Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is world-renowned for being the largest repository of works by Vincent van Gogh. It is located on Museumplein in the Amsterdam Zuid district, adjacent to the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. The museum opened its doors on 2 June 1973. 

What to Expect

• The collection includes over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters by Van Gogh, giving a comprehensive view of his life, techniques, and development. 
• Iconic works such as Sunflowers, The Bedroom, The Potato Eaters, and numerous self-portraits are part of the permanent display. 
• The museum also presents works by Van Gogh’s contemporaries (for example, Gauguin, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec) to place his work in its artistic context. 
• The museum comprises two main architectural parts: the Rietveld building, housing the permanent collection, and the Kurokawa wing, used for rotating temporary exhibitions. 
• Temporary exhibitions often explore themes related to Van Gogh’s influences, relationships with other artists, or deeper insights into particular phases of his life. 

Why Visit

• Visiting the Van Gogh Museum offers a rare opportunity to see the largest concentration of works by this influential artist, and to understand his life through not just his finished paintings but also his drawings and letters. 
• The way the museum combines original works with historical context and contemporary reflections helps visitors appreciate Van Gogh’s legacy and influence on modern art. 

Practical Info & Tips

• All tickets include admission to both the permanent collection and current temporary exhibitions. 
• The standard adult ticket price is about €24, while visitors under 18 enter for free. 
• You must reserve a time-slot when booking your ticket in advance (tickets are only sold online). 
• On average, visitors spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the museum, including the exhibits, the shop, and café. 
• Photography is allowed (without flash, tripod, etc.) for personal, non-commercial use. 
• The museum offers quiet visiting hours, low-stimulus tours, and rest areas for visitors who prefer a gentler pace. 

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