About Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is dedicated to showcasing the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. Opened in 1973, the museum was designed by Gerrit Rietveld and Kisho Kurokawa and houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings in the world, including famous works such as “Sunflowers,” “Almond Blossom,” and “The Potato Eaters.” 

In 2017, the museum received 2.3 million visitors and is the most-visited museum in the Netherlands and the 23rd-most-visited art museum in the world. In 2019, the museum introduced the “Meet Vincent Van Gogh Experience,” an innovative and immersive presentation of Van Gogh’s life and works. Taking the Van Gogh Museum tour is a unique and memorable experience that should not be missed.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, taking visitors on a captivating journey through the life and work of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum presents the full story of the artist, his unique circumstances, his desires, feelings, the myths surrounding him, and his impact to this day. The museum’s collection includes well-known paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and The Potato Eaters and it organizes three temporary exhibitions annually.

The Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum houses the world’s largest collection of works by the famous artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), including his paintings, drawings, and letters, as well as works by his contemporaries. 

The museum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Amsterdam, attracting 1.6 million visitors annually, making it one of the 25 most popular museums in the world. Because of the crowds, it is recommended to purchase Vincent van Gogh tickets online in advance.

The collection features over 200 paintings and 500 drawings by Vincent van Gogh as well as works by his contemporaries such as Impressionists and Postimpressionists. 

Van Gogh’s work is presented in five sections, each representing a different period of his life and work: The Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy, and Auvers-Sur-Oise. The collection includes famous paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossoms, The Bedroom, and Potato Eaters.

Every Friday of the month, the museum hosts an event called Vincent on Friday, which is a popular cultural event in Amsterdam. 

During this event, visitors can take a tour of the museum and also have free time to explore the collection on their own. The museum also often organizes additional activities related to the event’s theme.