The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most popular museums in the Netherlands and a must-visit for art lovers. Located at the Museumplein, it houses the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, including iconic pieces such as Sunflowers and The Bedroom.
During your visit, you can trace his life and artistic development through hundreds of paintings, drawings and personal letters. Choose an audio tour or a guided tour to gain deeper insight into his inspiration, technique and life story.
Top 10 highlights at the Van Gogh Museum
Sunflowers
The Bedroom
The Yellow House
Almond Blossom
Self-portraits (including Grey Felt Hat)
The Potato Eaters
Irises
The Sower
Vincent’s letters with sketches
Works by Gauguin and Pissarro
Practical information for your visit to the Van Gogh Museum
Opening hours of the Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. On some days, the museum closes earlier.
How to get to the Van Gogh Museum?
By tram: lines 2, 5, 12 (Van Baerlestraat stop) / 7, 19 (Spiegelgracht)
By bus: line 397 (Museumplein)
By metro: line 52 (Vijzelgracht of De Pijp)
By car: Q-Park Byzantium a 5 min walk away
On foot: from Leidseplein and the city centre
Helpful tips for your visit to the Van Gogh Museum
Book your tickets in advance to avoid queues
Arrive early in the morning for a quieter experience
Photography is allowed only in certain areas
The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair users
There are restaurants and cafés on site
Guide dogs are permitted
Some artworks may not be on display, as they are on loan to other institutions
Would you like to make the most of your visit to Amsterdam? Combine your trip to the Van Gogh Museum with other highlights such as the Rijksmuseum or a canal cruise, or explore more with this 2-day Amsterdam itinerary .
