The world’s largest collection of Van Goghs!
Whether you’re an avid art historian or just a casual observer, you will have heard of Vincent Willem van Gogh. His Sunflowers are iconic and you probably know he cut a chunk off his own ear, but only in Amsterdam can you visit the Van Gogh Museum and find out more about this renowned artist!
Van Gogh was one of the most prolific artists of the 19th century and produced extraordinary paintings that are world famous today. The Van Gogh Museum offers a vivid insight into the artist’s work and life through permanent and special exhibitions, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually.
The Van Gogh Museum collection
Home to the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s works, the museum also chronicles his life, making it a unique Amsterdam experience. The museum's collection is divided into three sections: the Van Gogh collection, work from other artists and the collection concerning the Van Gogh Museum’s history. The Van Gogh Museum collection boasts more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, which originally belonged to Vincent's younger brother, Theo. Vincent had a very close relationship with Theo and his letters give an excellent insight into the painter and his life.
A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. Nowhere in the world is it possible to see as many paintings by Vincent van Gogh under a single roof. At the museum you can trace Van Gogh’s development as an artist through his work and compare his paintings with those of other 19th-century artists in the collection.
Every Friday the Van Gogh Museum stays open until 22.00, and there’s always something interesting on.
Temporary move of 75 world-class pieces from the Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is to undergo renovations from the end of September 2012 until April 2013. During this period, approx. 75 paintings by Van Gogh and other works on paper are to be presented in the Hermitage Amsterdam. The temporary exhibition of Van Gogh’s masterpieces will be on display from 29 September 2012 until 25 April 2013 together with the autumn exhibition 2012 of the Hermitage that features impressionists. And so the joint exhibitions are an important highlight for art-lovers from home and abroad.
Please check the website www.vangoghmuseum.com for exhibitions, audiotours and Fridaynight programme. For more information about group tickets and vouchers please contact sales@vangoghmuseum.nl
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