Van Gogh Museum

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Yoshitoshi. Master of the Moon

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's print series 'One Hundred Aspects of the Moon' shown at the Van Gogh Museum for the first time: warriors, lovers and mythical beings in bold colour.

Now showing1 Oct – 4 Jan 2027€25

Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor

The first retrospective in the Netherlands devoted to James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903): painter, printmaker, aesthete and enfant terrible.

Now showing16 Oct – 10 Jan 2027€25

Eva Gonzalès. A New Perspective

The first ever retrospective of French artist Eva Gonzalès (1847–1883), gathering her delicate paintings and pastels from international museums and private collections.

Upcoming12 Feb 2027 – 20 Jun 2027€25

Permanent Collections

Sunflowers (1889)

Van Gogh's best-known painting: fifteen sunflowers in a simple earthenware vase, painted in Arles as a decoration for the Yellow House and a study in the range of a single colour.

Permanent collection€25

The Bedroom (1888)

Van Gogh's own bedroom in the Yellow House at Arles, painted in flat blocks of colour he chose to suggest rest and calm — one of three versions, and the first.

Permanent collection€25

The Potato Eaters (1885)

Van Gogh's first major work, painted in Nuenen: a peasant family eating by lamplight in earthy browns, his deliberate attempt at an honest picture of rural labour.

Permanent collection€25

The Permanent Collection: Van Gogh's Masterpieces

The chronological display of Van Gogh's paintings, drawings and letters, from The Potato Eaters to Sunflowers and Almond Blossom, tracing his ideas, ambitions and development as an artist.

Permanent collection€25

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Museum Van Loon

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Visitor Information

How much does Van Gogh Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Van Gogh Museum is €25. Under 18 free; students €16 with valid EU/EEA student ID; Museumkaart, ICOM, Rembrandt card and Stadspas free. All visitors must pre-book a timed-entry ticket online.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Van Gogh Museum?

Van Gogh Museum is open Open daily 9:00–18:00, Fridays until 21:00. Shorter hours in late autumn and winter: 2 November–18 December 9:00–17:00 (Fridays until 21:00), and 9:00–17:00 on 13 and 15 October, 24–26 December and 31 December. Timed-entry tickets must be booked online in advance.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Van Gogh Museum?

Van Gogh Museum is located at Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Museumplein area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Museumplein (tram 2, 5, 24; bus 357, 397), Concertgebouw (tram 5, 12, 24; bus 347, 357) and Q-Park Museumplein (car park, entrance Van Baerlestraat).

What can I see at Van Gogh Museum?

The world's largest Van Gogh collection — 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 letters on Museumplein. Current highlights include Sunflowers (1889), The Bedroom (1888) and The Potato Eaters (1885).

Do I need to book Van Gogh Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Van Gogh Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.