follow his life and development as an artist.

What can you expect at the Van Gogh Museum?

• History: The museum opened on 2 June 1973 in the building by Gerrit Rietveld. In 1999 the exhibition wing by Kisho Kurokawa was added. Around 1.8 million people visit each year.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Van Gogh Museum are:
  • Sunflowers, 1889.
  • The Potato Eaters, 1885.
  • The Bedroom, 1888.
  • Almond Blossom, 1890.
  • Wheatfield with Crows, 1890.
• Self-portraits: The museum also owns nine self-portraits by Van Gogh.

Practical information

• Tickets: Buy your ticket online in advance for a fixed time slot.
• Looking ahead: From autumn 2028 the museum will be renovated. It will stay partly open and the permanent collection will remain on view.
• Surroundings: The museum is next to Moco Museum and close to the Rijksmuseum.

The Van Gogh Museum is a highlight of any visit to Amsterdam.

Furthermore Van Gogh Museum is near the following sights: House of Bols: Cocktail & Genever Experience (±60 m), Moco Museum (±70 m), Stedelijk Museum (±100 m), Diamond Museum (±125 m) & Rijksmuseum (±350 m).

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For information

Museumplein 6, Amsterdam
tel. +31 205 705 200 
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