Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Museum Address
Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ticket Prices
€25 (under 18 free)
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2 artists in database
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, comprising over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 personal letters. The collection remained in family hands after Vincent's death in 1890, passing to his brother Theo, then to Theo's widow Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, and finally to their son Vincent Willem. In 1962, Vincent Willem founded the Van Gogh Foundation to preserve the collection, and the museum opened on June 2, 1973.
Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld designed the main building, completed after his death. Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa added an exhibition wing in 1999. The collection traces Van Gogh's entire artistic development, from early dark works like Miners in the Snow to the vibrant masterpieces of his final years: Bedroom in Arles, Café Terrace at Night, Almond Blossoms, and The Yellow House. The letters between Vincent and Theo provide unprecedented insight into an artist's creative process. The museum sits on Museumplein, alongside the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum. Advance ticket booking is required.
Visiting Van Gogh Museum
Almond Blossoms (1890), Bedroom in Arles (1888), and Café Terrace at Night are crowd favorites. The Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat is one of his most recognized faces.
Over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 700 letters. It's the world's largest Van Gogh collection by far. Wheatfield with Crows, once thought to be his last painting, hangs in the permanent galleries.
Yes, timed-entry tickets are required and often sell out days ahead. Morning slots fill fastest. Book online. The Yellow House and other Arles-period works are on the first floor, organized chronologically by period.
Post-Impressionism. Van Gogh moved beyond Impressionist light studies toward bold color and expressive brushwork. The museum traces this evolution from his dark Dutch paintings to the vivid Arles and Saint-Rémy canvases.
Yes. The museum displays works by artists Van Gogh admired or influenced. Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Bernard appear throughout. Japanese woodblock prints that inspired Van Gogh's composition choices have their own display section.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Van Gogh Museum directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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