February 12, 2027 – June 20, 2027
Eva Gonzalès
The first retrospective of French painter Eva Gonzalès (1847–1883) brings together her delicate paintings and pastels, including loans from international museums and private collections.
Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh – paintings, drawings and letters – on Museumplein in Amsterdam.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Opening hoursAdmission €25 Wheelchair accessible Restaurant
Current exhibitions
October 16, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor
The first retrospective in the Netherlands devoted to James McNeill Whistler, whose paintings, etchings and drawings placed mood above narrative. It sheds light on the connection to Vincent van Gogh, who admired him.
October 1, 2026 – January 4, 2027
Yoshitoshi. Master of the Moon
One hundred colour woodblock prints by Japanese artist Yoshitoshi, in which the moon always appears, tell stories of historical figures, warriors, lovers and mythical creatures.
About the museum
After Vincent van Gogh's death in 1890, a large part of his work remained in the family's possession: first Theo's widow, Jo van Gogh-Bonger, managed the estate and made the painter famous, later her son Vincent Willem van Gogh. To keep the collection together permanently, the family transferred it in 1962 to the newly founded Vincent van Gogh Stichting (foundation); in return, the Dutch state committed to building and running a museum.
The main building was designed by Gerrit Rietveld; after his death, his partners completed the building, which opened in 1973. In 1999 an oval exhibition wing by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa was added, followed in 2015 by a glass entrance building facing Museumplein.
The museum owns around 200 paintings, some 500 drawings and almost all of Van Gogh's surviving letters, complemented by works by his contemporaries and role models. The permanent exhibition leads chronologically through his life – from the dark peasant paintings of Nuenen through Paris to the intensely colorful works from Arles, Saint-Rémy and Auvers. Temporary exhibitions shed light on artists of his time and on his legacy.
The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most visited museums in the Netherlands; the vast majority of its visitors come from abroad. The foundation also manages the Collectie Mesdag in Den Haag and is a center of Van Gogh research.
Highlights
- “Sunflowers” and “Almond Blossom”
- “The Potato Eaters” from his time in Nuenen
- “The Bedroom” and “Wheatfield with Crows”
- Self-portraits from Paris and letters to his brother Theo
- Tactile model of the “Sunflowers” in the “Feeling Van Gogh” program
Permanent exhibition
- Van Gogh's Masterpieces – The permanent exhibition traces Van Gogh's development from his early work to his final months, with major works such as “Sunflowers,” “Almond Blossom” and “The Potato Eaters.”
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- Stichting Van Gogh Museum
- Director
- Emilie Gordenker
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €25 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €16Students at universities and colleges in the EU/EEA (proof required) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free under 18 (reserve a ticket with an entry time online). |
| Seniors | –No senior discount. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · No discount for people with disabilities; one companion (including a sign language or speech-to-text interpreter) is free, and their ticket includes the audio tour. |
| Students & apprentices | €16With an international student ID or proof of enrollment at a university or college in the EU/EEA. |
| Groups | –No group discount; group reservations (free of charge) at least five days in advance, entrance at Paulus Potterstraat 7. Self-guided groups of up to 6 or 16 people including the guide; external guides pay regular admission and must be registered. |
| Families | –No family ticket, since visitors under 18 are free. |
| Audio tour, adults | €3.75Ages 13–17 €2, free up to age 12 |
| Guided tour “Van Gogh's Masterpieces” (50 min) | €7.50Per person, plus admission, ages 18 and up |
| Private tour or family tour (up to 15 people) | €130Per group, plus admission |
| Guided tour in (International) Sign Language (up to 12 people) | €100Per group, plus admission |
Free with the Museumkaart; also with the ICOM card, Rembrandtkaart, VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART, Amsterdamse Stadspas and for Vincent's Friends. Tickets online only (tickets.vangoghmuseum.com or official resellers), no ticket desk on site; card holders must also book a ticket with an entry time. Admission includes all special exhibitions. The I amsterdam City Card has no longer been accepted since June 2022. Payment in the museum is cashless only.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
Accessible building; wheelchair users enter via the main entrance on Museumplein; adapted restrooms on the first floor. Six loan wheelchairs, folding stools, rollators and walking canes (reserve by email in advance). Accessible parking space and drop-off zone in front of Paulus Potterstraat 7, two more spaces in the Q-Park Museumplein. Tactile floor plan (Braille), large-print gallery texts, “Feeling Van Gogh” program with 3D reproduction; induction loop in the auditorium; EnChroma glasses for color vision deficiency; the Sunflower Lanyard is recognized; priority entry for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
Free under 18. Painting workshops for children ages 6 to 12, family tour (50 min), treasure hunt booklet for ages 6 to 12 and a version for ages 4 to 6, Van Gogh checklist at the information desk, programs during the fall school holidays. Strollers and buggies allowed, baby changing facilities in the restrooms, breastfeeding welcome in the museum.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Museumplein
Museumplein stop (tram 2, 5, 24; bus 357, 397) or Concertgebouw stop (tram 5, 12, 24; bus 347, 357). From Amsterdam Centraal, tram 2, 5 or 24 to Museumplein; from Station Zuid, tram 5 to Concertgebouw; from Amstelstation, tram 12 to Concertgebouw; from Sloterdijk, tram 19, changing at Leidseplein.
By car
Paid parking
Nearest parking garage: Q-Park Museumplein beneath Museumplein (entrance on Van Baerlestraat, next to Albert Heijn). Street parking in the area is paid.
- Accessible parking
Limited bike racks in front of the museum. Main entrance on Museumplein, group entrance at Paulus Potterstraat 7.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Restaurant Bistro Vincent in the Rietveld building (daily from 10:00), cafés in the atrium and next to the shop – accessible only with a museum ticket. Museum shop inside; a shop on Museumplein is accessible without a ticket. Self-service lockers for coats, bags and small backpacks up to 45×25×25 cm; suitcases and large luggage are not allowed. Library/reading room by appointment.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 50 min |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (EN, NL, FR, DE, IT, PT, ES, RU, ZH, JA, KO, UK, TR, AR) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography allowed for private purposes only, without flash, lamps, tripod or selfie stick; filming is not permitted. |
| Good to know | The museum estimates an average visit at two to three hours, including café and shop. Audio tour in 14 languages, can be booked in advance with the ticket and picked up at the audio desk in the atrium. No re-entry after leaving; bags may be checked. Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries. |
