Van Gogh Museum: Tickets

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam FAQs

• ‍Is the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam wheelchair accessible?
• Yes, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is wheelchair accessible.
• Do I need to book tickets in advance for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam?
• We always recommend booking tickets in advance for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. It’s one of Amsterdam’s most popular museums, so it gets very busy. Booking your tickets guarantees your spot and helps to avoid disappointment.
• Is the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam owned by his family?
• The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam was opened by Van Gogh’s nephew, Vincent.
• How many pieces of art by Van Gogh does the museum have in Amsterdam?
• The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is the largest Van Gogh collection in the world with more than 200 paintings, and hundreds of other Van Gogh pieces in its collection.

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Fun Facts

• The biggest Van Gogh collection in the world: The museum houses over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters by Vincent van Gogh, which makes it one of the largest collections in the world!
• Building Architect: The main building was designed by Gerrit Rietveld, one of the Netherlands’ most influential modernist architects.
• Japanese expansion: The museum’s exhibition wing, which was opened in 1999, was designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.
• Starry Night isn’t there: People expect to see ‘The Starry Night’, but that piece is actually at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York!
• Most visited museum in the Netherlands: The museum consistently ranks as one of the most visited museums in the country.
• Rotating exhibitions: Only a part of the collection is displayed at once, meaning the exhibits change regularly.
• Self-portraits galore: The museum displays many of Van Gogh’s famous self-portraits, which also show his evolution as an artist and his struggles with mental health.
• A museum about family love: Vincent’s nephew, Vincent Willem van Gogh, played a key role in creating the museum by preserving his uncle’s works.
• The Sunflowers are there: One of Van Gogh’s most iconic versions of ‘Sunflowers’ can be seen in the museum.
• It’s not just Van Gogh: The museum also shows works by Van Gogh’s contemporaries, including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec, providing context to his life and style.
• Interactive: The museum uses multimedia, digital installations, and even virtual reality to bring Van Gogh’s art and life to life!
• ‍An emotional journey: The museum is arranged chronologically, so you can literally walk through Van Gogh’s artistic and personal journey, from hopeful beginnings to his tragic end.