Van Gogh Museum

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The Van Gogh Museum has the world’s largest collection of paintings, drawings, and letters by famous Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. This influential artist likely needs no introduction, as his extensive body of work is amongst some of the most well-known in the history of modern art. A trip to the Van Gogh Museum is an essential part of your experience in Amsterdam. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon admiring the beautiful Van Gogh paintings and works by his contemporaries, as well as learning about the fascinating history of this prolific artist.

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It is the Netherlands’ second most-visited museum, attracting between one and two million visitors each year. 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. There you will find over 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 letters by the Dutch artist. Some of the most well-known pieces on display include the Van Gogh Sunflowers (1889), Almond Blossoms (1890) and The Potato Eaters (1885). The museum also houses works by some of Van Gogh’s contemporaries, including Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat and Odilon Redon, amongst others. During your visit, you’ll be able to learn about the painter’s captivating history and his influence on the development of modern art.

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

For information:

Paulus Potterstraat 7, Amsterdam
tel. +31 205 705 200 
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