Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum is one of the world’s most famous museums. In a contemporary, recently renovated building on Amsterdam’s Museum Square, it houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s work. With more than 2.3 million tourists in 2017 alone, every year the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and workshops keep tourists returning.
One of the world’s most renowned paintings-Van Gogh’s Sunflowers-is part of the continuous collection. It also chronicles his brief artistic life’s various stages. From Nuenen and Antwerp’s previously, darker job, to his more modernist-inspired, colorful pieces from Paris and beyond.
There are also restauration and study equipment at the Van Gogh Museum that shine more light on the lives of Van Gogh and offer you insight into how he worked. You can also learn more about the method of restoration as well as the ongoing conservation work.
The museum is also popular with children who are able to attend fun and interactive art workshops at the museum, not only for adults. It’s also open late every Friday, attracting up to 9 pm closing time a younger audience with their DJs and musicians.
Prepare your visit to Van Gogh Museum
When to visit Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is generally open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., we suggest that you check the opening hours at the official website of the museum. It is open until 9 pm on Fridays and until 6 pm on Saturdays. The museum’s busiest times are from 11 am to 3 pm. You should visit between 9-11am or after 3 pm in order to prevent the crowds. Remember that 30 minutes before closing time is the last admission.
How long is needed to visit Van Gogh Museum
To visit the Van Gogh Museum, you should book about two hours. The average visit lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes, which is sufficient time to explore on display the permanent collection. If you would also like to see a temporary exhibition or spend some time in the café or shop of the museum, reserve some extra time.
What should I wear to visit
Although there is no specific dress code, you should bear in mind that you can not take backpacks, umbrellas or bigger backpacks and objects into the museum. Jackets and handbags are permitted, but all other products must be left in the cloakroom. The museum has no lockers. If you wonder what are the essential items you need to bring, check out the Top 10 Items you must bring for your Europe trip.
What is there to see in Van Gogh Museum
Sunflowers is the popular 1889 still life painting by Van Gogh. This iconic art work was developed while the artist lived in southern France. Created in relation to a sequence of sunflower paintings he had produced a few years before in Paris, this piece was produced to impress his fellow artist Gauguin and his soon-to-be housemate. You can find this world-famous artwork hanging in the Rietveld building of the Van Gogh Museum.
In addition to the job of Van Gogh, the museum also houses the job of other artists in the Kurokawa wing of the Temporary Exhibition room. This has included some significant exhibitions over the years that display masterpieces from some colleagues of Van Gogh. All were on display here Gauguin, Munch, Malevich, Kandinsky and Vallotton.
On Friday evenings, when the opening hours are extended to 9 pm, the Van Gogh Museum really comes to life. The museum draws a younger audience after work who appreciate the after-hours of the museum. With a drink in hand, you can enjoy the collection while the speakers and musicians and performers are filled with space by a DJ.It’s definitely not to be missed if you want to see the museum in a fun new light.
WHERE TO STAY
AMSTERDAM MARRIOTT HOTEL
This upmarket hotel features modern rooms and suits, a good steakhouse, a lounge and bar, a 24-hour fitness center and sauna. The spaces have Piet Boon’s design ben with contemporary accents of design and natural materials. Sleeping a great night near Van Gogh Museum and Vondelpark.
5-star hotel
Amenities:Parking, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, good fitness centre, Family rooms, Restaurant, Facilities for disabled guests, Room service
Recommended for: Families, couples, business travelers, solo travelers, groups
Address: Stadhouderskade 12 , Amsterdam 1054 ES
Reserve your room at: BOOKING.COM | HOTELS.COM | AGODA
BILDERBERG JAN LUYKEN
Set in the core of Amsterdam’s museum district, a stone’s throw from the Van Gogh Museum, this charming boutique hotel. Built in an authentic manor house, the hotel has its own spa and wine bar. The region is also renowned for its upmarket restaurants and chic shops.
4-star hotel
Amenities: Parking, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Lift, Garden
Recommended for: Families, couples, business travelers, solo travelers
Address: Jan Luykenstraat 58, Amsterdam 1071 CS
Reserve your room at: BOOKING.COM | HOTELS.COM | AGODA
FLYING PIG UPTOWN HOSTEL
The Flying Pig chain is component of this fun and vibrant youth hostel. Renowned for its relaxed environment, in the clean and vibrant hotel, which boasts its own party bar, you will meet lots of other travelers.
Youth Hostel
Amenities: Free breakfast, free bed linen, free wifi, 24 hour access, free walking tours, lockers
Recommended for: Backpackers, budget travelers
Address: Vossiusstraat 46-47, Amsterdam 1071 AJ
Reserve your room at: BOOKING.COM | HOTELS.COM | AGODA
TOURS & ACTIVITIES
PRIVATE TOUR: SKIP-THE-LINE VAN GOGH MUSEUM AMSTERDAM GUIDED TOUR
Skip the lines and learn about the artwork with your own personal guide at the renowned Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. This 2.5-hour tour is a wonderful introduction to the museum and the renowned artist’s life and work.
Recommended for: Families, couples, groups, solo travelers
Address: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Reserve your place at: VIATOR
PRIVATE TOUR: AMSTERDAM CITY WALKING TOUR
On this private 4-hour walking tour of the town, you will find the historical and cultural highlights of Amsterdam. You will visit Museum Square where you will find Van Gogh Musuem, learn about the culture of houseboats in the city, and try some traditional Netherlands meals.
Recommended for: Families, couples, groups, solo travelers
Address: Your central Amsterdam hotel or Stromma shop
Reserve your place at: VIATOR
AMSTERDAM COMBO: VAN GOGH MUSEUM AND CANAL CRUISE WITH OPTIONAL SKIP-THE-LINE KEUKENHOF GARDENS
See some of the most famous attractions in Amsterdam, including a trip to the Van Gogh Museum, a 1-hour cruise along the canals of the city, and priority access to the Keukenhof Gardens.
Recommended for: Families, couples, solo travelers
Address: Central Amsterdam
Reserve your place at: VIATOR
TRANSPORTATION
ACCESS BY TRAIN AND BUS
The Van Gogh Museum is located at Amsterdam’s Museumplein. The museum can be reached easily by public transport, by bicycle or by vehicle. Trams 2, 3, 5, 12 are all accessible to the museum.
You can also get bus 347 or 357. For up-to-date public transport info check the GVB website
ACCESS BY AIR
Van Gogh Museum is located just over 13km’s from Amsterdam’s airport. The journey is only 20 minutes by car or taxi.
You can also catch the 397 bus from the airport to the Rijksmuseum stop, which takes just under 40 minutes.
ACCESS BY CAR
Van Gogh Museum is also easily accessed by car. Q-Park is the closest car park to the museum and is located underneath Museumplein. You’ll find the entrance opposite the Royal Concertgebouw.
You can also find paid parking on the streets near the museum.
