Explore the Van Gogh Museum — Amsterdam’s color-filled heart
Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, drawings, and letters, the museum offers an intimate, uplifting journey through the artist’s short, brilliant life.
See Sunflowers, The Bedroom, Almond Blossom, and the letters that reveal the hopes, doubts, and relentless work behind the canvases..
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Visiting timetable
Open daily; hours vary by season and special exhibitions. Last admission is typically 30–60 minutes before closing.
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Closing Days
Closed on some public holidays and during occasional maintenance; check the official calendar before your visit.
Where is Located
Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
How to get to the Van Gogh Museum
Located on Museumplein in Amsterdam, the museum is easy to reach by tram, bus, bike, or on foot. It stands beside the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum in the city’s cultural quarter.
By Train
From Amsterdam Centraal, take tram 2, 5, or 12 to Museumplein or Van Baerlestraat; the ride is about 15–20 minutes. From Amsterdam Zuid, tram 5 is convenient.
By Car
Driving in central Amsterdam is not recommended. If needed, park at Q-Park Museumplein or a P+R parking on the city’s edge and continue by tram or bike.
By Bus
From Schiphol Airport, bus 397 stops at Rijksmuseum/Museumplein; from there it’s a short walk. City buses and trams also serve the area frequently.
On Foot
From the Canal Belt, it’s a pleasant 20–30 minute walk to Museumplein. Follow signs to the Rijksmuseum and continue toward the grassy square.
Why visit the Van Gogh Museum
The largest Van Gogh collection on earth, intimate letters, and a vivid, human story of resilience, color, and modern art’s beginnings.
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam
Masterpieces: Sunflowers, The Bedroom, Almond Blossom
Stand face to face with iconic works that defined modern art — radiant flowers, intimate interiors, and blossoms painted as gifts of hope.
Letters to Theo and family
Read moving letters that reveal Vincent’s process, doubts, and determination — the most personal window into his life and ideas.
Special exhibitions & architecture
Rotating shows place Van Gogh alongside friends and influences, while the Rietveld building and Kurokawa wing create a bright, flowing setting for the art.
Van Gogh Museum at a glance
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