About Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum holds more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 personal letters — tracing Van Gogh’s entire artistic career from his sombre early Dutch period to the dazzling colour-saturated canvases of his final years.
Highlights
- Sunflowers (1889) — one of the world’s most recognisable paintings
- The Bedroom (1888) — his iconic room in Arles
- Almond Blossom (1890) — painted to celebrate his newborn nephew
- Japanese print influences — an entire floor of context
Layout
The permanent collection is arranged chronologically across four floors, taking you through each period of Van Gogh’s short but extraordinarily prolific life.
Tips for Visiting
- Book tickets online — one of Amsterdam’s busiest museums
- Friday evenings (17:00–21:00) are less crowded and atmospheric
- The Rijksmuseum is a 5-minute walk — combine both in one day
- The museum app includes audio narrated using Van Gogh’s own letters