Vincent van GoghHuis

About the museum

In Zundert, a few metres from the village church, Vincent van Gogh was born in 1853, the son of the pastor. The house of his birth, the then parsonage on the Markt, was demolished in 1903 and replaced by a new parsonage. On this spot the Vincent van GoghHuis came into being by joining the "new" parsonage and a characterful patrician house together; it opened in September 2008. During the renovation, the family's old well was discovered in the garden.

The garden, about 2,100 square metres in size, was reconstructed on the model of the layout that Vincent's mother once created, and has a terrace. In the converted barn, the Van GoghKamer, group receptions and workshops take place. The house also accommodates the tourist office VVV Zundert.

The permanent presentation "De wortels van een meester" is devoted to Vincent's youth in Zundert: a radio play in which Vincent himself speaks tells of his relationship with his brother Theo, his parents' worries, nature and his struggle with faith. A second room shows, in a mixture of artworks and quotations, how strongly he influenced later artists. In addition there are changing exhibitions by contemporary artists inspired by Van Gogh, as well as an artist-in-residence programme. The house is run by around eighty volunteers.

Highlights

• Permanent presentation "De wortels van een meester" on Van Gogh's childhood in Zundert with a radio play
• Site of the demolished birth house of 1853
• Reconstructed parsonage garden modelled on that of Vincent's mother
• Audio tour in Dutch, English, German, French and Japanese included
• Van Gogh walk to the church, sexton's house and Zadkine monument

Permanent exhibition

• De wortels van een meester – Interactive permanent presentation on Vincent van Gogh's youth in Zundert with a radio play and projections, plus a room on his influence on later artists.

Founded

2008

Director

Ron Dirven

Admission & discounts

Price includes the audio tour. Residents of Zundert pay half. Free admission with the Museumkaart, ICOM card and the friends' card "Vrienden Van Gogh & Zundert"; Museumkaart holders do not need to book a ticket in advance.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Wheelchair-friendly; the exhibition can be reached by lift.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

For primary school classes there is the trail "Ik reis met Vincent" through Zundert and the theme case "Vincents koffer"; children up to age 12 have free admission.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A16, exit Zundert/Meer (in Belgium).

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Museum shop with tourist information (VVV). Koffiehuys "Markt 28" right next door (open daily, coffee and lunch, terrace).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

The converted barn "Van GoghKamer" in the garden is equipped for group receptions and workshops; arrangements on request.

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