Van Gogh Museum
Standort
Grundlegende Informationen
- Die weltweit größte Sammlung von Van Gogh-Gemälden
- Zahlreiche Werke von Van Goghs Zeitgenossen
- Lesen Sie persönliche Briefe des Künstlers
- Optional: interaktive und spannende Multimedia-Tour
Praktische Informationen
Kinder
Kinderticket für 0-17 Jährige
Öffnungszeiten
Montag - Sonntag: 9.00 - 17.00
Sprachen
Die optionale Multimedia-Tour ist in Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Italienisch, Niederländisch, Portugiesisch, Spanisch, Japanisch, Koreanisch, Mandarin und Russisch verfügbar.
Ticket Informationen
Ticket direkt auf dem Handy verfügbar
Tickets können nicht umdisponiert oder storniert werden
Weitere Informationen
Das Van Gogh Museum hat seine eigenen Datenschutzrichtlinien, allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen und die Regeln für einen sicheren Besuch. Bitte lesen Sie diese vor Ihrem Besuch.
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Zugänglichkeit
Anreise
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Die nächsten Haltestellen sind Vijzelgracht (Metro 52), Museumplein (Straßenbahn 2, 5 & 12) und Van Baerlestraat (Straßenbahn 3).
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Die Heimat von Vincent Van Goghs Kunst
Ein Besuch des Van Gogh-Museums sollte unbedingt auf Ihrer To-Do-Liste stehen, wenn Sie Amsterdam besuchen und sich für die Werke des weltberühmten Künstlers interessieren. Das Museum beherbergt die weltweit größte Sammlung von Werken Vincent van Goghs, darunter über 200 seiner Gemälde, 500 Zeichnungen und mehr als 750 Briefe.
Der einflussreiche post-impressionistische Künstler braucht kaum eine Einführung, denn sein umfangreiches Werk hat einen festen Platz in der Geschichte moderner Kunst. Ein Besuch des Museums ist daher ein unverzichtbarer Bestandteil Ihres Aufenthaltes in Amsterdam.
Entdecken Sie die größte Van Gogh-Sammlung der Welt
Das Van Gogh Museum ist direkt am Museumsplatz gelegen. Hier in der Nähe finden Sie ebenfalls das Rijksmuseum, das Royal Concertgebouw und das moderne Stedelijk Museum. Das Museum ist das am zweithäufigsten besuchte Museum der Niederlande und zieht jedes Jahr zwischen einer und zwei Millionen Besucher an.
Das Museum besteht aus zwei Gebäuden, die von den renommierten Architekten Kisho Kurokawa und Gerrit Rietveld entworfen wurden. Der Kurokawa-Flügel wird für temporäre Ausstellungen genutzt und das Rietveld-Gebäude zeigt die permanenten Ausstellung. Zu den bekanntesten Ausstellungsstücken gehören die Sonnenblumen (1889), die Mandelblüten (1890) und Die Kartoffelesser (1885).
Van Goghs Zeitgenossen
Das Museum beherbergt neben der Kunst Van Goghs außerdem zahlreiche Werke von anderen Künstlern; seinen Zeitgenossen, von denen er sich inspirieren ließ und die er selbst inspirierte. Dazu gehören unter anderem Künstler wie Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec und Odilon Redon und viele mehr.
Diese Kunstwerke erlauben es dem Museum, Ihnen als Besucher mehr Kontext zu bieten und Van Goghs Geschichte und Werke besser in seine Zeit einzuordnen. Sie erfahren mehr über die fesselnde Geschichte des Malers und seinen Einfluss auf die Entwicklung der modernen Kunst.
Sichern Sie sich Ihre Eintrittskarten für das Van Gogh Museum
Genießen Sie einen entspannten Nachmittag, lassen Sie sich von den wunderschönen Gemälden Van Goghs und den Werken seiner Zeitgenossen in den Bann ziehen und erfahren Sie mehr über die faszinierende Geschichte des tragischen Künstlers. Kaufen Sie jetzt Ihre Tickets und gehen Sie auf Zeitreise durch das Leben des Künstlers!
Sie haben zudem die Möglichkeit, Ihren Besuch im Van Gogh Museum mit einer Multimedia Tour zu erweitern, die Ihnen einen neuen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise des Künstlers und seine Beweggründe gibt und Ihnen eine neue Seite Van Gogh zeigt. Sichern Sie sich Ihre Tickets für das Van Gogh Museum über unsere Website und krönen Sie Ihre Amsterdam-Reise mit einem Besuch in einem der berühmtesten Museen der Welt!
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Wundervoll 👌
Das Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam ist zweifellos eines der größten Highlights der Stadt und ein absolutes Muss für jeden Besucher. Die Atmosphäre im Museum ist angenehm und einladend, was das gesamte Erlebnis noch bereichert. Ein wichtiger Tipp ist, die Tickets im Voraus zu buchen. So umgeht man lange Warteschlangen und hat mehr Zeit, die beeindruckenden Werke zu genießen. Es lohnt sich ebenfalls, den Audio Guide hinzuzufügen. Dieser bietet verschiedene Optionen: Man kann sich für eine intensive Tour entscheiden, die tiefere Einblicke in van Goghs Leben und Werk gibt, oder eine kürzere Zusammenfassung der Highlights wählen. Die Erklärungen sind klar und verständlich und eignen sich hervorragend für Besucher jeden Alters, einschließlich Teenager und Kinder. Die Kunstwerke sind nicht nur beeindruckend, sondern die Art und Weise, wie sie präsentiert werden, macht die Inhalte lebendig und unterhaltsam. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist die Begrenzung der Besucherzahlen. Dies sorgt für eine ruhigere Atmosphäre und ermöglicht es jedem, die Kunstwerke in Ruhe zu betrachten und das Erlebnis wirklich zu genießen. Insgesamt ist das Van Gogh Museum ein inspirierender Ort, der zeigt, wie sehr Kunst verbinden kann. Ich kann einen Besuch nur wärmstens empfehlen!
Must Do Museum im Amsterdam
Wunderschönes Museum welches super Einblicke in die Gedanken und Gefühle von Van Gogh gibt. Sowohl bemerkenswerte Bilder als auch Briefe an seinen Bruder sind Teil der Ausstellung. Super leckerer Kaffee nimm Café beim Souvenirshop
Was kostet es in Europa Kunstwerke zu betrachten ? Ein kleiner Vergleich bzw 'Rant'
Mein zweiter Trip nach Amsterdam incl zweiten Besuch im durchaus sehenswerten Van Goch Museum hat mich dazu gebracht, mal über die Kosten des Reisens im Allgemeinen und zu Museen im Besondere nachzudenken. Spoiler: Hauptsächlich deshalb, weil ich mich über die meiner Meinung nach überzogenen Preise in Amsterdam ärgere. Setzen wir mal die Eintrittspreise einiger europäischer Kunstmuseen die ich besucht habe in Relation: 25€ für die Uffizien in Florenz (x-mal größer als Amsterdam...) 24€ für das Van Goch Museum Amsterdam 22€ für den Louvre in Paris (ca 20x größer als das VG-Museum Amterdam) 20€ für die Vaticanischen Museen in Rom, gigantisch... 16€ für das Musee D'Orsay in Paris (größer als VG....) 14€ für das Musee Marmottam in Paris (für die Monet-Liebhaber, kleiner als das VG) 12,70 für die Courtauld Gallery in London (ehr klein, aber tolle Bilder) 12,50€ für das Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris 12€ für das Musee des Impressionnismes Giverny 0€ für alle staatlichen Museen in London, wie z.B. dem Tate, dem Tate-Modern, der National Gallary, National Portrait Gallery und viele weitere Museen... Mein nicht-objektives Fazit: das Van Goch Museum in Amsterdam ist gemessen am Gebotenen das teuerste Museum, welches ich jemals in Europa besucht habe. Und zum Reisen gehört ja auch das ANreisen: 90€ für 2 Tage Parken in Amsterdam im Parkhaus ! Ich habe schon für knapp 100-120€ die Woche in Parkhäusern in Paris und London gestanden und letzte Woche für 72€ hatte ich 4 Tage lang in Leipzig einen Parkplatz. Fazit: Parken in Amsterdam bedeutet mit Abstand das meiste Geld, welches ich jemals im Leben für Parken bezahlt habe. Und dann kommt die 'Tourismusabgabe': 12,5% in Amsterdam unter 3% waren es in Paris unter 3% waren es in Paris unter 1% bei z.B. 200€ die Nacht in London, macht ca 1,14€ pro Person/Nacht Fazit: Amsterdam verlangt die höchsten Tourismusabgaben Europas. (Hab's auch noch mal gegoogelt...) Also für mich war's Das jetzt erstmal mit Urlaub in Amsterdam und den Niederlanden. Vergleichsweise nah von Deutschland aus bedeutet nicht 'vergleichsweise preiswert', im Gegenteil. Werde meine nächsten Urlaube vorzugsweise wieder in London und Paris verbringen, denn dort ist es sowohl preiswerter als das auch signifikant mehr geboten wird.
Sag mir wo die Blumen sind: Nevermore
Eine unglaublich gut gemachte, absolut sehenswerte Präsentation von formatsprengenden Werken des Anselm Kiefer, der früh von Van Gogh beeinflusst wurde, im Zusammenhang mit ausgewählten Bildern des Van Gogh. Die Ausstellung ist so getaktet, dass Besucher nur zu bestimmten Zeiten eingelassen werden, so ist genug Raum und Ruhe, die Bilder zu genießen. Das Thema wird im angrenzenden Staedelijk Museum fortgeführt. Gute Audioführung! Tickets früh online buchen ist eine Empfehlung.
Top-Empfehlung für den Amsterdam-Aufenthalt
Anzahl und Präsentation der Gemälde haben ebenso positiv überrascht wie die Architektur des Museums. Dass man nicht erwarten kann, sich das Museum mit ein paar wenigen Besuchern zu teilen dürfte naheliegend sein - und dass es keine Möglichkeit gäbe, kurzfristig an zurückgegebene Eintrittskarten zu kommen, ist eine Mär: Man muss nur freundlich mit den gestressten Museumsmitarbeitern reden, und es tun sich legale MIttel und Wege auf....
Museumserlebnis at it's best ...
das Museum kann mit dem "Munch" in Oslo mithalten ... drei Etagen sind dem Leben und Werk van Gogh's gewidmet. Klassische Ausstellung und Multimedia-Elemente sind enthalten (die Texte vielleicht ein bisschen old fashioned) Es gab eine Kinder-Abteilung, einen vielseitigen Museums-Shop und ein tolles Café zum ausruhen ... und ich hatte das Glück, dass aktuell eine Sonderschau zu den Impressionisten (Frankreich und der Einfluss auf die Niederländer) zu sehen war.
Modernes Museum mit tollem Shop
Als erstes: Hier muss man rechtzeitig die Tickets im Internet buchen - mit 22€ sind sie aber sicher nicht überteuert und bei uns hat das bestens funktioniert. Die teuren Angebote mit Führung und "ohne Wartezeit" kann man sich ersparen. Die Bilder und das Leben van Goghs sind im Museum gut beschrieben. Zweitens: Das Museum ist sehr populär und ist trotz Besucherrationierung gut gefüllt. Man muss sich also je nach Bild etwas "durchkämpfen". Und drittens: Der Shop hat uns ausnehmend gut gefallen - besser als derjenige nahbei ... Eine schöne Erfahrung also!
Van Gogh Museum
Das Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam ist sehr empfehlenswert. Man konnte sehr viele berühmte Gemälde von Van Gogh sehen und wer sich für Kunst interessiert ist hier zu 100% richtig.
Absolut empfehlenswert
Sehr interessantes, toll gestaltetes Museum. Wurde von der Schwägerin und Neffen von Vincent van Gogh aufgebaut und diesen familiären Flair spürt man.
Großartiges Museum!
Im Van-Gogh-Museum ist die größte Sammlung der Werke des namensgebenden Künstlers weltweit zu bestaunen. Die Sonnenblumen und viele weitere bekannte Meisterwerke sind zu sehen. Ein Muss in Amsterdam!
Van Gogh Museum. Tolles Museum, wenn Sie etwas über Kunst lernen möchten
Viele berühmte Bilder und Galerien. Der Platz ist riesig und schön. Ich wollte nur suchen "Selfie Wall" Aber ich kann es nicht finden.
Die Geschichte und seine Bilder
Die Tragische Geschichte und seine Bilder werden den Besuchern auf eine abwechslungsreiche Weise nahe gebracht. Man kann gut selbständig ohne oder mit Guide die Ausstellung geniessen.
Die Anzahl der Bilder hat mich überrascht
In meiner Jugend in Versailles, lange bevor diese wahnsinnigen Preise für die Bilder von Vincent van Gogh geboten wurden, hatte mich dieser Maler fasziniert. Im Pariser Louvre insbesondere „Die Kirche von Auvers“. Ich wusste, dass seine frühen Bilder meist in Brauntönen und dunkel waren. Im Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam hat mich die Anzahl der Bilder überrascht und dass er zum Schluss fast täglich ein Bild gemalt hat. Sehr sehenswerte Ausstellung! Mehr Besucher sind aber nicht sinnvoll.
This word was never meant for one as beautiful as you
A brilliant museum. Easy to enjoy at your own pace with the audio guide, I would not have enjoyed it so much without it as it tells you Vincent's remarkable yet tragic story. For anyone visiting Amsterdam it's a must.
Superb - book tickets in advance
Myself and my wife visited recently on a weekend break. We have no knowledge of art but we were informed this museum was more of an experience than a gallery. It was just that and the museum was well structured and allowed you to follow the life journey of Vincent, his family, his troubles and the development of his art and studies. For non art fanatics like myself it provided an education of the artist which helped us appreciate the art better on the visit. The entrance to the museum has a well structured cloak room service and extremely helpful staff. We booked a time slot one day in advance which allowed us to walk straight in. This is strongly advised as the que waiting for tickets outside was huge.
The troubled master on display here
We booked well in advance as it did sell out. The audio guide is well organized and much better than the Riks.
Van Gogh, the man, the myth, the artist
I thought I knew Van Gogh, until I visited this museum. Through a collection of some of his greatest masterpieces, a story of tragedy and artistic anguish is told. The architecture of the hub is simply genius, and the inside is modern and welcoming. I got the audio tracks, which describes Van Gogh’s journey through life. He is truly a tragic character, and this museum show it well. This experience is best with slightly older children and adults, but I think everyone can appreciate the art. All in all, a splendiferous trip!
Worth the visit
Buy your tickets in advance. Great museum which is well laid out around the life of Van Gogh and includes many of his original works.
Would recommend
My family and I went on this tour on our visit to Amsterdam. We are not great art enthusiasts, but had read that it was a good museum. We all really enjoyed the museum and the exhibit. We did the audio tour so we were able to go from room to room at our own pace. The museum was very well organized and the exhibits were very interesting and we enjoyed seeing how his life progressed through the art. There are a lot of floors and steps that you have to use if that is a consideration, but there are elevators.
Van Gogh Museum - must vistit when in Amsterdam.
A wonderful museum, simply a must-visit for art lovers.
Fantastisk oplevelse
Jeg besøgte museet alene og deltog i en guided tour. Vi havde en engelsk guide, der fortalte med stor begejstring og energi. Det var alle pengene værd, så man kom et lag dybere end hvis man selv går rundt og ser malerierne. Hvis man er kulturelt- og kunstinteresseret så er det et kæmpe ja tak. Museet er meget populært, og man skal købe billetter i god tid (1-2 uger før).
Solrosor på duk
Prisvärt. Parkering närliggande. Enkelt att boka online. Se bara till att du hittar deras officiella sida. Har hört om folk som blivit scammade på sina entréer. Tydlig inblick i hela hans liv. Tog en timme att gå igenom ungefär, vilket för oss som familj var lagom. Fin giftshop 🌻
Sulle tracce di van Gogh
Non si puo' andare ad Amsterdam e non visitare il museo di Van Ghoh,in effetti l'esperienza della visita a questo splendido museo e' di quelle che fai una volta nella vita.Tutto molto ben spiegato dalla audioguida e semplice nelle informazioni basilari per conoscere il Van Grog artista e sopratutto uomo
Highly recommend
They have so many of his works, it was fascinating seeing the evolution of his work throughout his life. Highly recommend.
Fantastic museum that exceeded my expectations
Had a fantastic visit to the Van Gogh museum! I didn't know very much about Van Gogh's work or his life but came away with a richer understanding about his talent, life, family, and impact on art. I found his work and story very moving and inspirational. I paid extra for an audio tour which was well-worth the money - it was a great accompaniment to my visit, guiding me through the museum and providing additional context and insight into various paintings on display. The museum was very well laid out and easy to follow, with plenty of friendly staff available to help or answer any questions. It was sold out when I visited so the galleries were fairly busy but not overwhelmingly so. There are free lockers to store bags which was useful. I stayed about 2.5-3hrs which was enough time to fully follow the extended audio guide around the temporary and permanent exhibits and visit the museum shop for a memento. The museum exceeded my expectations and is well worth a visit!
Expo jaune
Habitant à Grasse, nous avons visité le musée pour l'expo jaune liée aux parfums de Grasse. Le musée est grand et bien agencé. La série d'autoportaits de Van Gogh est sympa. Nous avons pu voir des tableaux emblématiques comme les tournesols et les iris.
10 out of 10 would recommend 👌
Lovely museum with beautiful art pieces! Fully booked, but still efficient and not too crowded. Spacious, clean and calm. Great collection! It is really something else seeing the pieces up close, the layers and strokes! Very good audio guide! Recommend using it! Loved the temporary exhibit too, with the family history ❤️ Really nice shops too! Great experience all over!!! I even got to see my favorite one from it's visit in Norway in 2015 - Undergrowth 🥰 Van Gogh has been my favorite ever since and I finally got to visit the museum in Amsterdam. 🥰 Amazing 👏
Brilliant
Fantastic experience . Completely different to the chaos of the Rijkemuseum . Still a lot of people but everyone just moving around slowly and in the same direction mostly . Brilliant temporary exhibition on at the moment as well before you star the main event . Fascinating stuff .
Van Gogh compendium of knowledge
Beautiful pictures painted by Van Gogh, his struggle with mental disease, support of the family. The whole biography about one of the most important painters in history in one place. Truly impressed.
A shrine to Van Gogh
Having been to the Amsterdam a number of times without visiting the Van Gogh Museum has been something of a cardinal sin. But it is never too late to amend a mistake, and so I finally did. While you will find this Dutch master's work scattered across the world's great museums and celebrated endlessly in books, there is no place that comes close to being a shrine to his legacy, his contribution to art and his devotion to his craft. That said, if you're in Amsterdam, make time for it. If you're planning a visit, book your ticket in advance because you won't be the only one in the queue. Van Gogh continues to draw admirers from every corner of the world, more than a century after his death. The museum, as I saw it, demands your attention and time. Every floor, every gallery and every painting asks you to slow down. As you make your way through the collection, the exhibits tell the story of how Vincent van Gogh became the artist the world knows today. They do not shy away from his personal struggles or the loneliness that marked much of his life or his mental health struggles. They also reveal the importance of the people who helped him, above all the bond he shared with his brother, Theo. His paintings will, of course, grip you, they will hold you, and for the right reasons. From the blossom series to the sunflowers and many of his other celebrated works, the colours and brushstrokes are instantly recognisable. But what stays with you long after you leave is not simply the beauty of the paintings, it is the humanity behind them and the human behind them. The museum's curators, in my opinion, have done an exceptional job of allowing visitors to understand not only the artist's work, but also the person who created it, his doubts and his commitment to art despite repeated setbacks. Standing before these canvases, it becomes clear that Vincent was not trying to paint the world as it appeared, he was trying to paint what it felt like to experience it. His thick brushstrokes, bold colours and restless compositions transformed ordinary landscapes, flowers and faces into emotional landscapes. That is why his work still feels contemporary, it speaks less to the eye than to the human condition itself, reminding us that great art does not emerge from perfection but from an uncompromising determination to make meaning out of joy, suffering and everything in between. All in all, the Van Gogh Museum succeeds because it understands that preserving a legacy is about more than displaying paintings. It is about telling the story of the man behind them. Very few museums do that with as much care, depth and respect.
A bucket list moment
The Van Gogh museum had long been on my list and was one of the main reasons for our trip, it did not disappoint! The museum is thoughtfully laid out and the accompanying audio tour guides you through Van Goghs life, inspirations and the art of the time. You could easily lose yourself here for a day immersed in the exhibits, artwork and artifacts.
Outstanding Gallery
Located in the "museum quarter" (many museums within a 5 minute stroll) is the world famous Van Gogh Museum. The museum although not new, it is new for us & so much nicer and grander than the previous building which we visited a couple of decades ago. We booked in advance and getting in was easy, the entrance level has escalators that descend into a large area which has cafe's, gift shops etc, and of course the entrance into the main gallery which is set over several floors. Many people there, but not to busy and even the most famous of pictures was easy to access. I had not seen "the potato eaters" before, which was a treat. Do book online in advance otherwise you may not be able to visit on the date/time that suits you.
Per chi soggiorna ad Amsterdam è una meta da non mancare
Per chi soggiorna ad Amsterdam è una tappa obbligata. Nel museo sono esposti numerosi quadri dell'artista e l'audio guida è compresa nel biglietto di ingresso. Ci sono più livelli di approfondimento della guida. Consiglio quello completo, ne vale la pena per le esaurienti spiegazioni fornite
Unbelievable Experience and a lasting impression
I loved my visit to the Van Gogh Museum. I spent almost 4 hours here. The museum is very well laid out and takes you on a step-by-step journey through the life of Vincent Van Gogh. The exhibits here are thought-provoking, with many lessons about life. Even if you are not a fan of Van Gogh’s art, you will still learn something about life with a visit to the museum. A lot of food for thought. I left the museum with a lasting impression.
Da non perdere
Ottimo museo. Nuovo e ben curato. Personale super organizzato e un ottima audioguida
Vraiment a faire !
Musee magnifique et passionnant. A faire avec l audio guide. Réserver vos places
Un museo che ha (quasi) tutto
Il museo racconta pienamente la vita di Vincent Van Gogh non solo attraverso le opere, ma anche con racconti di vita dell'autore (lettere, aneddoti). Il prezzo vale l'esperienza, peccato per l'assenza di alcune opere che tutt'ora sono esposte in altri musei ("La notte stellata", per esempio).
Worth a visit, but get the audio guide!
This was a stopover for us before catching the night train. We found ourselves enjoying it much more than we had expected to. It was informative (the audio guide was very good) and the paintings were well displayed. We would definitely recommend a visit. We did have lunch in the restaurant, and that we did not feel was very good value for money.
No substitute for seeing this collection in person.
The main gallery of the museum is a wonderful experience - it is excellently curated, and spaciously presented. The cost of the admission fee is extremely reasonable given the the breadth of the collection on display. Staff were very pleasant. I would expect most people would want to dedicate at least several hours (at a minimum) to have a good experience of the collection. Given our experience (mid-afternoon), it was very busy, and certain room and galleries felt very crowded at times, with bottlenecks at the 'usual suspect' iconic paintings, so if going again, I would probably recommend/aim an earlier visiting time (morning might be best). Ultimately, There is really no substitute to seeing this collection in person and spending as much time as possible absorbing them.
Relaxing and educational
Visited as an excursion on a cruise. I did a self guided audio tour. Enjoyed it and learned a lot. There are public restrooms, a place to eat and a gift shop. There is also an escalator to shopping mall type area.
A day well spent at the Van Gogh Museum!
My first visit to the Van Gogh Museum was an unforgettable experience. I arrived on a Saturday right when the museum opened at 9:00 AM and ended up staying until closing time at 6:00 PM. Even after spending the entire day there, I still felt like there was more to discover. As home to the largest collection of Van Gogh’s works in the world, the museum offers a remarkable journey through both his art and his life. I highly recommend getting the audio guide. I chose the English version, and I appreciated that it offered both shorter and more in-depth tours. The extended version takes about 90 minutes and provides fascinating stories behind the paintings and the artist himself. The permanent collection spans multiple floors and contains many of Van Gogh’s most famous works, including Sunflowers, Wheatfield with Crows, and his unfinished final painting, Tree Roots. One thing I particularly enjoyed was learning about the myths surrounding some of his paintings. For example, I had always heard that Wheatfield with Crows was his last painting, but the museum explains that he actually painted several more optimistic works afterward. The exhibition does much more than display paintings. It tells the story of Vincent van Gogh as a person - his struggles, his love of nature, and especially his close relationship with his brother Theo van Gogh, whose support was essential throughout Vincent’s life. Seeing the letters and learning about their bond added a deeply human dimension to the experience. The museum also showcases works by artists who inspired Van Gogh, such as Claude Monet, as well as artists who were later influenced by him. It provides valuable context for understanding his place in art history. One of my favorite moments was at the very beginning of the exhibition, where visitors encounter Van Gogh through his self-portraits. I had always wondered why he painted himself so often. The museum explains that he simply could not afford to hire models, so he used his own reflection as a subject. Small details like this made the artist feel much more relatable. The temporary exhibition was also excellent and included works such as Almond Blossoms. There was plenty to see beyond the permanent collection. Despite being very crowded, especially on a Saturday, the museum was well organized. Visitor flow was managed efficiently, and while there were lines at times, everything moved smoothly. The museum also provides lockers for luggage storage, clean restrooms near the café area, and a café serving good food. I also enjoyed the museum shop and creative spaces where visitors can engage with the artwork in different ways, including activities inspired by Van Gogh’s paintings. Perhaps the most inspiring part of the visit was learning about Van Gogh’s incredible dedication to his craft. In roughly the last 70 days of his life, he created around 75 paintings - an astonishing level of productivity! Walking through the galleries and seeing the beauty he found in ordinary landscapes, nature, and everyday life was genuinely moving. Even though some of his most famous works, such as The Starry Night (Museum of Modern Art, New York) and certain self-portraits held by other museums around the world, are not here, the collection is extraordinary and offers an unparalleled insight into Van Gogh’s artistic journey. Whether you are an art lover or simply curious about one of history’s most influential painters, the Van Gogh Museum is absolutely worth a visit. Plan to spend several hours here - you will need them.
Fascinating and interesting museum
This is one of the best and most interesting museums I have ever visited. It not only houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings in the world, but also a fascinating and understandable history of his remarkable life. I got goose bumps just being that close to so many amazing paintings. It's absolutely necessary to book a spot in advance. And by all means pay for the audio guide -- it's well worth the small extra cost.
Van Gogh Wonderful -Audio Guide Terrible
The story of Van Gogh and his paintings was in chronological order. It was exciting to see some of the paintings up close especially the Sunflowers. His history of mental illness is also covered, but the emphasis is on his artwork and how it changed over time. My complaint is about the audio guides. Horrible. I could barely keep mine on. It was difficult to use and hard to use for each painting in the rooms.
Excellent, clean and modern museum
I’m not usually someone who goes to art galleries, but this was recommended to me. It did not disappoint. It is spotlessly clean in the museum. The staff are very friendly. Free lockers for your belongings (no backpacks allowed, which is standard in many museums). The exhibitions were very interesting. We declined the audio guide as we just wanted to just soak in the art and read the information. The permanent collection was my favourite, but it was also interesting to see other works from different artists in the current exhibition too. One thing that was a bit annoying (and sadly pretty common) was a significant number of people just wandering round filming non-stop. It impacted on our enjoyment a bit. It was also kind of sad to see people viewing the gallery through a camera lens (which you could easily do at home) rather than taking the opportunity to view those paintings directly with just their eyes and be in the moment with the artwork (none of this is the fault of the museum, however).
Recomendable..sin olvidarse de comprar en forma anticipada
Las instalaciones impecables y el audio guía fácil de manejar destacando lo relevante
Exploring the Life and Art of Vincent van Gogh
We really enjoyed our visit to the Van Gogh Museum. The museum offers a fascinating journey through the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, with a large collection of paintings, drawings, and personal stories that help visitors understand his artistic development and unique style. The exhibition is well organized, making it easy to follow Van Gogh’s career from his early works to his later masterpieces. I especially appreciated the opportunity to see so many of his paintings in one place and learn more about the influences behind his art. The museum is modern, well maintained, and provides a comfortable environment for visitors. That said, I was hoping to see a few more of his most iconic and impressive paintings. While the collection is extensive and interesting, We felt that the presence of additional world-famous masterpieces would have made the experience even more memorable. Nevertheless, the artworks on display are beautiful and offer valuable insight into one of history’s greatest artists. Overall, the Van Gogh Museum is a very nice place to visit in Amsterdam. It combines art, history, and culture in an engaging way and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in painting or looking to learn more about Van Gogh’s remarkable life and legacy. Try it.
Really nice
Really nice experience. We had a docent led tour of the “yellow” exhibit. Small size ensures you see it all without being overwhelmed.
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Très beau musée avec de très belles œuvres et bien agencé permettant de facilement se déplacer. Néanmoins gros point négatif : trop de monde, on ne voit pas bien les œuvres, les gens poussent et c’est désagréable, dommage qu’il n’y ai pas une meilleure régulation du flux de personne
The life and art of Van Gogh
Fantastic museum with a huge collection of Dutch masterpieces. The museum is on 4 levels starting with the middle ages on the ground floor and working up to more modern art on the 3rd floor. You definitely see a change in styles through the centuries with the best works largely on the 1st and 2nd floors. They offer guided tours and self guided audio to help you absorb it all. It takes at least 2-3 hours to get through it all. Recommend buying tickets a day or two ahead as tickets are timed entry and they sell out quickly
What a change in 40 years
We visited the museum back in the late 80"s when it was a small structure with very limited display space. It has change completely from that to a very sophiscated and wildly popular venue. The old structure is still in place; however, it has been transformed into a much larger display area that is far more appropriate for the art on display. There are much bigger crowds today because of the size of the total museum. The new (very modern--as the stock photo shows) structure attached to the old building via a wonderful lobby area is a delight to make the entrance to the larger area of very special works of Van Gogh. The whole space of the new area is packed with visitors. But the good news is that it is easier to see the works up close and personal. This is one of the top stops in Amsterdam, and is well worth your time (minimum of 2 hours) if you are familiar with Van Gogh. Assuming that you are, you can skip the very small type plaques and "standard" stories about him and his relationship with his brother--as well as his frustrations with others. If not, get his back story(s) "on line" and save your time to appreciate the works.
