Van Gogh Museum

Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world. It provides the opportunity to keep track of the artist's developments, or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century. The museum’s permanent collection includes paintings, drawings and letters.

Other artists in the collection
In addition to work by Van Gogh, the museum has a rich and varied collection of other 19th-century art. The artists represented include Impressionists, Post-Impressionists and others such as, those who inspired him, and those who drew inspiration from him and also Van Gogh's friends and contemporaries.

Budding artists
On weekends, the Van Gogh Museum holds children's art workshops. Aimed at the 6-12 years old, the workshops give children the chance to be creative while their parents can enjoy the gallery at leisure. Booking essential.

Renovation October 2012
Due to renovations the Van Gogh Museum the Van Gogh Museum will be closed from October 2012. During the renovations 75 of Van Gogh's paintings will be presented in the Hermitage Amsterdam.