With more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam manages the worlds largest collection of works of art by Vincent van Gogh. The museum opened its doors on Museumplein in 1973 and is one of the most popular museums in the world.
View Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces in the museum and immerse yourself in his artistic development. The museum invites you to imagine himself in his life and discover the ideas and ambitions behind his art. The permanent collection includes some of Van Gogh's best-known works, such as The Potato Eaters (1885), Almond Blossom (1890), Sunflowers (1889) and Wheatfield with Crows (1890).
Discover the contemporaries
In addition to Van Gogh's well-known post-impressionist works, the museum also offers the opportunity to compare his art with other 19th-century artists. The collection includes works by his friends, contemporaries and artists who inspired Van Gogh or were influenced by him.
There is plenty to see and do
The museum regularly hosts special temporary exhibitions about Van Gogh and his peers, including David Hockney, Etel Adnan and Edvard Munch. You can also participate in guided tours, and there are often various workshops on the activities agenda. The audio tour through the permanent collection reveals stories about Van Gogh, allowing you to get to know him in a new way.
Everyone is welcome
Everyone is welcome at the Van Gogh Museum. Order your ticket with the starting time here, even if you have a museum or discount card. This way, you are assured of a museum visit. Once inside, you can stay as long as you want. If you have any questions about ticket sales, please see the frequently asked questions.
Opening hours
The Van Gogh Museum has varying opening hours every month. Therefore, read the times mentioned on our website as an indication and visit the Van Gogh Museum website for the current opening hours on the date of your visit.
Accessibility
General accessibility provisions and information
Present, available or allowed
Service dog allowed
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Present, available or allowed
Stairs with handrail
Lift
Passageways that are sufficiently wide
Accessible restroom
Mobile payment
Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted
Present, available or allowed
Sensory experience
Audio description
Accessible information
Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Present, available or allowed
Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
Sign language interpretation provided
Provisions for people who require low sensory environments
Present, available or allowed
Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
Not present, not available or not allowed
Personal assistant
Guide lines
Closed captioning
Open captioning
Low stimulus hours
Material in Braille
Explanation by Van Gogh Museum
Speciale brillen voor mensen met een kleurstoornis
General accessibility provisions and information
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted
Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Provisions for people who require low sensory environments
