Office Van Gogh Museum

Beautiful historic building with lovely belle epoque design. But since it's an office building visitors to the museum cannot visit it.

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This was an incredible experience. You're given a 30-minute entry window based on your scheduled time, and while the museum gets busy, the timed bookings keep it from feeling overcrowded. There's a convenient area to store purses or jackets if needed. The museum spans four floors, covering the history of Van Gogh's paintings, his personal life, mental health struggles, and eventual death. The brief summaries on the walls do a great job of explaining the different phases of his work. Guided tours are also available, and the entire space is impeccably clean. While it typically takes about two hours to go through, I finished in about an hour but could have easily spent more time there. It's a beautiful museum with fascinating history, a reasonable entry price, and absolutely worth a visit.

As a group of 12, we purchased tickets about 6 weeks in advance and had no issues getting the date/time we wanted. It's a very well done art museum where I learned a lot about Van Gogh and the rooms coincided with different periods in his life. It tells the happy and uplifting moments, but also his moments of mental illness and despair towards the end of his life. A lot of folks miss the opposite side of the museum which features other artists with similar styles or that drew inspiration from Van Gogh. And I also think that's worth a walk through! There is a cafe on the 2nd floor with a small gift shop but the gift shop ont he ground floor as so many different items. A few of us took home Van Gogh coasters to commemorate the visit.

If there were a list of people questioning how a museum could be entirely devoted to the work of a single artist, that list would likely include Vincent Van Gogh and his family. During his lifetime Van Gogh was not highly regarded for his work, very little of it was purchased during this period, and following his passing his brother Theo and sister-in-law Jo continued the work of creating public awareness for his paintings. The Vincent Van Gogh Museum offers more than just an opportunity to appreciate his art, but also an intimate personal portrait of the artist himself. The art that you'll see is expectedly excellent, but the telling of his story is also noteworthy. Van Gogh had no interest in becoming an artist until the age of 27, but after crossing that threshold he dedicated the next year of his life to teaching himself to draw by studying the work of others. Upon entering one room that was dominated by no less than 13 self-portraits, I incorrectly surmised that they were completed simply out of vanity. Rather, I learned that they were actually self-directed exercises to further develop his skills in the application of color, brushwork, and facial expression portrayal. In spite of suffering mental breakdowns and being hospitalized in an asylum, he envisioned painting as a form of therapy and astonishingly produced more than 70 paintings over a 70 day period as a form of self-treatment. I was fascinated by standing so close to the paintings to clearly see not only the brushstrokes, but also the amount of paint that was applied to various sections. Take a look at the closeups I've included of "Wheatfield with a Reaper" and "Wheatfield under Thunderclouds." The amount of paint Van Gogh applied makes these paintings feel like they're 3 dimensional. If you've ever dreamt of actually running your fingers across a masterpiece, there's a replica of "Sunflowers" that you are invited to touch so that you can better appreciate the unique textures. Making reservations is highly recommended, photography is permitted, and complimentary storage lockers are available. And that's...Henry's Take. #vangoghmuseum Finger Model Credit @danavoros

Amsterdam is filled with so many amazing experiences, you'll want to enjoy them all. The Van Gogh Museum is an experience not to be missed! This beautiful museum is curated by Van Gogh's family, and it's perfect. His amazing works of art fill each floor of the museum, and each piece tells its own story. Was he a troubled artist, or just misunderstood? Was he talented, or did he just get lucky? Any artist that can paint a self portrait without mirrors, photographs, and just his memory is wildly talented, and his work shows that. He didn't have children of his own, but fiercely loved his family. The museum is a tribute to how much they loved him as well. You can spend hours wandering, looking, taking in each piece of his art, and you really should. These are his originals. The iris portrait is vibrant and so realistic! The almond blossoms ( one of my favorites) is stunning. Admittedly, it's absolutely wonderful but perplexing at the same time to be able to walk through an entire museum, and just stand arms length distance from these original pieces. Unprotected and mounted on the wall, as if you were walking through your own home. The Van Gogh Museum is absolutely a must and something that should not be missed when you're in Amsterdam. He had a fascinating life, and the museum eloquently unfolds his story.

To visit here, you should plan to make your online reservation well in advance. I do not know how early this place sells out, but I think it was sold out by the time we visited on a Monday early afternoon. I bought tickets online about 3 months in advance. While we were in line, a couple was ahead of us and they got turned away as their tickets were for some other museum (the staff guy said it was 20 minutes away) - so, I have no idea where they were trying to go, but be sure it's the right venue. The museum is located on the edge of a large open park. From above looking down as if on a clock face, the Van Gogh Museum is at around "8 p.m." while the Rijksmuseum is on the top edge of the park at "midnight". They are only about a 5-minute walk apart. I think there is a parking garage under this open park space, but that is only based on seeing an entrance that sloped down. We were on foot or taking the tram. At least 2 tram lines run along the edge of the park, so you can get from there to the Central Station on the tram in about 15 - 20 minutes. You just need a tap-to-pay credit card to access the trams (though you can buy a card pass also). You enter the museum in a mostly glass-walled building and have the tickets scanned. You then descend a level to an airy atrium where you store backpacks in a self-service locker area. It asks you to choose a 6-digit passcode (it suggests your birthdate) and an icon from a list (telephone, camera, sun, etc.). It makes you repeat those back, then it tells you your locker #. You store stuff there and push to lock it. Then you have to give the code + icon later to retrieve things. I'd recommend taking a photo of your locker's # to help. This area also filled with soft benches to wait on people, the gift shop, the restroom, and the desk where you get audio guides. I found the audio guide useful and thought it was worth having. You then ascend an escalator to an adjacent building which houses the paintings (and another couple of gift shops). The presentation is chronological, but also has other things interspersed (letters, works by another contemporary artist, some history to put a work or period in context, etc.). You ascend through a second floor which has a large number of works, including several famous paintings (sunflowers, Van Gogh's bedroom). The top floor focuses on some of Van Gogh's later paintings, including the wheat field with crows (which I learned was not actually his final work). We spent around 2 hours here, but you could easily stay longer. This museum was one of my favorite stops on our trip. I thought they did an excellent job of presenting the works, lighting them well for display, and providing good context without intruding on the focus of your visit. I would highly recommend a visit here if you have any interest in Van Gogh's work.

I have grown to love VVG over the past few years and this museum was one of the highlights of my trip! I am so happy I was able to visit! I purchased tickets for the museum a month before my visit. Tickets are sold online only and they do sell out, so do not wait until the last minute to purchase. The museum is open late on Fridays which was helpful as I was able to book a time slot for 6:45 pm. Take advantage of the free lockers if you have heavy bags, jackets, etc. The lockers are very secure and the instructions are straightforward. I did the self guided audio tour. I opted for the "highlights" tour which focused on his most famous pieces (you can select the tour type on the audio device). If you want to see the heavy hitters, most of them are at the museum. The one painting that you won't find is Starry Night (it's at MoMA). If you're looking for a specific painting, you can search the website for it's location. The museum is four stories and it takes a few hours to see everything, so if you're short on time, check out the museum map so you can see the highlights. Plan at least two hours for your visit (though two hours wasn't enough time for me). I was so excited to see Skull of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette because it is my absolute favorite VVG painting! I didn't realize he painted it as a joke. They do have the 1889 version of Sunflowers in the museum. There will probably be a crowd around the painting, so be patient if you want to take a photo. The wait wasn't too long and it was totally worth it! The museum also has the 1st version of The Bedroom. I knew VVG painted multiple versions of Sunflowers, but I didn't know that he painted three versions of The Bedroom. I was able to quickly walk through the temporary exhibit featuring Matthew Wong - Painting as a Last Resort. It is on display until September 2024. The parallels of VVG and Matthew are striking and haunting. I wish I would have had more time to explore this exhibit. The gift shop is huge and they do have a café. In the spring and summer, they have a program called Vincent on Fridays where you can access the museum and also attend workshops, and enjoy live music. I believe it's offered the last Friday of the month. I really appreciated how thorough and thoughtful the museum was with explaining VVG's work and the meaning behind each piece. I also appreciated the section of the museum dedicated to mental health. I would love to come back for another visit if given the opportunity.

Museum dedicated to the aforementioned artist. Came here and bought tickets in advance online. I'd highly recommend buying in advance because tickets were sold out even at 9am, at opening. We took the tram here and waited outside a bit before going in. They have free lockers to place your belongings as you're not allowed to have backpacks while walking through the exhibits. It was nice to get an in-depth look into the inspirations behind the art, and life of Van Gogh. There's free floors and there was another exhibit that focused on another artist that paralleled Van Gogh. We spent two and a half hours there, and I think that was a good amount of time to view everything. I'd highly recommend coming here if you like art and/or it's your first time in Amsterdam.

A MUST VISIT when in Amsterdam! It's a three story permanent exhibit that is arranged strategically for the visitors, starting from his early work and going upwards towards his final pieces. We spent over 2.5 hours here, but we also spent a good amount of time exploring the temporary exhibit that was here at this time: Matthew Wong, Art as a Last Resort. If you have a chance to see this special exhibit, DO IT!! Matthew's work was heavily influenced by the works of Van Gogh and his exhibit was absolutely incredible. Pro tip: purchase your tickets online as soon as you've booked your flight to Amsterdam! If you don't book in advance, you won't be able to go. Also, backpacks and large purses aren't allowed in the permanent exhibit BUT they have lockers to store these in that are completely free.

Interesting and thorough museum, important to buy your tickets early in website as they sell out at least 1 week in advance. The time slot entry is good for only 30m after the designated time. By 0900 - our time slot / the line was already long. Cafe do not open until 10am. There are three gift stores with different items. Nice book with recent catalogue of works so no need to take pictures of the paintings. Limited seating except in cafes or on the main hall. Get there early as it gets full by 1030am. Limited tours today so helpful. Highly recommended! Audio guide was helpful. We left after 2.5 hours. Wish cafes open at 0900.

We've seen the touring Van Gogh show in the US which is just a big audio-visual version of his paintings & his life so it was great to see the real deal in person. We bought tickets on-line a month in advance and opted for an early time slot. Good thing we did because as is typical the whole day was sold out when we arrived. The line moved quickly though the line for the audio headsets was a bit slow. The museum and galleries are nicely laid out and the accompanying explanations are helpful. We opted to follow the highlight tour on the audio program while looking at all of the paintings. In front of the big hits it got a bit crowded but not too bad. The museum is a good size, not too big though we were a bit surprised that some of his most famous paintings are not here. After we thought about it some more it made sense that many are in other famous museums around the world. When in Amsterdam this is a must see.

Wow! One of my favorite museums I have been to. But get there early. We had 9am tickets when it first opened and it was not too bad while we were there, but by the time we finished, people were 5 deep in front of every Van Gogh. Museum was nicely designed and a lot of Van Goghs as well as other peer painters. Would highly recommend!

Museums are not on the top of my list when I visit places, but Van Gogh Museum is an exception. There is a main building and an exhibition wing. We bought tickets in advance and also got the audio guide headset to make the most of our time here. The headset made me slow down and take my time. I wanted to listen to what it said about each of the featured paintings. But by the time I got to the exhibition wing, I was over it. I'm not going to lie, one of the reasons why I was excited to come was for the Pokémon exhibit of six paintings. I used to watch the show when I was younger. There is special merchandise at the museum shop. While there, you can also participate in a Pokémon Adventure activity and get a Pikachu postcard. Before it was a Pokémon card, so I do feel gypped. You can read more about it here: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67132770.amp My favorite paintings of his at this museum was "Sunflowers" and "Almond Blossoms." What makes the latter special is that the painting was a gift for his brother and sister-in-law, who had just had a baby son, Vincent Willem. His nephew in turn went on to found the Van Gogh Museum. Overall, it was time well spent.

This museum is one of the best museums we visited in Amsterdam. It is spacious and boasts unerring lighting. Walkman audio is extremely articulate about all highlighted pieces. Very easy to follow and use. The display is well organized. The souvenir store offers various cool and practical items, from waffle in well-made beautiful tin containers to beautiful leather bags, which all have Van Gogh's painting on. They make wonderful gifts. We all feel like experts in Van Gogh 's masterpieces after the visit. Lol. Highly recommend it.

I didn't realize I was a Van Gogh fan until I saw some of my favourite paintings all in one place. This truly was a wonderful experience. The Van Gogh Museum is a beautiful collection of art pieces from Van Gogh himself and other artists that crossed his path. It's also a thorough recollection of his life story and has one of my favourite gift shops ever. The museum isn't very large but it is very comprehensive given that its focus is on one single person. You can easily get through it in an hour, but you can spend 2-3 here if you take your time. There is lots to look at and lots to learn. During our visit, there was a very popular Pokemon x Van Gogh exhibit that was going on. It was super cute and very popular with kids and adults alike. The temporary exhibition in Oct 2023 was displaying art from different artists that were in France at the same time as Van Gogh and painted similar subjects as him. Make sure you purchase your tickets ahead of time. The museum is super popular and tickets are sold out weeks ahead of time. If you cannot find tickets on the official website, try a reliable 3rd party tour site. We got ours off Tours and Tickets and got in without issue. Don't forget to check out the gift shops which have tons of souvenirs displaying multiple popular paintings. Truly some of the most aesthetically pleasing souvenirs I've ever seen.

A must if in Amsterdam. Make sure that you book your tickets far in advance. Not joking. I love the stairs ascending down into the museum. If you are lucky enough to use a locker, you must use the same kiosk each time in order to open it. We made the mistake of using a different kiosk after being told that my backpack wasn't allowed in the museum, and we couldn't access our locker. One of the staff members helped us out and explained what we did wrong. There is a small café in case you need a snack. The lobby is smaller compared to other places I visited. However they make up for it with two giftshops. I found a couple items to take back as gifts. First floor has toilets, no water fountain for bottles. Let's talk about the museum. It's 4 levels of joy. We finished this much faster than the Rijk. I think it took us 3 hours? There are some classic pieces that we all get to enjoy in person. Van Gogh was a troubled human, with a gift of art. I learned to appreciate him and pity him.

Beautiful museum. Abusive miniature security guard made an dying man wait outside in the rain for a rideshare instead of allowing them to wait in cover.

I love this place!!! I cannot stress enough to buy your tickets in advance. BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE BECAUSE THEY WILL SELL OUT !!! I got our tickets like a day or two before we actually visited and they had lots of times available. I think it helped that when we visited it was low tourist season. When you arrive they have workers at the door asking for your ticket confirmation and if you dont have one and tickets are available they have a separate line for the ticket office. It was raining a bit when we visited so you had to wait outside in line even if you had a ticket, they are timed for entrance. Once inside they had lockers to put your heave bags and coats away, free of charge. The staff spoke english and the bathrooms here were clean and signage was very clear where to go. I picked to pay extra to have the audio guide and it was really nice because you can choose from multiple languages and has a strap to go around your neck. It was very crowded that day so be patient. I am glad we left our heavy coats in those lockers because I was sweating with my regular shirt in here, thats how crowded it was. The museum is organized so you start at the top floor where his earlier works are and work your way back down to the basement where you see his last works before passing away. The basement was the main entrance to the museum and thats where the gift shop is located. You will find your typical souvenirs there, they do accept credit cards. Overall I think we spent half the day here and that was me rushing. I love art and Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists, my favorites by him are his sunflowers and the night at the cafe. I would have loved to spend more time here but and I could easily do it but we had other museums and things to do. This museum is a 'you cannot miss' on your trip to the Amsterdam, its is one of the shining jewels of the city.

If you're a fan of Van Gogh, or art or museums in general - I definitely recommend a stop here if you're in Amsterdam. The museum does a great job of showcasing a huge amount of Van Gogh's art, as well as expertly presenting his background and history, including his untimely death. You can see many well known Van Gogh works, such as The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, The Bedroom, and many of his very recognizable self portraits. There are also many more paintings, as well as sketches, drawings, and even some of Van Gogh's personal letters, giving a little insight into his inspirations, demons, and psyche. For the cost (€20), this is a huge collection that you can peruse for hours. And for anyone under 18, you can actually get in free. We visited the Rijksmusem also, which features many other artists and has a few Van Gogh pieces, (and is a little more expensive), but if you're interested in seeing more/learning more particularly about Van Gogh, I definitely recommend adding this stop to your itinerary!

Really enjoyed this museum. Started with the temporary exhibit and progressed to their permanent collection. Only gave myself one and a half hours to see everything and that wasn't enough time; I had to rush around at the end to see the most important piece, the Sunflowers! I think it's beneficial to know something about Van Gogh's life history before coming; it gives you a perspective on his art and the different time periods he had to go through. Would definitely recommend this museum to anyone interested in his art (and the art of his friends and contemporaries), but might be a better experience if you give yourself a bit more time!

Cool museum to check out if you're a fan of Van Gogh! Def buy tickets in advance online cause once they sell out, they sell out and that's it. When I went today (and I'm sure it's like this everyday) it was SOOOO crowded. I really tried to get in and out as quickly as I could. It def affected my experience, but I'm still glad I went. They won't let you bring in big bags or backpacks, but there are lockers available to put your stuff in for free. Gift shop had a good variety of products for souvenirs or gifts.

This gallery puts the Van Gogh immersive exhibition to shame - there's so many actual paintings by the artist, history to be learned & the various folks leading tours thru the hall are passionate about the artist's work. I heard a guide explaining to a group of children the complexities of a painting, looking for a painting within a painting & a clock, I would have totally missed if I hadn't listened in. Then there was another gentleman explaining a piece, couples in the park & how it may have reflected on Van Gogh's love life. Highly recommended, a guide as well. Go earlier in the day, by the afternoon it starts to get crowded & you may have to wait to get in. If they ever do a wine tasting & lecture of the various paintings count me in!

A small and manageable museum centered on the brief and tragic career of Van Gogh showcasing many of his more famous works. Located near the center of the museum complex this museum displays work on 4 floors. Timed entry tickets are required and should be bought in advance as it regularly sells out. We had 3 pm tickets but were able to get entry around 2:45. You only need 1-2 hours to see it all. Note: while there are elevators mostly you are going up and down the stairs between floors. There's a cafe and a bookstore as well. While busy on a bustling Saturday In Amsterdam, it never felt too crowded. Worth a visit for sure.

Most of the cities had the Van Gogh exhibition but this museum is something else. His life and his story is very shocking and sad. on his last 70 days of his life he painted 72 pieces and all masterpieces. This was very 1st museum that make me read and spend time on all his painting. the story behind all his works is very fascinating. Totally recommended and get your tickets in advance!

The brush strokes. They're magic! The thicker and wider, the more magic! Van Gogh considered himself a failure... My hope is that Van Gogh knows how much his works are celebrated, respected and appreciated. Many of these impressionist artists didn't live to see their significant success and impact on the world. He took his life at 37 years old due to multiple bouts with mental health! I know a lot about Van Gogh but here is what I learned on this visit. 1. He drew 1100 works. I knew he dabbled in etching/drawing but I had no idea there were 1100 works. 2. He produced 900 paintings in 10 years. I knew he died young but I didn't know the amount of paintings he produced in that time. This is on average...a painting every 30 hours. Math Break - that is 2,000 works in 10 years! 1100 drawings and 900 paintings! So Van Gogh was a machine! 3. Van Gogh painted himself because he couldn't afford models. He also painted over his art works and on the other side of his art works because the canvases were so expensive. 4. Van Gogh's mental health doctor was Dr. Gachet. I didn't know he lived with his doctor for some time and his doctor was also an artist. Greatly enjoyed this visit! Will be back!

We purchased timed tickets months in advance. The museum was sold out today, but we still stood online to get inside. We purchased a headset in advance which we appreciated. The headset did not revolve in numerical order. We put our belongings in a complementary locker and followed the crowds up to & through the exhibition. There were school groups, tour groups and just crowds of people, it took a while to get in front to be able to look at the art. We started with a timeline of van Gogh, and then moved through the galleries. The galleries were very very crowded , noisy, hot and smelly. It was tough to enjoy & appreciate the art when seeing paintings that were 10 people deep. We spent 3 hrs exploring the museum, had a cold iced tea in the coffee shop & made a few purchases from the beautiful gift shop. In the restaurant I ordered a hummus plate & my husband a flatbread, prices were reasonable. This is the most visited museum in the Netherlands. The Potato Eaters, Wheatfield with Crows and, yes, the postcard-perfect Sunflowers series are all among the 200-strong painting collection. But this is more than just a rundown of van Gogh's greatest hits. Drawings & letters dive into the artist's depression (and that ear incident), there's a video installation charting his rise, and works by the first generation of artists to be inspired by him are on view. This museum is situated at the Museumplein complex & consists of 2 buildings, the Rietveld building with four stories and a café. The Kurokawa wing is a new three-story, oval, the connects through a tunnel. The Van Gogh Museum has the largest collection of the Dutch post-Impressionist painter's works anywhere in the world. It is also a major research center, constantly making discoveries about his working process and artistic technique. Researchers learned that the red pigment van Gogh used had faded over time, leaving the paintings more blue than he'd originally intended. Imagine what his "Bedroom" in Arles would have looked like if the walls were purple and not blue; or how his blossoming fruit trees might have been pink, rather than white. We ended at van Gogh's, Almond Blossoms a piece that van Gogh created for the birth of his nephew and namesake. Six months after van Gogh death, his younger brother Theo died. The Museum shared a lot about their relationship and correspondences. Jo, Theo's widow, saved the chest of drawers, where she kept all of their correspondences. Vincent, van Gogh, Jr. was the founder of this museum and dedicated his life to keeping his uncles' works relevant. Two of Vincent's grand nieces live in Amsterdam today. Willem van Gogh's family inherited the artist's priceless collection, including 456 paintings & 650 drawings

One of my favorite museums. You can take the audio guide to learn about his life and the art history. I definitely recommend this plus booking ahead and online. They were sold out for the day when I arrived at opening. Cafe is nice too.

The Van Gogh Museum is a testimony to Vincent Van Gogh's family, particularly that of his brother Theo and his daughter. After his tragic life ending suicide, Theo worked tirelessly to organize and catalog his brother's paintings. The last two years of Vincent's life were a world wind of productivity and bitter sweet. Most remember his argument with Paul Gauguin, on who was the most serious artist between the two, which ended with Van Gogh cutting off his own ear. But in those remaining two years, Van Gogh produced some his best, awe inspiring work. This Museum, along with the nearby Rijks and Musée d'Orsay in Paris, house his best works. From his Yellow Room and Almond Tree, to the portraits of the local town folk in sleepy French city of Arles or of himself, to his spiritual masterwork Starry Night. It can take your breath away seeing them in person.

Definitely make reservations a few weeks ahead. We had searched the company site and a few tour groups a few days before but everything was booked. The day before, I'm not sure if they released more tickets or a group dropped out, but a third party seller had 2 tickets that we quickly took. The museum was gorgeous and had some of Van Gogh's famous works. I'd recommend the audio guide as it takes you through his life journey and really educates you about how talented he was.

I loved this museum! It is truly a beautiful place. Go with enough time to experience all three floors and be sure to wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking and stairs! The audio tour is very informative and the paintings are beautiful. When in Amsterdam, be sure to visit it. You will not be disappointed!

One of the best museums in the world. Very crowded all the time, yet very efficient. Their location is in the midst of many other famous Dutch Museums. This one is a must!!

Very informative. Talks not only Van Gogh and his times. It also shows an artist who encouraged his fellow artists. How he influenced other artists. A must for any art lover.

One of my favorite museums in the world. Always a highlight when I'm in Amsterdam. Buy your tickets online. Tickets run out even during the winter "slow(er) travel season.

This was cool to see as a dedicated museum to Van Gogh. Starry Night is not here** just FYI. Gives pretty good detail on the life of the artist. Not entirely required for an Amsterdam experience but provides an additional experience.

I loved the Van Gogh Museum!! A few things to keep in mind: buy tickets in advance because it is quite popular and there is usually a line to get in with your tickets, but it moved quickly. The website says you can't have backpacks or umbrellas, which we followed, but is not enforced. Amsterdam is so rainy, so don't feel like you have to leave your umbrella behind! The website also said there are storage lockers but only for school groups, but when we were there, they were letting anyone get a locker and they had a wall of hooks for umbrellas. I did not do the audio tour, instead I listened to music with my AirPods while I was there and it was perfect. As I mentioned, this is a popular and busy destination which can be a bit overwhelming. There are many Spotify playlists with music that fits walking around this museum perfectly. I felt like I learned so much about Van Gogh here and I loved the way they humanized him so well and urged us to see him as more than his mental illness.

These is a very nice museum and an impressive building. The flow of the exhibition is great, if not a little crowded. Of course everywhere is crowded in Amsterdam so this is no surprise. I am giving it five stars for all of these reasons, but at the risk of sounding blasphemous, I must say that I do not like The works of Vincent van Gogh at all. His style isn't for me. Starry Night being the only exception. This painting of course is not at the van Gogh museum in Amsterdam but I believe it is at the MoMA in New York if I'm not mistaking. The works that I liked the most are actually works from other artists such as Monet. There were a few paintings that were better than others. I think this reflects a lot on his mental decline. Very tragic life indeed. Still it is an educational and cultural experience that should not be missed.

We did not have tickets and they were sold out but on their Wi-fi we got some tickets. We enjoyed having the head sets which gives us more information. It was a bit busy but we enjoyed all the displays and different times of his life. The Irises were my favorite. A must see if you have time.

Nice museum. Lots to see, easy to walk through. It wasn't overly crowded and you definitely need to buy tickets beforehand as it sells out. I'd highly recommend walking through here on a trip to Amsterdam.

This was my favorite museum in Amsterdam! I loved how spacious the galleries were, the audio was very easy to maneuver, easy to follow Van Goghs work and life. Highly recommend this tour.

Had a great time touring the Van Gogh Museum, definitely recommend it. There are a few good spots to eat right outside of the museum and people watch.

My visit to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam was marred by a regrettable customer service experience. The staff, unfortunately, failed to meet expectations, displaying a lack of attentiveness and responsiveness, which considerably diminished the overall enjoyment of my visit. I felt like I was discriminated against when what seemed to be a manager completely ignored me, by not properly responding to my questions and going to the next person in line, that looked more like her. I asked for her name and it was not provided to me. This is no way to treat a customer that purchased tickets and numerous overpriced gifts the museum store.

This is my happy place. I've been here once before about 15 years ago but this time I brought along my husband and we spent HOURS. About 200ish Van Goghs all in one spot and at times it can feel overwhelming so take your time to soak it all in. You'll need to get tickets about a month or two in advance, keep that in mind (it's currently June and the next available ticket date is August!). Same for the Anne Frank House, that one needs to be booked about 6 weeks in advance so just do them at the same time. Your ticket is for an entrance time and the person at the door will NOT let you in earlier so don't even try. There's a square directly outside the museum called "Museumplein" with tons of gardens with benches under shade trees to wait out any extra time. A few vlaamse friet vendors are in the area too but skip those as they're not made on-site and look like they're bought frozen from a store. The stroopwafel vendors there are good tho!!

Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists, and his flagship museum here in Amsterdam did not disappoint. The building is beautiful and spacious. I recommend buying your tickets online in advance in case they sell out so you don't miss out. I was pleased to see how many of Van Gogh's most famous works are here. (Starry Night is at the MoMA in New York.) Crows in Wheatfield (a brooding favorite of mine), Bedroom in Arles, Almond Blossoms, and Sunflowers are here. And The Potato Eaters (which for some reason creeps me out) is here too, among many, many others of his most popular paintings. What also pleased me was to discover his not so famous works that I'd never seen before and found that I loved those paintings too. Avenue of Poplars in Autumn was really striking and gets no love! Like any good museum, they have a great gift store you can hit on the way out. If you like Van Gogh, don't miss coming here.

This is a lovely small museum with many Van Gogh originals as well as other contemporaries who influenced him or who he influenced. I rented the audio tour headphones and proceeded with the leisurely tour. It took approximately 3 hours to see everything. I learned a great deal about Van Gogh. This Museum was started by his nephew Vincent who was named for him in the same year, but prior to Van Gogh's death.

Love love love! I'm more of a history museum then art but this museum grabbed my attention. The audio tour is a must as it takes you through Van Gough's life, he was an interesting man. From his mental illness and the relationship with his brother, you'll learn so much about him and his work.

In A Nutshell: -The Van Gogh Museum was just ok. -For what it's worth, it's still something to check out if you are big into art, especially Van Gogh or another temporary exhibit (which at the time of this writing was Gustav Klimt). -The rooms are small, so even w/ ticket reservations at allotted time slots, it can get pretty crowded. -I did enjoy the fact of how close you can get to the paintings to see the details which Van Gogh is known for. -I also enjoyed learning more about his life story. -I don't recommend renting the audio assist b/c you mainly just hear background music. Overall, the exterior of the building is beautiful, lot's of open grass to have a picnic if you decide, the staff was kind too.

PRO TIP: Book your tickets online! They don't sell tickets at the museum entrance (probably due to Covid - I'm not sure). The current admission price is 19 Euros. We booked our tickets for 9:30am and were able to enter in a few minutes early before our timed entry. The museum was already busy early in the morning and I was quite surprised about that. There wasn't a mask mandate during the time we visited the museum last month. But, there were a few visitors (including myself) wearing a mask. We were here for about three hours exploring the museum. You'll get to see paintings of Van Gogh's early works to the paintings up until his death. I should have gotten the audio guide to listen more about Van Gogh's paintings, but the note cards next to the paintings were still informative. The gift shop was alright and I didn't make any purchase. I thought the magnets that I saw at "Bloemenmarkt" (flower market) were a lot better than the ones in the museum.

Amongst the many museums located in Amsterdam, this one in particular I knew was a must see. Such a story this man comes from. The museum highlights both his highs and lows extremely well. I highly recommend making a ticket reservation purchase in advance. I also recommend only arriving 5-10 min before your scheduled time. Every floor gave representation of Van Gogh in a different part of his life. You can opt to purchase audio for the museum if you'd like a detailed description. I chose to walk and absorb the environment, paintings and history. My ticket also included the Golden Boy exhibit which is set to be completed in early January. Overall, I had an enjoyable time and highly recommend if in Amsterdam.

This is an attraction dedicated to one of the most notable Dutch figures in history, and I encourage you to visit if you appreciate his art and want to learn more about his life story. There appeared to be two buildings that are labeled the Van Gogh Museum. I was a little confused where to enter at first, but they are actually connected, and the correct entrance will be where you clearly see through the glass where there are escalators and a large walking area below. You will also most likely see a long line, so that's the biggest indicator that you're in the right spot. The second building is where guests can enter from inside to begin their tour and also head to the gift shop and exit the building. Make sure you arrive near your scheduled time, anything too early or too late will have you turned away at the front. Once you are inside, head down the escalators and go to the desk that provides the audio headset that guides you throughout your tour. Frankly though, it was more of an audio accompaniment to relax me amongst the large crowds. The headset should be used by approaching the painting that you want to learn about and pressing the play button to hear its history. However, because there were so many attendees and so little space to truly immerse yourself in Gogh's work, I just played everything back-to-back as I roamed around aimlessly. It did get a little calmer as I walked up the 2nd and 3rd floors, but I felt overwhelmed by the many people and loud noises about. Since this is a family-friendly environment, expect a lot of children/babies as well. I left the attraction overstimulated, regretting visiting on a Sunday afternoon. If I had more time in my vacation, then I would've visited on a weekday instead. The content itself expands upon the knowledge you may already have about the late artist; proving that there was more to his personality that the infamy he obtained from cutting off his ear. If he were alive today, I was genuinely want to befriend him, and that makes me value his artwork even more. The museum does well in chronicling his beginning to his end, and how his work is still admired today. He is an inspirational figure who had a tragic life, but through that I learned to always try and improve myself and the support of your love ones can take you a long way in life. Gogh was beyond his end, but the series of events that developed him into the man we'd pay money to learn from. I'm glad I got to visit the museum. I advise future guests to visit on a weekday (during school hours), if possible, as it can get super crowded that you'll have to miss out on some art. Otherwise, the place was neat and informative, with so many cool souvenirs you could buy, I wish I could've bought them all. I only paid for a magnet and glasses case of my favorite painting that day, "Almond Blossom" because the story behind why Gogh painted it encourages me to love hard and stay strong even in the midst of internal struggle.

Van Gogh is the historic artist who had mental health issues and severed part of his own left ear. His brushstrokes are very characteristic of his style and so many of his paintings are recognizable. This museum is definitely worth a visit if you're in Amsterdam. If you're looking for The Starry Night (1889), it is not located at this museum. Currently, The Starry Night is Museum of Modern Art in New York. As always for all museums in Europe, book your tickets early online and go in the morning to avoid crowds.