Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam - Museum

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most visited museums in the Netherlands. In the museum you can view works by Vincent van Gogh, but also learn about his life and work. For example, you can follow an audio tour or an interactive tour with a guide.

The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most visited museums in Amsterdam. The museum displays works by Vincent van Gogh and other artists from the 19th century. You can visit the museum to learn more about Van Gogh's work, but also to view the artworks yourself. The museum regularly organizes exhibitions of works from its own collection or works borrowed from other museums. There are also lectures, films and workshops.

The History of the Museum

The Van Gogh Museum was founded in 1973, after the death of Van Gogh connoisseur Vincent Willem van Gogh. The museum is located in the heart of Amsterdam, on the Museumplein. The museum has the largest collection of works by Van Gogh in the world, with more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters. The museum is open to the public daily and has a café and restaurant on the terrace.

The Collection

The Van Gogh Museum has an extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh and other artists of the 19th century. The collection includes paintings, drawings, photographs, objects and documents. The museum also shows work by other artists who influenced Van Gogh's work.

The Building

The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most visited museums in the Netherlands. The museum is located in Het Gebouw, an old monastery from the 13th century. Het Gebouw is a beautiful building with a lot of history. The museum has a unique collection of Van Gogh's work, including the world-famous "Sunflowers".