{"id":18066,"date":"2024-06-10T14:25:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T18:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=18066"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:16:45","slug":"van-gogh-museum-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam","title":{"rendered":"A Visitor\u2019s Guide to the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amsterdam has more museums per capita than any other city in the world. We understand that if you&#8217;re only here for a short time, it can be hard to decide which to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the Van Gogh Museum is pretty much non-negotiable. Vincent Van Gogh\u2019s iconic \u201cSunflowers\u201d painting, reprinted on posters, mugs, and tote bags the world over, has to be seen up close and personal to be believed, in all its vibrant, sun-drenched glory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But of course,<strong> taking a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/amsterdam-tours\/van-gogh-museum-tour\/\"> Van Gogh Museum tour in Amsterdam<\/a> is about a lot more than sunflowers<\/strong>. The museum\u2019s permanent collection spans the troubled artist\u2019s career, while a series of temporary exhibitions offer something new every time you visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention the building itself, which is a work of art in its own right. If the sheer breadth of<strong> four floors spread over two wings<\/strong> seems overwhelming, fear not. We\u2019re here to break it down for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-MeTqIBAFeRc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Sunflowers painting with person looking at it.\" class=\"wp-image-18067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-MeTqIBAFeRc-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-MeTqIBAFeRc-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-MeTqIBAFeRc-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-MeTqIBAFeRc-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-MeTqIBAFeRc-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seeing Van Gogh&#8217;s sunflowers and appreciating his style and brush stroke is definitely worth it. Photo credit: Jean Carlo Emer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam\/#What_to_see_at_the_Van_Gogh_Museum\" title=\"What to see at the Van Gogh Museum\">What to see at the Van Gogh Museum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam\/#The_permanent_collection\" title=\"The permanent collection\">The permanent collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam\/#The_temporary_exhibitions\" title=\"The temporary exhibitions\">The temporary exhibitions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam\/#Planning_your_visit\" title=\"Planning your visit\">Planning your visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam\/#Guided_tours\" title=\"Guided tours\">Guided tours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_at_the_Van_Gogh_Museum\"><\/span>What to see at the Van Gogh Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_permanent_collection\"><\/span>The permanent collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5ccf6b83\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2e06c4b5\">\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vangoghmuseum.nl\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Gogh Museum<\/a> in Amsterdam is home to the world&#8217;s largest collection of Van Gogh&#8217;s paintings, drawings, and letters. In the museum\u2019s permanent exhibition located in the main building, you&#8217;ll come face to face with <strong>iconic masterpieces like &#8220;Sunflowers,&#8221; &#8220;Almond Blossom,&#8221; &#8220;The Bedroom,&#8221; &#8220;The Potato Eaters,&#8221; and of course Van Gogh\u2019s self-portraits<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The museum doesn&#8217;t just focus on his paintings, however. It also <strong>highlights his drawings and letters <\/strong>\u2013 on the second floor in particular. What\u2019s more, the permanent exhibition showcases the significant influence Van Gogh had on the first generation of artists after his death, through <strong>works by painters like Maurice de Vlaminck and Kees van Dongen<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the medium, the artworks uncover the sheer profundity of ideas and ambitions driving Van Gogh\u2019s art, depicting themes we can all recognize, like hope, love, anxiety, and suffering. Key aspects of his art, like<strong> his ambition to depict farmers, his exploration of color, and his personal interpretation of nature,<\/strong> are prominently featured and studied across these various themes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you explore the museum, you&#8217;ll gain a fresh perspective on an artist we\u2019re all familiar with. And you\u2019ll <strong>experience both his constant pursuit of self-improvement and his intense experience of life<\/strong> and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-19240361.jpg\" alt=\"Van Gogh Museum\" class=\"wp-image-15615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-19240361.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-19240361-600x427.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-19240361-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-19240361-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to appreciate Van Gogh&#8217;s brush strokes  in person. Photo credit: \u00d6mer G\u00fclen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_temporary_exhibitions\"><\/span>The temporary exhibitions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the more modern wing of the building, you\u2019ll find the Van Gogh Museum\u2019s temporary exhibitions. There are new exhibitions opening every few months. So, even if you\u2019ve been to the museum before, there\u2019s likely to be something new to see. The temporary exhibitions generally <strong>explore the artistic inspiration or personal connection between Van Gogh and one or more other artists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past exhibitions have comprised a breathtaking retrospective of the nature paintings of<strong> David Hockney and Vincent van Gogh<\/strong> \u2013 demonstrating just how much they had in common when it came to the use of color in their landscapes. And an exhibition on how <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vangoghmuseum.nl\/en\/visit\/whats-on\/exhibitions\/overview-past-exhibitions\/golden-boy-gustav-klimt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austrian artist Gustav Klimt<\/a>,<\/strong> famous for his bold use of gold, was inspired by the work of Van Gogh, Rodin, Monet, Matisse, and many other artists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/stale-grut-f5MWSw11jjo-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"People at the Van Gogh museum Amsterdam, looking at a painting.\" class=\"wp-image-16131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/stale-grut-f5MWSw11jjo-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/stale-grut-f5MWSw11jjo-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/stale-grut-f5MWSw11jjo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/stale-grut-f5MWSw11jjo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Besides well-known masterpieces, temporary exhibitions explore artists that have a connection with Van Gogh&#8217;s work and life. Photo credit: St\u00e5le Grut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_your_visit\"><\/span>Planning your visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Museumplein, the Van Gogh Museum is<strong> easily accessible on foot, by bike or via public transport<\/strong>. And if you have purchased the I amsterdam card, you can use it to navigate your way to the museum. Driving is possible, but we wouldn\u2019t recommend it anywhere in central Amsterdam! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., including on national holidays. At certain times of the year, it\u2019s open for an extra hour until 6 p.m., and on Fridays it\u2019s often open until later. We recommend that you confirm the opening hours of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is, without fail, a line outside the entrance to the museum. You definitely should<strong> buy your tickets well in advance<\/strong>, as all admissions are for a specific time slot. No tickets available when you are in the city? There are often cancellations and no-shows, so it\u2019s worth turning up and trying your luck on the door, just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pro tip<\/em>: if you love art and culture and are going to be in Amsterdam for a longer time, invest in a Museumjaarkaart (annual museum card) or a Stadspas (city card) for free entrance not only to the Van Gogh museum but to galleries and museums all over Amsterdam and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Van_Gogh_Museum_Kurokawa_wing.jpg\" alt=\"Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-18068\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Van_Gogh_Museum_Kurokawa_wing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Van_Gogh_Museum_Kurokawa_wing-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Van_Gogh_Museum_Kurokawa_wing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Van_Gogh_Museum_Kurokawa_wing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can find the Van Gogh Museum right in Museumplein. Photo credit: Sebastian Koppehel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guided_tours\"><\/span>Guided tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Van Gogh Museum itself <strong>offers pre-recorded audio tours <\/strong>(in multiple languages) to enhance your understanding of the works on display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to make the most of your visit, you might prefer to<strong> book a guided tour with a local art historian<\/strong>. During our in-depth Van Gogh Museum tour, you won\u2019t just see Van Gogh\u2019s masterpieces, you\u2019ll also take a glimpse into the life and mind of the troubled artist himself. And better still, you\u2019ll get to<strong> skip the line and explore the Van Gogh Museum just as the crowds are leaving<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Gogh\u2019s hope that his art would continue to inspire the world has undeniably come true, reaching millions of fans to this day. And Amsterdam\u2019s Van Gogh Museum is undoubtedly <em>the<\/em> best place to admire his work first-hand. So, what are you waiting for? Take a walk with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-f-QZTRw_zw0-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A guided tour looking at art\" class=\"wp-image-18069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-f-QZTRw_zw0-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-f-QZTRw_zw0-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-f-QZTRw_zw0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jean-carlo-emer-f-QZTRw_zw0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy the opportunity of learning about Van Gogh&#8217;s life and work in a guided tour. Photo credit:  Jean Carlo Emer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the full range of expertly led experiences at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/\">Take Walks Tours<\/a><\/strong> where passionate local guides bring history, stories, and iconic sights to life. 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