Van Gogh Museum

Explore the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Visit the Van Gogh Museum’s permanent collection and explore Vincetnt van Gogh's masterpieces, like Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and Wheatfield with Crows, his drawings and letters, and discover the ideas and ambitions behind his art.

Van Gogh experienced life and the world intensely and wanted his art to portray the great themes of life, such as anxiety, suffering, love and hope. You follow the on-going search of an artist who was constantly trying to improve himself. In this way, you get a new view of an artist you thought you knew.

Paintings, drawings and letters

The story of his art is told throughout the galleries, not only giving a permanent position to his paintings but also to his drawings and letters. Important aspects of Van Gogh’s art are highlighted and studied through various themes. Van Gogh’s ambition to paint farmers, his search for colour and his personal interpretation of nature are given a prominent place in the museum, naturally featuring highlights like The Potato Eaters, The Bedroom, Sunflowers and Almond Blossom.

Myths and context

The museum focuses on the complete story: the artist, the context, his personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths and his influence until this very day.

Inspiring the world

The huge impact of Van Gogh on the first generation of artists after his death will be shown by expressive works such as those by Maurice de Vlaminck and Kees van Dongen from the museum's own collection.

Van Gogh's hope that his work might go on inspiring the world after his death has come true: until this very day he reaches out to millions of admirers.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Van Gogh Museum offers excellent accessibility for visitors using a wheelchair or walking aid. Disabled visitors are offered priority entrance to minimise queueing time and can use the lift located at the entrance to the museum.

The museum welcomes guide dogs fitted with a suitable harness.

HOW TO REACH

The nearest tram and bus stops are Van Baerlestraat (tram 2, 5 or 12) or Museumplein (tram: 3, 5 or 12, bus: 347 or 357).

ADMISSION

Adults: € 20
Visitors under 18: free (school groups excluded)
Museumkaart holders: free