Also available in: 
繁體中文 
简体中文 
ไทย 
日本語 
한국어 
Indonesia 
Español
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most popular museums in the world. It houses the biggest collection of Van Gogh’s work in a modern, recently refurbished building in Amsterdam’s Museum Square. With over 2.3 million visitors in 2017 alone, the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and workshops all keep visitors coming back every year.
The permanent collection includes one of the most famous paintings in the world – Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. It also chronicles the different phases of his short artistic life. From his earlier, darker work from Nuenen and Antwerp, to his more modernist-inspired, colourful pieces from Paris and beyond.
The Van Gogh Museum is also home to restoration and research facilities that shine more light on Van Gogh’s life and give you insight into how he worked. You can also learn more about the restoration process as well as the conservation work that goes on.
Not only for adults, the museum is also popular with kids who can attend fun and interactive art workshops at the museum. It’s also open late every Friday, attracting a younger crowd with its DJs and musicians until 9 pm closing time.
Prepare your visit to Van Gogh Museum
When to visit Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is open usually from 9 am – 7 pm, we recommend checking the opening hours in the museum’s official site. On Fridays it’s open until 9 pm and Saturdays until 6 pm. The busiest times at the museum are between 11am and 3pm. To avoid the crowds, you should visit between 9-11am, or after 3pm. Remember that the last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
How long is needed to visit Van Gogh Museum
You should reserve approximately two hours to visit the Van Gogh Museum. The average visit lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, which is enough time to explore the permanent collection on show. If you also want to see a temporary exhibition or spend some time in the museum café or shop, reserve a little extra time.
What should I wear to visit Van Gogh Museum
While there’s no specific dress code, you should keep in mind that you won’t be able to bring rucksacks, umbrellas or larger backpacks and items into the museum. Jackets and handbags are allowed, while all other items will have to be left in the cloakroom. There are no lockers at the museum.
What is there to see in Van Gogh Museum
Sunflowers is Van Gogh’s famous still life painting from 1889. This iconic work of art was created while the artist was living in the south of France. Created in addition to a series of sunflower paintings he’d created in Paris a couple of years prior, this piece was made to impress his soon-to-be housemate and fellow artist Gauguin. You can find this world-famous artwork hanging in the Rietveld building of the Van Gogh Museum.
Alongside Van Gogh’s work, the museum also houses the work of other artists in the Temporary Exhibition space in the Kurokawa wing. Over the years this has included some major exhibitions that showcase masterworks from some of Van Gogh’s peers. Gauguin, Munch, Malevich, Kandinsky and Vallotton have all been on display here.
The Van Gogh museum really comes to life on Friday nights, when the opening hours are extended until 9 pm. The museum attracts a younger, after-work crowd who enjoy the museum after-hours. You can enjoy the collection with a drink in hand, while a DJ plays over the speakers and musicians and performers fill the space. It’s definitely not to be missed if you want to see the museum in a fun new light.
