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Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum

Art Museum
Museumkwartier, Amsterdam
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    Hana V.
    "Getting the audio guide makes your visit more interesting!"(43 Tips)
    ReemO
    "One of my favorite painting is Starry, Starry Night and it's in NYC"(18 Tips)
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    "Great collection of Van Gogh's art and the history of his life."(9 Tips)
    Justin A.
    "Make sure to get the audio tour, really well done museum."(10 Tips)
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  • Ugur S.
    Ugur SavasSeptember 11, 2014
    a place that must be visited in Amsterdam not only 100s of Van Gogh , you can also enjoy some Gaugin,Monet,Picarro,Angrand etc. Buy tickets from museum shop 100m away not to wait.
    Upvoted Sep 29
  • Sandy B.
    Sandy BlumbergSeptember 2, 2013
    Be sure to get the audio, it's worth the extra 5€. Very informative and you even get messages from Van Gogh during it where you can read some of his letters.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Artyom F.
    Artyom FedosovJuly 29, 2016
    Mix of art gallery and biography is a superb solution. I was expecting to see gallery of Van Gogh's paintings but actually I also learned numerous facts of his life story. Definitely worth a visit.
    Upvoted Oct 16
  • N ➰.heart icon on user image
    N ➰August 26, 2018
    Amazing museum with lotsa art pieces and things owned by Vincent and his family.. really enjoyed t. Better buy tickets online in advance and if you couldn’t try the museum shop even if it’s sold out
  • Sultan M.heart icon on user image
    Sultan MansouriAugust 4, 2018
    Van Gogh is a famous artist and this is a great chance to see his artworks and to know about his life.Amazing Museum with many good services inside.Don’t forget to book your ticket online.
  • Nika B.heart icon on user image
    Nika BehjatiMay 31, 2016
    Van Gogh only found his true calling as an artist at the age of 27! Without knowing whether he any real talent! Find out many new things...
  • Lucie K.heart icon on user image
    Lucie KadochováFebruary 18, 2022
    Amazing museum even for those who do not love them. Each section is telekonference a story about certain period od Van Gogh’s life and it is really well put together. Get the audio guide!
  • Liza S.heart icon on user image
    Liza ShpilkinaJanuary 23, 2018
    If you're interested in Van Gogh life and works then you have to visit this museum. Recommend to take the interactive audio guide. By the way, if you're less than 18 y.o., so the entrance is free!
  • Dennis B.
    Dennis BFebruary 10, 2020
    Don't come here expecting to see "Starry Night" (you won't). Come here for a deep dive into Van Gogh and a top-notch audio tour of the museum. Check out the special exhibits and gain a new perspective
  • Fahadheart icon on user image
    FahadMay 30
    The most visited museum in the Netherlands. The museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world. Amazing and you will enjoy it.
  • Tanya G.heart icon on user image
    Tanya GDecember 15, 2017
    Every Friday evening the museum stays open until 10pm. Join one of the free guided tours of the permanent collection (7pm in English, 8pm in Dutch). You could also enjoy cocktails and music.
  • Amit G.heart icon on user image
    Amit GaharwarNovember 4, 2018
    Take your time, if possible take a multimedia guide. Read about Van Gogh paintings before you go. Sunflowers, lovers, irises, almond blossoms, potato eaters are must see. Starry night is not here.
  • Tania U.heart icon on user image
    Tania Ulloa-MalaveJune 15, 2017
    Must see museum! The audio guide is worth the 5€ and they have a kid's treasure hunt with a small prize at the end...made my 7 year old incredibly happy and learned about Van Gogh in the process!
  • Idil A.heart icon on user image
    Idil AJuly 21, 2017
    Everything is great with the museum. The building is chronologically designed and makes great sense. You can learn Van Gogh's story and see many spectacular work of him. Must see when in Amsterdam!
  • Diana B.heart icon on user image
    Diana BergMay 31, 2017
    Huge exhibition with lots of info about Gogh and also exhibiting other artists that inspired, or were inspired by, him. The museum also has a letter collection which gives an insight into his life.
  • Harald B.
    Harald B.May 15, 2019
    Book your time online slot in advance! Must go! Must see!
    Upvoted Oct 28
  • Vicki K.heart icon on user image
    Vicki KolovouJune 12, 2016
    One of my absolute favourite museums. The guide app, the audios, the interactive screens, all help you immerse yourself into Van Gogh's paintings & life.
  • Hop Hey L.heart icon on user image
    Hop Hey LalaleyOctober 9, 2015
    Best museum I've ever visited! So impressed by the collection and the whole organization of the experience! It's 100% must visit, everything is made with such a big love to Van Gogh!
  • Augusto R.heart icon on user image
    Augusto RizzoDecember 18, 2016
    An incredible museum where you can feel the presence of Van Gogh everywhere. Don't forget to get the audio guide! It's totally worth the price and your visit will be incomparably better.
  • Raniaheart icon on user image
    RaniaApril 20, 2016
    The way this museum presents Van Gogh's lifetime work showcases impressive storytelling. Learned a lot during my visit. Make sure to give it at least 3 hours &book ahead to avoid waiting in line.
  • Deimantė D.heart icon on user image
    Deimantė Daniel'sAugust 28, 2017
    Amazing place! Listening to Van Gogh's letters, stories of his paintings, walking though the places he used to go... amazing experience & a MUST in Amsterdam!
  • JB A.heart icon on user image
    JB AOctober 15, 2014
    Book tickets online in advance and you can skip the queue. Allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy all the works, not just the most popular, but you can still get through in 2 hours or less.
  • Beth G.heart icon on user image
    Beth GossipSeptember 4, 2020
    Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The audio guide is worth every penny. Lockers are free and you can take your time looking at the paintings. Must do in Amsterdam!
  • Evan W.heart icon on user image
    Evan WeinmanFebruary 18, 2015
    Utterly amazing. It would be a mistake to visit Amsterdam and not see this Museum. Four floors of one of the most famous artists of all times beautiful work. Definitely worth going to.
  • Kevin G.heart icon on user image
    Kevin GrahlJanuary 14, 2020
    Book in advance to skip the line. You’ll get a time slot of 30 minutes in which you can enter. Audio guide is well worth it’s money; you’ll learn much more about Vincent and his paintings.
  • Kataheart icon on user image
    KataAugust 19, 2017
    Van Gogh's life and paintings in one place (I mean those that aren't in other museums). Loved it, do not miss it when you are in Amsterdam. Buy tickets online.
  • Ayse D O.heart icon on user image
    Ayse D OzturkOctober 20, 2017
    You must visit this museum if you’re interested in art. It’s well organised and helped me understand the life and career of one of my favorite artists better. Buy online tickets to avoid long lines.
  • Shahrzad A.heart icon on user image
    Shahrzad AkbariSeptember 2, 2019
    I’m an artist and a huge Van Gogh lover and if you’re into arts and appreciator of his work I highly recommend visiting this amazing museum !
  • Thetis T.heart icon on user image
    Thetis TAugust 8, 2016
    Interesting museum of van Gogh's work.The storytelling gives you an understanding of the artist's psychosynthesis.The audio guide is worth buying.It can be very crowded so be prepared for long queues.
  • Sean O.heart icon on user image
    Sean Olson-RoyNovember 11, 2015
    They have the best audio guide for kids that completely pulls them in. The collection is comprehensive and well worth several visits to take it all in.
  • Summer A.heart icon on user image
    Summer AlghamdiSeptember 2, 2016
    This was my favorite part of my trip to Amsterdam. Get the audio guide and make sure that you have enough time to stop by the museum's store before it closes
  • Chaseheart icon on user image
    ChaseJuly 11, 2016
    Wonderful collection, not terribly large but big enough to keep you occupied for at least an hour. Go after three, purchase ticket online. Coffee shop beforehand and park afterwards recommended too
  • Alyssa G.
    Alyssa G.February 10, 2017
    Get the audio guide and book a time in advance; this is one of my favorite museums because it takes you through the evolution of Van Gogh's life as painter rather than individual, unrelated paintings
  • Duncan H.heart icon on user image
    Duncan HowsleyApril 13, 2016
    Exceptional collection; really well laid out museum. Working through Van Gogh's art chronologically alongside the narrative of his life was incredibly helpful. Must visit.
  • Tonia I.heart icon on user image
    Tonia ImperfectJanuary 30, 2017
    it's very spacious and modern and it includes many pieces from other artists Inspired by Van Gogh etc. good audio guide tour
  • Magdalena M.
    Magdalena MrázkováOctober 9, 2016
    May you be a fan of Van Gogh or not this place is brilliant! It's not only about Van Gogh himself but it also gives you context of the era he lived and created in
  • Carlos G.heart icon on user image
    Carlos González LorenteOctober 17, 2014
    Amazing place. Very interesting painting workshop with profesional and kind artist. You can pick your picture to home. Really good distribution in general. Sadly I must leave before the concerts.
  • Silvi S.heart icon on user image
    Silvi SilMarch 19, 2018
    We visited the museum on a Monday at 14:15 and it was really crowded. It might be worthy investigating when it’s less crowded. There’s another cloakroom in the first floor. Don’t line downstairs!
  • Silvi S.heart icon on user image
    Silvi SilMarch 19, 2018
    We visited the museum on a Monday at 14:15 and it was really crowded. It might be worthy investigating when it’s less crowded. There’s another cloakroom in the first floor. Don’t line downstairs!
  • Silvi S.heart icon on user image
    Silvi SilMarch 19, 2018
    We visited the museum on a Monday at 14:15 and it was really crowded. It might be worthy investigating when it’s less crowded. There’s another cloakroom in the first floor. Don’t line downstairs!
  • Silvi S.heart icon on user image
    Silvi SilMarch 19, 2018
    We visited the museum on a Monday at 14:15 and it was really crowded. It might be worthy investigating when it’s less crowded. There’s another cloakroom in the first floor. Don’t line downstairs!
  • Emily B.heart icon on user image
    Emily BasileAugust 28, 2016
    VERY crowded, try to hit early if you want an up close view of the art. Get the museumkaart if you plan on hitting all museums in this area and almost anything else in Amsterdam that requires a ticket
  • Emircan E.
    Emircan EryılmazJune 3, 2018
    Van Gog's artworks include landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and are characterised by bold colours and dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art.
  • Samira A.heart icon on user image
    Samira Al-ghurabiAugust 25, 2013
    Great museum! I loved how everything was organized and related to each other. I'll definitely recommend this museum. You might want to first visit the lower floor for a short documentary on his life.
  • Danielle C.heart icon on user image
    Danielle C.October 29, 2014
    Wonderful, well-organized collection of works by Van Gogh and information about his short career as an artist. The info really helped me understand him and his art better. I highly recommend it!
  • _heart icon on user image
    _July 25, 2015
    Buy tickets in advance to avoid the line. Great collection of Van Gogh's art and the history of his life. Starry night is not here - painting is located in MoMA in New York.
  • Foodieheart icon on user image
    FoodieSeptember 28, 2014
    Had to queue for 2 hrs with a ticket purchased online at the Canal Tour company's site 😁 along with all other ticket holders just to realize that the ticket on iPad won't be accepted, need print out!
  • Versha S.
    Versha SharmaDecember 15, 2013
    Absolutely beautiful museum. A lot of focus is on Van Gogh's process, how he painted over canvasses, on top of other paintings; you can literally view his brushstrokes under a microscope! loved it.
  • Serhii L.heart icon on user image
    Serhii LutskoJune 17, 2018
    Well, my wife loved this place. Definitely take the audio guide since it will tell you all these crazy stories about Van Gogh and his paintings which are awesome btw
  • Rashad H.heart icon on user image
    Rashad HasanzadeMarch 21, 2014
    Great collection of Van Gogh's masterpieces. Very recommended to read comments near each one, to get the most of it. Taking photos is not permitted. There is free and fast Wifi connection.
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