Van Gogh Museum

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum maintains the world’s largest collection of the works of the world’s most popular artist - Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), his paintings, drawings and letters, completed with the art of his contemporaries. Each year, 1.6 million visitors come to the Van Gogh Museum, making it one of the 25 most popular museums in the world.

The collection features the works of Vincent van Gogh – more than 200 painting, 500 drawings but also works of other artists, his contemporaries – Impressionists and Postimpressionists. Van Gogh's work is organized chronologically into five periods, each representing a different period of his life and work: The Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy and Auvers-sur-Oise. The museum made part of its collection accessible on Internet throughGoogle Art Project.

The modern main building was designed by Gerrit Rietveld, completed by his partners after his death (opened in 1973), with later built elliptical exhibition wing by Kisho Kurokawa (opened in 1999).

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Timothy Reid (19 days ago)
Had a great visit. Arrived at the correct time. Easy check in. Unlike us, setup your locker, and then a number is assigned, not the other way around and our stuff got locked in not our locker. Staff were helpful and sorted it for us. Had an amazing visit and the audio tour is worth the money.
Kyrylo Shevchuk (22 days ago)
One of the best art galleries I've been to, one of the best artists. Nice and comfortable modern building. And of course the audio guide, the best thing this museum has. Very high quality and cleverly made, in many languages. But... the entrance is too expensive and the prices for students and under 18s don't always work. Recommended.
Rizwan Ghafoor (25 days ago)
The museum is a must-visit for art enthusiasts. It offers a unique experience, especially if you’re interested in painting or art. One highlight is a small section where you can examine a tiny paint sample under a microscope, which is truly remarkable. Here are some recommendations to enhance your visit: - Book your tickets in advance and try to get morning tickets. This will give you more time and space to explore the museum freely. - Use the audio guide and follow the 45-minute route. This will allow you to see all the masterpieces and avoid the museum getting too crowded. - Keep in mind that the museum is quite touristy, so it’s best to visit during the week and avoid peak tourist days. - The museum store is worth checking out.
Jibanul Haque (29 days ago)
If you’re a fan of Van Gogh and want to know more about his work, this place is a must visit. It showcases a huge collection of his paintings and offers insights into his personal life. Surprisingly, the iconic Starry Night painting is not on display here; it’s currently in New York.
Séda Haroutunian (45 days ago)
It was great. Very various works of artist divided in a good way. As well as the construction of the museum was nice as the most famous paintings were also projected in the wall which was making the atmosphere even better. Inside shops were nice with good service and quality products. If you’re in Amsterdam and like art this place is must visit. Totally recommend ?
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