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See the largest collection of Van Gogh’s stunning works and personal letters, plus art by Monet and Gauguin.
See the largest collection of Van Gogh’s stunning works and personal letters, plus art by Monet and Gauguin.
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It's a really fascinating museum and definitely worth visiting. The collection is very large so you need to take enough time for this experience. However, some regulations are bizzar, i. e. we had to leave all our things in the locker, I only took some money with me, but when we were at the cafe it turned out that they don't accept cash so I had to walk and pick my handbag with all the cards only to be stopped at the escalator because of the bag. I found it an exaggeration and also very exhausting since we were hungry. You also need to wait in a queue to get a locker, you cannot just choose one that is free. You even need to wait in a queue if you just want to get your card out of your locker or leave the bag that you mistakenly took.
Big fan of Van Gogh, exhibition set out his biography with chronological display of his works in the context of his age and state of mental health. Also interesting to see the works of his contemporary artistic colleagues and how they influenced his own body of work.
Not too crowded, all the paintings and sculptures are clearly visible. Also enough places to rest and view the paintings from a distance.
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The museum is nice,well organized, the works are many ,the audio guide a tad confusing if you choose the option "the main works". Otherwise a good service.
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Museum well worth going to . We arrived an hour early and they let us in . We booked the audio tour which was good value for money
the museum is easily accessible by public transportation. public. Purchasing tickets online avoids the formation of a queue outside the museum. Visitors can use free lockers placed immediately after the entrance to store jackets and personal belongings all of which makes it easier to visit the museum. Congratulations!!!
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The information relating to each exhibit was too small and hard to access, it was hidden by other visitors hands! There was no signposting to ensure visitors made the most of all exhibits. I didn't even see the aeroplane exhibit. All in all I was very disappointed with the visit.
A memorable visit amidst the wonderful colors of his paintings , reading his letters and learning about his life .
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Everything seeing all Van Goghs paintings but also seeing personal items and in particular the Chinese lacquered box containing wools Van Gogh used for colour matching and analysis to save on wasting paint. We also enjoyed the exhibition on the impressionists and the Netherlands.
A perfect organization. No time restrictions in the stay, A very well done audio guide that allowed me to get into the details of the selected paintings. Congratulations!
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The tour guide told many interesting stories about Van Gogh and the paintings. The tour is worthy time and money. Highly recommend
The second floor featured Van Gogh's peasant artwork and more personal pieces, particularly the painting of his lover at a pub or café in France. I also think that the Japanese art he created was displayed on that floor. I enjoyed having two locations to stop and relax for coffee and snacks.
To discover Van Gogh's works in real life, beautiful place only downside is that there are too many people and some works are poorly highlighted by the light.
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It was exciting and inspiring. Please provide barcode feature to your clients instead of xonfirmation number That was bad experience
I am a great fan of Van Gogh and have wanted to gidit the Museum for some time. It fully lived up to my expectations, beautifully curated with very informative captions.
It was a wonderful experience that I called the trip "Dialogues with Van Gogh" that I had to do in my life. Goal accomplished ✅
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Our guide, Julia from Italy, was fabulous. Very clear, knew her subject and spoke at a nice pace where we had time to reflect and ask questions
no waiting and very nice visit to the museum with the possibility of seeing the temporary Impressionist exhibition
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Martine elevated our visit to the Van Gogh museum and made it a fantastic visit. We learned even more about Van Gogh during this return trip to the museum. The depth of knowledge and efficient delivery of information, comparisons and thoughtful questions kept us thoroughly engaged. Thank you for the tour.
Van Gogh was a very vibrant personality, and his biography is well known to many. The museum left a great impression. On the first floor, there are numerous self-portraits — Van Gogh invented the selfie! On the other floors, you can witness his development as an artist. As you walk through the halls, you can observe how he arrives at the style that makes his paintings so beloved.
Very nice exhibition, detailed, enjoyable and well organized. Having gotten my tickets with this app allowed me to get in right away! I recommend the exhibition but especially the app that offers so many experiences
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As the tickets didn't have a QR code, it was a bit difficult to get in, but after a lot of back and forth it worked out in the end
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Once I arrived at the site, I had to purchase the audio guide separately as the front desk staff priced my ticket without it.
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Staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. Lockers for storage are easy to use. The art work on display speaks for itself.! amazing. Audio guide is very interesting. Museum was not over crowded and easy to move around. Gift shop well stocked. Very enjoyable from start to finish.
Van Gogh's works are incredible and being able to listen to them through the multimedia guide on the Portuguese line was unforgettable, because as well as seeing the wonderful works I was able to understand and learn about the history, details and particularities of each one. Unfortunately, some of the most important works, such as The Sunflowers and The Starry Night, were not in the exhibition. But it was still well worth the visit!
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Perfect for art lovers and those curious about Van Gogh’s art and life.
Perfect for art lovers and those curious about Van Gogh’s art and life.
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The tour guide told many interesting stories about Van Gogh and the paintings. The tour is worthy time and money. Highly recommend
Our guide, Julia from Italy, was fabulous. Very clear, knew her subject and spoke at a nice pace where we had time to reflect and ask questions
Martine elevated our visit to the Van Gogh museum and made it a fantastic visit. We learned even more about Van Gogh during this return trip to the museum. The depth of knowledge and efficient delivery of information, comparisons and thoughtful questions kept us thoroughly engaged. Thank you for the tour.
Our guide Isabelle was superb; very committed + she introduced us to the Jewish quarter + she passed on more general information about life in the Netherlands: bicycles, boat to live...::
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My guide was unbelievable. Her knowledge, her ability to explain the works of Van Gogh was a standout for me. Our guide's name was Marita (I think).
I've wanted to see the original Van Gogh paintings all my life. Was I at all disappointed, absolutely No! Our guide, Claire, was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable about art in general, and Van zHogh, in particular. Even though the museum was crowded, Claire made our experience seem intimate and personal.
It was awesome! The exhibition was very impressive; really enjoyed the display of the artist's work. The guide Clair W is a great professional of her craft; she showed the artist's work in terms of his contribution to world art. Would highly recommend Clair. Переведено с помощью DeepL (https://www.deepl.com/app/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=app&utm_campaign=share-translation)
The museum is incredible. Made even more incredible by our guide, Martina. She was incredibly knowledgeable and I learned more in 2 hours with her than I would have in an entire day on my own. I highly recommend having a private guided tour of the museum.
The experience at the museum was very organized, we had a lot of good insights and believe it or not even thought it was croudy, Claire M made our experience one that we could appreciate the museum art without being a hurry. Overall I got to see one of my favorite artist, without having to ask anyone for space to see the art. Claire is very punctual, informative, organized and kind. Hope everyone gets a good experience as I did.
We booked the guided tour because the museum tickets were sold out. But it was providential because The guide Martina was outstanding, Clear, nice and interesting. Thank you very much!
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Excellent guide. She made a panning of Van Gogh's biography and his most famous works. Good predisposition and charisma.
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Claire was the best guide! She is an Artist and her interpretation of Van Gogh art was enlightening! This tour allowed us enter the museum and avoid going with the crowd. Having the earpiece with Claire's voice and explanation of different pieces of art work made the Van Gogh Museum visit a wonderful and rememberable experience!
Excellent 2 hours with a very knowledgeable, pleasant and charming guide. Would recommend the same tour to future travelers
Claire W was a fabulous guide! She is passionate & very knowledgeable! Her delivery of the topics was stellar & she took care to distinguish between what we know of VanGogh & what was gossip. She was careful to ensure her students could see the pieces & took time to ask if her folks were keeping up with her & recognized the points she was making. Best tour guide I've had in Europe. Keep her happy, she is a treasure for your company.
More of Van Gogh, less or none of other artists. It is after all called the Van Gogh museum! Could not give two shits about Gauguin or whoever. Ill go to Musee Dorsay for that. It is also very sad, the commercial aspect selling Van Goghs work on anything you can think of. It'll be on cigarettes and condoms next.
This tour fulfilled my dream of seeing that many Van Gogh paintings in one place.The tour guide was wonderful! Lots of historical information about Vincent and his life and times. He also mentioned something I'd never noticed or heard mentioned before. Looking at the Iris painting, he noted the broken stem of flowers and said that even in his most beautiful paintings, Vincent often included something tragic. I'll be looking with a new perspective now. On the down side, my group, along with six others signed up for the tour, waited at the meeting place for 40 mintues until just before 10AM, we decided to go to the museum doors to ask about our guide. When we arrived, there was our guide with a green sign and another group of people. You guys really need to get together on your published meeting place instructions. It was very stressful; we could have missed out on this wonderful experience.
There were only 3 of us, so we were able to enjoy a lot. The guide is very good and entertaining. Seeing the museum in this way is very different. I recommend it. It is worth it.
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The Van Gogh museum was all I imagined and better. Our guide, Holly was very friendly, informative and helpful. She made the tour so intersting and added her own personal touch. I will be back!
The meeting point reported by the Headout App is wrong. The guide was waiting for us at the group entrance door, not at the Specular Cube. I had to call the tour operator
The museum was fantastic but what really made the experience was our guide, Josephina from Argentina! Her passion shone through and really made the tour outstanding. Her knowledge was amazing, she spoke with such enthusiasm and all the little anecdotes about Vincent's tragic life made the whole experience truly memorable. Thank you Josephina!
La guida Claire W. era molto preparata ed esperta nella gestione di un tour di gruppo. Ci ha fatto imparare a riconoscere i tratti distintivi e rivoluzionari dell'arte di Van Gogh in relazione con l'arte a lui contemporanea.
Jennifer was an awesome leader. She conveyed her enthusiasm and empathy for Van Gogh and enriched my experience in the museum. It was crowded with people but the speaker system allowed us to hear her very well and gave us some freedom of movement. Jennifer brought along additional materials which she shared with us using her I-pad.
The guide and the art made it memorable.
Ausgezeichneter Reiseleiter, exzellentes Museum mit einmaligen Bildern, einfach fantastisch! 👍👌💪
The guide in English was calm, pleasant and funny. I recommend it.
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Save time and money with this budget-friendly combo to the Van Gogh Museum and an Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Save time and money with this budget-friendly combo to the Van Gogh Museum and an Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
It's a really fascinating museum and definitely worth visiting. The collection is very large so you need to take enough time for this experience. However, some regulations are bizzar, i. e. we had to leave all our things in the locker, I only took some money with me, but when we were at the cafe it turned out that they don't accept cash so I had to walk and pick my handbag with all the cards only to be stopped at the escalator because of the bag. I found it an exaggeration and also very exhausting since we were hungry. You also need to wait in a queue to get a locker, you cannot just choose one that is free. You even need to wait in a queue if you just want to get your card out of your locker or leave the bag that you mistakenly took.
Big fan of Van Gogh, exhibition set out his biography with chronological display of his works in the context of his age and state of mental health. Also interesting to see the works of his contemporary artistic colleagues and how they influenced his own body of work.
Not too crowded, all the paintings and sculptures are clearly visible. Also enough places to rest and view the paintings from a distance.
View original review in German
the museum is easily accessible by public transportation. public. Purchasing tickets online avoids the formation of a queue outside the museum. Visitors can use free lockers placed immediately after the entrance to store jackets and personal belongings all of which makes it easier to visit the museum. Congratulations!!!
View original review in Italian
A memorable visit amidst the wonderful colors of his paintings , reading his letters and learning about his life .
View original review in Italian
Everything seeing all Van Goghs paintings but also seeing personal items and in particular the Chinese lacquered box containing wools Van Gogh used for colour matching and analysis to save on wasting paint. We also enjoyed the exhibition on the impressionists and the Netherlands.
A perfect organization. No time restrictions in the stay, A very well done audio guide that allowed me to get into the details of the selected paintings. Congratulations!
View original review in Italian
It was exciting and inspiring. Please provide barcode feature to your clients instead of xonfirmation number That was bad experience
I am a great fan of Van Gogh and have wanted to gidit the Museum for some time. It fully lived up to my expectations, beautifully curated with very informative captions.
It was a wonderful experience that I called the trip "Dialogues with Van Gogh" that I had to do in my life. Goal accomplished ✅
View original review in Spanish
no waiting and very nice visit to the museum with the possibility of seeing the temporary Impressionist exhibition
View original review in French
Van Gogh was a very vibrant personality, and his biography is well known to many. The museum left a great impression. On the first floor, there are numerous self-portraits — Van Gogh invented the selfie! On the other floors, you can witness his development as an artist. As you walk through the halls, you can observe how he arrives at the style that makes his paintings so beloved.
Very nice exhibition, detailed, enjoyable and well organized. Having gotten my tickets with this app allowed me to get in right away! I recommend the exhibition but especially the app that offers so many experiences
View original review in Italian
As the tickets didn't have a QR code, it was a bit difficult to get in, but after a lot of back and forth it worked out in the end
View original review in German
Once I arrived at the site, I had to purchase the audio guide separately as the front desk staff priced my ticket without it.
View original review in Italian
Staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. Lockers for storage are easy to use. The art work on display speaks for itself.! amazing. Audio guide is very interesting. Museum was not over crowded and easy to move around. Gift shop well stocked. Very enjoyable from start to finish.
The museum is very nice and well organised. We paid for audioguides at entrance and it was well worth the extra cost for all the additionnal informations.
No problem with reservations (you don't have to exchange the ticket, just pass the entrance with the qrcode you've received). The fact that admission is limited means that you have privileged access to the works of art, with no jostling, and the museum's atmosphere is very hushed. Definitely worth a visit
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Incredible artwork. What else is there to say? The trip was a return visit for me and a bucket list visit for my bestie. Seeing the world through Van Gogh's eyes is truely wonderful.
All and all very good. Staff friendly. But only take cards and no cash payment, so could not buy anything. This is something this place should have a look into...
Excellent museum. Such an impressive volume of notable works. Surprised us how many we were able to see in person in one place. Great audio tour and visiting collections as well. 10/10
Das Museum ist wunderbar angelegt! Es war zwar sehr voll, doch man hatte überall ausreichend Möglichkeiten, sich die Bilder in Ruhe anzuschauen. Die Texte waren sehr ausführlich und informativ. Der Audioguide hat sich definitiv gelohnt!
It is necessary to buy tickets online in advance. Probably due to the high number of visitors, there was always a queue outside the museum. Once inside, everything is very well organized. Nevertheless, I would again estimate an hour before the booked visiting time to queue. The presentation of the artworks and the explanations by the audio guide pay tribute to his work. It was also very nice to see oversized projections of van Gogh's works in the reception area and on the walls of the mezzanine floors. I have read that the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam claims to have the authority to interpret the artist's work. If this is true.
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It was difficult to follow the abrieviated audio version of the art work as the painting were scattered. You didn't know how to begin.
The captain was great, telling lots of anecdotes in Dutch/English/German/French and Spanish. A great time It's a pity that the boat's windows didn't slide open to take photos.
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Van Gogh Museum
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Van Gogh Museum
Lovers Canal Cruise
I really enjoyed the museum, an experience I recommend!!! Unfortunately we did not do the canal trip because we were disappointed with the one we did two days before. Plus it was raining and the starting point was far from the museum I recommend moving the departure closer to the museum.
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The Van Gogh Museum was incredible!Loved it. The cruise was very relaxing and the driver really was experiencing the turns of the water and the route was gorgeous Lots to see.
The museum + Amsterdam canal cruise combo Very good, just exchange for a ticket at the ticket office for the cruise. For the museum, direct entry Very good service, plus you can take the cruise on the day you want.
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Everything is well organized, and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Great discoveries!
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Our guide Isabelle was superb; very committed + she introduced us to the Jewish quarter + she passed on more general information about life in the Netherlands: bicycles, boat to live...::
View original review in French
This tour fulfilled my dream of seeing that many Van Gogh paintings in one place.The tour guide was wonderful! Lots of historical information about Vincent and his life and times. He also mentioned something I'd never noticed or heard mentioned before. Looking at the Iris painting, he noted the broken stem of flowers and said that even in his most beautiful paintings, Vincent often included something tragic. I'll be looking with a new perspective now. On the down side, my group, along with six others signed up for the tour, waited at the meeting place for 40 mintues until just before 10AM, we decided to go to the museum doors to ask about our guide. When we arrived, there was our guide with a green sign and another group of people. You guys really need to get together on your published meeting place instructions. It was very stressful; we could have missed out on this wonderful experience.
Very knowledgeable and sympathetic guide!
Eduardo was an excellent tour guide.
Petra explains very well, I learned a lot!
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Eduardo was awesome. He was very thorough and detailed in the tour.
Trustworthy and very convenient
Very fine guide! Excellent experience: interesting and well explained
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All the listed Van Gogh Museum entry tickets are valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
Imagine stepping right into Van Gogh's world at the museum's big collection! You'll see his most famous paintings up close, like The Potato Eaters, Almond Blossom, Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat, and Sunflowers. Dive into how his style changed over time, growing brighter in his Parisian paintings under the influence of modern art with shorter brush strokes, and how his work influenced other artists.
Know moreBut that's not all! His drawings and letters also give you a peek into his mind as an artist. There are his drawings and even letters he wrote to his family and friends. It's like getting a backstage pass to his life. You'll see how his ideas came to life, and even read some of his letters to his brother Theo, his mother Anna, and painters like Eugène Boch and Anthon van Rappard!
Know moreSince 2014, the museum has been bringing in temporary shows with special artwork. Right now, they've got Exhibition Vive l’impressionnisme! until January 26, and For Vincent’s Eyes Only. Drawings by Emile Bernard until January 12. Vive l’impressionnisme! features works by Monet and Rodin while For Vincent’s Eyes Only explores the artistic exchange between the artists.
Know moreThe Van Gogh Museum welcomes visitors throughout the year. The timings, however, vary. While the museum is usually open between 9am and 5pm on most days, it is best to check the timings of the day you want to visit before booking your tickets.
Depending on how much time you spend on each exhibit, the visit can take anywhere between 1 hour to 2 hours. On average, visitors spend 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore the permanent exhibit.
Detailed Van Gogh Museum timingsAddress: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam
The Van Gogh Museum provides you access to all the exhibits with a valid entrance ticket, at no extra cost.
Up to 48 hours before the date and time of your entry ticket, the museum allows you to change it to an alternative time based on availability. But cancellation is not allowed, and tickets are not refunded.
No, you can show the ticket on a mobile device when checking in.
The Van Gogh Museum allows children below the age of 18 to enter for free. The museum also offers activities and resources specifically designed for children, such as interactive multimedia tours and workshops. Families can also explore the museum using family guides available at the information desk.
The I Amsterdam card includes free entry to various places museums, canal cruises, and public transport, including the Van Gogh Museum.
The Van Gogh Museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing various themes related to art and culture. Visitors can check the Inside page or inquire at the museum for information about current and upcoming exhibitions.
Yes, the museum has a gift shop where visitors can find a wide range of Van Gogh-related products, including books, prints, stationery, and other unique souvenirs inspired by the artist's works.
Sketching with pencils or charcoal is allowed in the museum's galleries, as long as it does not disturb other visitors or pose a risk to the artworks. However, the use of ink pens and easels is not permitted.
Yes, the Van Gogh Museum offers educational programs and resources for various age groups and educational institutions. These programs include workshops, lectures, and other activities that provide deeper insights into Van Gogh's art.