Vincent Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the world’s most famous and visited Impressionism art museums in the world. The museum is dedicated to the life and works of Dutch impressionistic artist, Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), who was one of the most influential and celebrated painters in history.

The Van Gogh Museum is located at the Museum Square, close to the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. It was opened in 1973 to house the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s work and is now one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam. The museum features over 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters by the artist, as well as a variety of other Impressionism artworks.

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam in short:

  • Age: All ages
  • Time needed to visit the Vincent Van Gogh Museum : 1.5 – 2 hours
  • Where in Amsterdam: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam
  • Discount possible?: Free for kids & youth (0-12), discount available for students and 65+ visitors
  • Can you use the iamsterdam city card for the Van Gogh Museum?: no, you can not use the Iamsterdam city card to visit the Vincent Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam
  • Neighborhood: Amsterdam Museum Quarter
  • Close to: Rijksmuseum, Diamond Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Vondelpark, Moco Museum

What can you see at the Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam?

The museum’s permanent collection includes some of Van Gogh’s most iconic works, such as “Sunflowers” (De Zonnebloemen), “The Bedroom” (“De slaapkamer”), “The Potato Eaters” (“De aardappeleters”), and “Almond Blossoms” (“Amandelbloesem”). You can explore the artist’s life by watching the change of the style (and the usage of certain colours) of his paintings. A selection of Van Gogh’s letters (which often were sent to his family) provide interesting insights into the artist’s personal life and motivations, are also on display.

The Van Gogh Museum is open seven days a week, with regular guided tours as well as a range of special events and activities. The museum offers discounts for students and seniors. There is also a gift shop in the museum, where visitors can purchase beautiful souvenirs and Van Gogh-inspired gifts.