Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum · Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum holds the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's work anywhere: more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters, alongside canvases by Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Bernard. The Rietveld-designed building opened on Museumplein in 1973, with a later exhibition wing by Kisho Kurokawa. Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and The Bedroom are among the highlights. Book a timed ticket online, and consider the Saturday late opening, when the galleries stay open until 22:00.
Ticket Price
Adult EUR 25 (includes exhibitions); under 18 free; EU/EEA students EUR 16. Book a timed ticket online in advance. A multimedia guide can be added.
Opening Hours
Daily 9:00–17:00; Saturdays open until 22:00 (with late-night program); Closed: 1 January. Check the official site before visiting. Always check the website for current hours and any closures. Advance booking is required.
Transportation
Tram: lines 2, 5, 12, 16, 24 to Van Baerlestraat or Museumplein stops; Bus: lines 145, 170, 172 to Museumplein; Metro: lines 51, 52, 54 to Vijzelgracht, then 10 min walk; Bike: bike parking available nearby (Museumplein is very bike-accessible); Walking from Leidseplein: about 15 minutes
Best Season
Year-round (fully indoor); Spring and summer have more daylight but also more crowds; Autumn and winter have fewer visitors (but weekends are still busy); Late opening on Saturdays (until 10 PM) is a good time to go with fewer crowds
Pro Tip: Book a timed ticket online
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
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Book a timed ticket online The museum has limited capacity and sells out. Book directly with the museum, enter at your slot, and leave large bags at the cloakroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes. Tickets are sold online with timed entry and often sell out; book several days ahead, longer in spring and summer.
Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, The Bedroom and Wheatfield with Crows are the highlights, spread across the permanent collection on floors 1-3.
Two to three hours covers the main collection; add an hour for a temporary exhibition. The museum is compact and easy to navigate.
Tram 2, 5 or 12 to Van Baerlestraat, or tram 3 to Museumplein; it is a 5-minute walk from the Rijksmuseum.