Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Discover masterpieces by Van Gogh and learn about his life and work

Van Gogh Museum is world renowned and dedicated to the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh, there are however other artworks here by many other artists, many of which inspired Van Gogh throughout his life. The ticket price includes both the permanent Van Gogh exhibition and any temporary exhibitions, these visiting exhibitions are usually of a very high quality.

There are approximately 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 letters in the Van Gogh Museum permanent exhibition. This museum is undoubtedly one of the most popular in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

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Van Gogh Tickets

Van Gogh tickets are only available online at a cost of €22 for adults.

The only free ticket is for children (under 18’s), entrance is included for members of Vincent’s Friends, MuseumKaart, ICOM-card, Rembrandtcard, BankGiro Loterij VIP-card and Stadspass holders. Until June 2022, the museum was included in the I Amsterdam City Card, unfortunately this is no longer the case.

Online tickets for Van Gogh Museum

The world has changed since Coronavirus and although in the past you would be able to walk up to the door and buy a ticket and walk straight in, we suspect that those days are gone now. Even before the Coronavirus epidemic, museums across the world were looking at timed tickets due to the vast increases in tourism. Now, with potential social distancing requirements, it is likely that most museums will move their ticket structure to that of limited entry and timed tickets permanently. Van Gogh Museum had already moved to timed entry before the Coronavirus.

This does take away the freedom of just popping in quickly on a whim, but also means that when visiting the Van Gogh exhibition, you won’t be as overwhelmed by crowds, each straining for a look at the masterpieces through gaps in the shoulders of those in front. Van Gogh tickets are timed only and will sell out quickly so you must plan ahead and buy your tickets online early. You’ll receive an e-ticket which you can print out and bring with you or show the ticket on your mobile at the entrance ready to be scanned.

Book your Van Gogh Museum tickets

Amsterdam Digital Pass

This ticket is designed for arguably the two biggest museum attractions in Amsterdam, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. These hugely popular museums are both located in the Museumplein area of Amsterdam and are very close by to one another.

The Amsterdam Digital Pass includes entry to both Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum and includes a one hour canal cruise too. So, that is three main Amsterdam attractions for an ideal day out in Amsterdam.

The vast majority of visitors to Amsterdam are likely to want to see these two museums and travel on the canals, so we think this card is a really good option, especially if you are only staying in Amsterdam for a short period of time.

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Group bookings at Van Gogh Museum

If you are visiting Amsterdam in a larger group or organising a trip then getting enough tickets for each attraction can be tough.

As many attractions have now moved to timed entry tickets it is harder for larger groups to get the tickets they need for the times they want. Van Gogh Museum had already moved to timed entry even before Covid.

But if you want to visit the Van Gogh Museum with a group we can help. Click Group Bookings at Van Gogh for full details and tickets.

Where is the Van Gogh Museum

The Vincent Van Gogh Museum is in the south of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Zuid). It sits within Museum Square and has the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and Moco Museum as neighbours. The Museumplein is a huge draw for culture and art lovers. It has an underground car park and supermarket and the space is often used for events and festivals. The pond is often transformed into an artificial ice rink in the winter.

Van Gogh Museum Address:

Van Gogh Museum
Museumplein 6
1071 DJ Amsterdam

Hotels close to Van Gogh Museum

There are lots of hotels close to Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, so if you want to stay close to the Museumplein with all its art and culture at your doorstep, then have a look at our dedicated page on hotels near Van Gogh Museum.

Photography at Van Gogh Museum

Photography without a flash or tripod is only allowed at certain designated areas. This includes the Entrance Hall and the ‘selfie-walls’.

Photography and video of the artworks in the Van Gogh Exhibition, galleries and exhibition spaces is not permitted. Any photos or video you do capture can only be used for private, non-commercial purposes.

When is the best time to visit Van Gogh Museum

As you are now pre-booking tickets online for set time slots, the museum does feel a little less busy at anytime. However, visitors are allowed to stay as long as they want once inside the museum, so if you are booking a timeslot between 11am and 3pm you may find it still to be really busy due to people staying for lunch in the cafe or just that was previously the most popular visiting time.

During high season it is probably a good bet to book your tickets for before 11am and after 3pm if you want to avoid the busiest times in the museum.

The only way to guarantee your entry to Vincent Van Gogh Museum is to book your tickets online.

Night Museum Van Gogh

Van Gogh Museum features in the annual Amsterdam Night Museum event. This takes place every year in November and you can visit over 60 museums after dark.

Van Gogh Museum facilities – library, cafe and shop

Van Gogh Museum Shop

You will find a wide range of products in the van gogh shop, mostly inspired by the life and art of Van Gogh. It has a large bookshop with over 1500 titles and a children’s reading area with views of the Museumplein. There is also an online shop where you can find items such as bedding (giant sunflower bedspreads), clothing, prints, ceramics, bags, watches. There is even Van Gogh’s art on skateboards, looking to inspire the next generation and find new ways to showcase his art.

Museum Cafe Le Tambourin

Located on the first floor of the museum and open betwen 9am and 4pm. The Espresso bar is open from 11am till 6pm. Serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks, beer and wine. The cafe is covid prepared with extra disinfection options, clear communication on hygiene and food safety, an indicated route for you through the cafe and contactless payment.

Van Gogh Library

The Van Gogh Museum library has over 35,000 books and articles and aquires roughly 1,000 new publications every year. It is located at Gabriel Metsustraat 8, right at the Museumplein. You can visit the reading room for free without prior appointment from 1 September 2020.

Accessibility at Van Gogh Museum

Visitors with disabilities

Wheelchairs, wheeled walkers and mobility scooters weighing up to 500kg are all allowed in the museum. The museum also has several wheelchairs they can loan which are available at the cloakroom. It is recommended to book these in advance (contact details via the link at the bottom). The museum also loans out foldable seats for any visitor who is unable to stand for long periods of time (you do not need to reserve these).

If you are unable to visit independently, you are permitted to bring a companion with you free of charge, their ticket will also include the free multimedia guide. You can book the companion’s ticket online at the same time as booking your own ticket.

There are adapted toilets on the ground floor and there is a floor plan you can pick up upon entry that shows the location of all lifts and facilities available.

The museum also offers a range of facilities to blind and partially-sighted visitors, visitors with sensory sensitivity and deaf and the hard of hearing visitors.

Full details of the accessibility of Van Gogh Museum.

Pushchairs

Prams and buggies are permitted in the museum.

Where can I leave my bags

Currently the cloakroom at the museum is unsupervised. So do not bring your luggage with you and expect to be able to store it. Usually you can leave jackets, umbrellas, small bags and small rucksacks at the cloakroom. Due to coronavirus this is currently not possible, so be sure to arrive with a small bag at most (A4 size) to carry with you. There are luggage service points around the Museum Square where you can leave your luggage before entering the museum.

Van Gogh Sunflowers

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the worlds most well-known painters. The Van Gogh Exhibition brings together his self-portraits, landscapes, flowers and blossoms, drawings and letters.

His most famous painting is probably ‘Sunflowers’ painted in 1889. In total he painted five canvases with sunflowers in a vase, one of which is in the Van Gogh Museum.

You will though discover your own favourite masterpieces as you wander around what is a very large building.

Where to stay near Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is in Museum Square or Museumplein in Amsterdam Zuid. This is where the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum are also located, which makes the area very attractive for those interested in culture as a place to base yourself. It provides easy access into Centraal Amsterdam and offers more green space with nearby Vondelpark a lovely place to relax after a days exploring. You can use our links below or visit our dedicated page on hotels close to Van Gogh Museum.

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