The Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of Van Gogh - the sunflowers, self-portraits and blazing landscapes of the troubled genius, told through his own turbulent life.
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The Van Gogh Museum holds the largest collection of the work of Vincent van Gogh in the world, tracing the short, turbulent life of the Dutch master from his dark early peasants to the blazing colour of his final years. Sunflowers, self-portraits, the almond blossom and the wheatfields hang alongside his letters, telling the story of a troubled genius who sold almost nothing in his lifetime.
What you actually see
- The Sunflowers - one of the famous versions of the iconic painting.
- The self-portraits - the series charting the artist himself.
- The late landscapes - the blazing wheatfields and blossom of his final years.
- The letters - the correspondence telling his story.
When to go
Year-round; a fully indoor museum. Tickets are timed and sold online, so book ahead and choose an early or late slot to avoid the busiest hours; walk-up is not possible.
Honest expectations
Tickets are timed and online-only, so book ahead; there is no walk-up. It is extremely popular, so even with timed entry the galleries are busy. It is focused on one artist, so appeal depends on your love of Van Gogh, though his story is gripping.
Nearby
The Rijksmuseum is next door on Museum Square; the canals and the Vondelpark are close.
What to pack for The Van Gogh Museum
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
