Why visit / Interesting facts:
- The world's largest van Gogh collection
- Over 200 paintings on display
Time required: 180 minutes
Phone: +31 20 570 52 00
Web site: http://www.vangoghmuseum...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Tue, Sat, Sun: | 10am - 6pm |
| Fri (with the exception of Friday Dec 24 and 31): | 10am - 10pm |
| Jan 1: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 14 € |
| Under 18: | Free |
Public transport:
- Tram Line 2: Van Baerlestraat stop
- Tram Line 3: Van Baerlestraat stop
- Tram Line 5: Van Baerlestraat stop
Address: Paulus Potterstraat 7, Amsterdam
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Photo: teachandlearn
Things you need to know:
- Van Gogh Museum is housed in a 4-story building and is the largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh's work in the world
- Over 200 paintings, 580 drawings and 700 letters make up the collection
- Van Gogh's painting career lasted only 10 years while he created more than 900 paintings
- The collection was amassed by this brother, Theo, who was also his art dealer
- Van Gogh had dramatic shifts in style and color as years passed by and he changed his places of stay; this is very well represented on the 2nd floor
- The museum also showcases a number of other impressionist painters such as Monet, Seurat, Pissarro, Gauguin, and Toulouse-Lautrec
- Van Gogh committed suicide in 1890
What to do there:
- First of all buy your ticket online to avoid long queues
- Admire the masterpieces on display (the layout makes it easy to do a self-guided tour)
Tips & Insights:
- Audio guide is available for 5 €
- On Fridays the museum is open until 10pm and live music makes the visit even more unforgettable
