This museum contains a carefully curated chronicle of Vincent van Gogh's journey as a person and as an artist. I echo other reviewers who recommend buying your tickets well in advance. The audio tour is well worth the money and enriches your museum experience. The entrances for the special exhibition and the permanent exhibition are separate. I chose to walk through the special exhibition first and then view the permanent collection. The special exhibition the day of my visit is on the color yellow. I visited the site in Arles, France, that inspired Van Gogh's "The Yellow House." It was a beautiful thing to see the painting after visiting the place where Van Gogh painted it. I was moved by Van Gogh's desire to connect with the "common folk" of his period. One may know his painting, "The Potato Eaters." It stands in a collection of other paintings depicting rural life in Van Gogh's day. I grew up immersed in agriculture and wisdom from farmers. They say you won't truly appreciate the food on your table until you meet those who work the soil to grow your food. It was a deeply moving experience. If you're a fan of Van Gogh, this museum is worth a visit. Also consider visiting Arles if your travels take you to the Rhone region of France. read more

We were super lucky to be able to buy two tickets for the Van Gogh Museum through Trip Advisor/Viator. The only ones available were inclusive of the audio tour. We had waited to purchase the week before. Recommend buying tickets at least 6 weeks in advance if you want to be able to have your choice of tickets. Anyway, the line is quick to get in and then to go pick up your audio sets for your language of choice. They are basically phone-sized touchscreens and have different recorded narratives for certain rooms of the gallery as well as certain works of art. You can chose the 45-minute, 60-minute, or extended tour. There was also a temporary exhibit called Yellow about the way yellow is used in the world of art, including Van Gogh's Sunflowers. The Van Gogh Museum was founded by his nephew Vincent, son of his beloved brother Theo and his wife Jo. Throughout Vincent Van Gogh's adult life as he evolved as an artist, he kept in close communication with Theo via letters. The audio tour has 3 letters read aloud to you if you choose to listen, from Vincent to Theo, from Theo to Vincent, and from Jo to Vincent. It's touching to hear them because it shows that he was much loved. I enjoyed learning about Van Gogh's journey as a painter, his exploration of color and light, his use of painting to express emotion, his desire to empathize with the farmers and rural workers in his world. The museum does a lovely job of interspersing paintings and sculptures by other artists who either influenced or was influenced by Vincent. A painting I learned about for the first time was called Almond Blossom (1890) when Vincent heard the news he had a nephew, also named Vincent. It's beautiful and full of hope. Though I have had the honor of seeing some of Van Gogh's famous works at other museums all over, I felt especially happy to see them all together here yesterday, with a narrative that filled out the bigger story. read more

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If you asked me who my favorite artist is I'm fairly certain I wouldn't say Van Gough but I am a fan and it was my suggestion to visit to this museum. I had no idea how much I'd love it! We were in here for hours! This is a must while in Amsterdam, the collection will blow your mind. We were on a little euro spring break trek and tossing in museums as often as we could, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I felt the tickets were a little pricey when securing them but by the time we left it was completely worth it. Almond blossom brought me to tears (and not just because it was so late I knew we'd miss our Heineken tour/tasting ;) the entire museum, will move you. Hundreds of paintings! Quite literally, you will feel how this man was cranking out one a day. They felt endless. Beautiful experience, not to be missed. read more

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This beautiful museum was one of the highlights of our trip. We bought tickets in advance, which was definitely the right move during the busy holiday season. The timing on the tickets also makes for an enjoyable experience inside the museum as it is fairly busy due to what a staple it is to visit. But also because of what a magical experience it is to walk through the catalogued work of Van Gogh and the artists he's influenced. All the pieces are displayed throughout the multifloor building with great descriptions of what he was experiencing in his life at the time. We also went with the audio companion which I rather enjoyed because my friend and I were able to pick and choose what moved us the most and were on our own separate time schedules. The museum also offers two shops, a cafe, and coat room/lockers (these were at no extra cost). In front of the Van Gogh museum there's is a big square and during the Christmas season it has a large Christmas market with plenty to eat and do, which made for a whole day of activities. (Great plus, again if traveling to the area during the winter season.) read more

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I had waited so long to make it here. An absolute bucket list experience. For me, it is one of the most important art museums in existence. To be in the very presence of so many pieces by Vincent was just mind-blowing. I had to keep pinching myself. We spent hours there going over every painting detail, soaking up all of the mementos from his life and childhood. This visit was hands down one of the best days of my life. read more

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I've had the good fortune to visit this treasure trove of a museum three times over the last 17 years. My most recent visit was yesterday. We purchased our timed tickets via the website and well in advance of our trip. We arrived at 2:07 for our 2:15 time slot, and we were let right in. The bottom floor of the museum is where you start. There are free lockers (3 different sizes) where you can securely store belongings that you don't want to tote throughout the museum. There are also plenty of bathrooms, a large gift shop and a cafe on this level as well. We accessed the temporary exhibit "yellow" from this floor as well. (There is another cafe upstairs, as well as a book shop (boekwinkel!). Then we headed up the escalator to start seeing the permanent collection, of which there are three floors. In a labyrinthine fashion you wander through various stages and important parts of VVG's life. You relearn about his mental health struggles. You understand how important his brother, Theo, was to him in so many ways. You experience the evolution of his prodigious talent, You witness firsthand how his work influenced the work of so many other noteworthy artists. You spend a few moments being in awe that you're actually seeing these works yourself, and with your own eyes, and you feel infinitely grateful for this opportunity. Indeed, this museum is a gem. It can be quite crowded which is to be expected, so a dose of patience is beneficial as you make your way from room to room. Do note that the primary way folks access each floor is via a set of floating staircases. However an additional set of stairs on the side of the building are also available as well as two elevators. An audiotour is available to rent for 3.75 euros for adults and it is free for those under 18. There are lots of folks who work at the museum and by and large they are friendly and helpful. While the museum is touristy, it is absolutely worth seeing. I suggest perhaps arriving early to help with the crowds, and possibly during a week when there are no school holidays :) No matter when you visit though, you'll be glad you did! Peace. read more

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What a wonderful museum and documentation of the life of Van Gogh! The sketches...paintings and letters to his brother Theo gave great insight to the genius and unfortunate madness that Van Gogh possessed. I am grateful to have visited and laid my eyes on the multiple masterpieces of this great artist! read more

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Among the handful of must-see locations in Amsterdam for tourists, the Van Gogh Museum is one of the most popular, being the world's largest collection of his art. Compared to some other art museums this one opened fairly recently in 1973 with the main mission of sharing, acquiring, researching, educating about Vincent van Gogh's artwork, including some of those by his influences and contemporaries. Located in Museumplein (museum square) in the Museum Quarter district of Amsterdam, the museum is directly across from the Stedelijk Museum and a short 5-6 minutes walk from the Rijksmuseum. Tickets are not available at the door, they must be booked in advance online by timeslot, and you have about 15 minutes before or after your time slot to arrive. Once booked you can have it emailed to you and either print it out or download it on your phone. Entering the modern building the main lobby is surrounded by glass windows and you descend via escalators down into the museum, where in the open space an info counter, gift shop, clockroom/lockers and bathrooms are available. The lockers are free and pretty high tech, you choose a size of locker, pin # and symbol, and the door pops open. To retrieve your belongings you have to use the same digital touch screen display, enter your locker #, pins and your corresponding locker door opens. The core exhibit of van Gogh's art begins chronologically on the ground floor with many "Self Portraits"s and "The Potato Eaters" being central features, then continues up two more floors (and two flights of stairs, elevator available for accessibility-assisted patrons). "Sunflowers," one of four versions of this painting is on the second floor. The third floor ends with some of his famous landscapes and cherry blossom paintings, including "The Harvest" and "The White Orchard." I really enjoyed the museum and spent about 2 hours here, it was definitely very crowded even in November on a very rainy Friday night, so come prepared for crowds. People were quite polite for the most part about waiting patiently for their turn to snap pictures of popular paintings, of course no flash allowed. The current special exhibit was on van Gogh's art and friendship with the Roulin family whom he painted on numerous occasion, with paintings from various sites reunited for this showcase. Admission is not included in the popular "i amsterdam" card, it's €24 ticket for adults, free for children under 18, €11 for students, free with the Museumkaart pass available for Dutch residents. Hours open are 9am-5pm daily except 9am-9pm on Fridays. For more info: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en read more

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Well-organized, terrific walking tour of the life and works of one of the most recognizable and renowned painters in history. Takes about a couple hours to fully appreciate it all. Once you begin, you can grab an optional audio handset that guides you through each room. It's done sequentially, and begins from Van Gogh's earliest work, to his later years. Many of his famous paintings are housed in this museum, including his self portrait and sunflower. If you don't know already, perhaps his most famous work of all - Starry Night - is not here, unfortunately; that was sold long ago to the Museum of Modern Art in NY. Very nice bookstore near the end awaits you with lots of pretty, high-quality souvenirs to choose from. There's an excellent cafe inside as well. Definitely would recommend this museum if you're in town! read more

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Very beautiful well put together museum about Van Gogh's artworks and life. It was about four floors and organized by his timeline. There was so much details about him from the start of his life all the way till the end. They also included his friends' artworks in the museum which was amazing because you can see the artwork he was surrounded by. This was truly an unforgettable experience and I recommend eating before going because you'll spend hours here without noticing read more

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A great museum. You learn a lot of Van Gogh's history. It will probably take you about 1.5-2 hours to go through it. We had 9am tickets. When we showed up, they had a sign saying all tickets were sold out, so book early. They have lockers at the entrance if you don't want to carry your stuff around. They are free. read more

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The Van Gogh Museum is a must-do for every first-time visitor to Amsterdam. Keep in mind, you MUST purchase a scheduled ticket ahead online, and they do sell out. Even with the metered entry, the museum can get crowded, especially in front of the major works. We spent a few euro extra for the audio tour, and it was 100% worth it. I learned so much about Van Gogh's life and art that I would've otherwise never known. The building itself is modern and beautiful, located on the big Museumplein park. I recommend scheduling your ticket as early as possible to try to avoid the afternoon crowds and enjoy the artwork at your own pace. read more

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The Van Gogh Museum was a nice experience. **PRO TIP** Buy your tickets in advance! It's a very large museum, not that it looks large from the outside. There is ALOT to look at, basically every one of his paintings is here. There were about 4 floors we climbed up and looked through before I needed to ask the employee where 'Starry Night' was. He looked at me and said, "I believe that's in New York." The sheer terror in my eyes was damned enough. "Oh great, the country I just came from has the painting I wanted to see the most." I was honestly pretty upset, but this has nothing to do with the museum. The weird thing is, in the gift shop, the didn't have anything related to 'Starry Night' either. I would've loved to go home with something! read more

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Another must-see attraction in Amsterdam is the Van Gogh Museum, and like most popular attractions, you have to purchase timed tickets. Being an extremely popular museum, tickets sell out well in advance, but I was able to purchase tickets and we went first thing in the morning on our last day in Amsterdam. When we went last year, the price of admission was €22 for an adult admission (I was able to get the student price of €11), although per the website, the price is now €32.50 for an adult and €16.25 for a student -- yikes! Things to note: there are lockers in which you can store your coats and small bags -- very convenient! There is also a great gift shop. I enjoyed my visit and seeing Van Gogh's artwork. However, there was this really annoying woman who went around and took photos of every painting with her phone, without even stopping to look at the artwork. Her phone made an annoying "pop pop" sound when she took a photo (clearly she didn't understand how to mute or lower the volume) and she would push people out of the way to take a photo. To amuse ourselves, we made up a story about this woman: Her name is Irma, and she's British but lives in Germany. She hates cats and has two pugs named Francois and Abelard. The pugs are overweight and hate her as she dresses them up and posts the photos on Instagram. She's a hoarder and collects Precious Moments figurines. She travels solo just to take photos and doesn't stop to actually take a look at what she's seeing -- it's all for the 'gram. She hates her co-workers, is an office snitch, and keeps logs of all their bathroom breaks. She drinks Moscato. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Museums and Art Galleries] read more

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Largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world. Wife purchased tickets and made reservations online for entry several days in advance. Timed entries on the ticket to restrict the number of people entering at any one time. May 27,2024 Took the tram from Centraal Amsterdam train station and got off within a block of the museum. We got in as soon as they opened, even though our ticket was for half an hour later. There is no longer a no photographs policy, and so took 33 pictures. Saw as much as possible in the first hour, and by late morning the place was packed, with a dozen deep in front of the more popular paintings. Fascinated by the life of Vincent Van Gogh, his brother, and how his wife and son made his paintings world famous after his tragic death. 33 pictures, but there are 200 paintings by Van Gogh. read more

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Absolutely wonderful . Last visit was quite a few years ago and I'm so happy I got to go back. Thrilling to see so many of Van Gogh's works. The cafe was fun and we had an excellent lunch there. You can't miss this if you're visiting Amsterdam. read more

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This museum was amazing, especially if you're a Van Gogh fan. I'm so glad that I got tickets and gave myself ample time to explore every floor, you'll definitely want at least 1.5 hours to see everything. They had a lot of his earlier works as well as many instantly recognizable classics. read more

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This museum is one of the most popular ones in Amsterdam so be sure to reserve in advance online because they're likely going to be sold out on the day of. We came earlier in the morning but there was quite a bit of people already given it is such a popular destination. The museum features a wide variety of works from Van Gogh and also details the history behind the artist and his works. This was quite an enjoyable experience! You can also visit the souvenir shop as well and buy some goodies to bring home. The prices at the souvenir shop were pretty reasonable as well. If you're a fan of Van Gogh - you obviously have to stop by! read more

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As a group of 12, we purchased tickets about 6 weeks in advance and had no issues getting the date/time we wanted. It's a very well done art museum where I learned a lot about Van Gogh and the rooms coincided with different periods in his life. It tells the happy and uplifting moments, but also his moments of mental illness and despair towards the end of his life. A lot of folks miss the opposite side of the museum which features other artists with similar styles or that drew inspiration from Van Gogh. And I also think that's worth a walk through! There is a cafe on the 2nd floor with a small gift shop but the gift shop ont he ground floor as so many different items. A few of us took home Van Gogh coasters to commemorate the visit. read more

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This museum is very well done chronicling the life of Vincent Van Gogh. There are 3-4 floors of art to see. The museum features one of the five sunflowers painting variations too. It can get crowded upstairs so be ready for an influx of people. Free lockers to store your belongings. There is also a big museum shop and cafe to visit. read more

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We visited a while ago ( forgot to post) and ***LOVED **** the Van Gogh museum. We can't wait to come back another time and visit :) read more

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This is a museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, but note that it also houses some art pieces from some of his contemporaries. I had a nice time looking at all the artwork and learning more about Van Gogh and his life. Each floor got more and more somber though since I knew he seemed to suffer from mental illness and died at a young age, and I knew we'd inevitably get to see his last paintings. I also learned that his brother Theo was incredibly important in Van Gogh's life - his biggest fan and supporter, and without him and (mostly) his brother's wife Johanna, Vincent Van Gogh might not have become famous at all! I left feeling very somber and having a new found respect for this artist. I don't usually appreciate art that much but learning more about Van Gogh's life and motivations made me appreciate the artwork so much more. The gift shops were also plentiful and had a lot of fun souvenirs that I didn't expect, like Miffy collaborations, Playmobil figures, mousepads, bookmarks, etc. I bought an XL postcard and some coasters since they were actually pretty reasonably priced in my opinion. To my surprise, the two paintings I was most interested in seeing are actually not at this museum. The Starry Night is at MoMa in NYC and the sunflower painting that was featured in a famous Doctor Who episode is actually in Munich. We booked our tickets the night before but recommend booking a bit in advanced during busy seasons. We tried to go in the afternoon the day prior, but they were already booked out. read more

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If you're in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum is an absolute must. I thought I knew Van Gogh from the famous prints and posters and having an art historian for a wife, but seeing his work in person is on a completely different level. The way the museum lays out his story--from his early sketches to the bold, colorful paintings everyone recognizes--is brilliant. You get a real sense of his growth as an artist and the struggles he faced along the way. The space itself is modern, open, and easy to navigate. It never felt overwhelming, even with the crowds. We went a few years ago and used the audio guide. I assume they still have it for a fee. If so, it's worth it. At least it was to us--it gave just enough context to make the art more meaningful without overloading you with information. Highlights for me were Sunflowers and The Bedroom, but honestly, there were dozens of lesser-known pieces that completely blew me away. I also loved the section that showed his letters to his brother Theo--it made the experience feel so much more personal. Tip: Book tickets online in advance. The line for walk-ins looked long, but with a timed entry we walked right in. All in all, it's one of the best art museum experiences I've ever had--beautifully curated, moving, and unforgettable. Five stars without hesitation. read more

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Amsterdam is filled with so many amazing experiences, you'll want to enjoy them all. The Van Gogh Museum is an experience not to be missed! This beautiful museum is curated by Van Gogh's family, and it's perfect. His amazing works of art fill each floor of the museum, and each piece tells its own story. Was he a troubled artist, or just misunderstood? Was he talented, or did he just get lucky? Any artist that can paint a self portrait without mirrors, photographs, and just his memory is wildly talented, and his work shows that. He didn't have children of his own, but fiercely loved his family. The museum is a tribute to how much they loved him as well. You can spend hours wandering, looking, taking in each piece of his art, and you really should. These are his originals. The iris portrait is vibrant and so realistic! The almond blossoms ( one of my favorites) is stunning. Admittedly, it's absolutely wonderful but perplexing at the same time to be able to walk through an entire museum, and just stand arms length distance from these original pieces. Unprotected and mounted on the wall, as if you were walking through your own home. The Van Gogh Museum is absolutely a must and something that should not be missed when you're in Amsterdam. He had a fascinating life, and the museum eloquently unfolds his story. read more

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If there were a list of people questioning how a museum could be entirely devoted to the work of a single artist, that list would likely include Vincent Van Gogh and his family. During his lifetime Van Gogh was not highly regarded for his work, very little of it was purchased during this period, and following his passing his brother Theo and sister-in-law Jo continued the work of creating public awareness for his paintings. The Vincent Van Gogh Museum offers more than just an opportunity to appreciate his art, but also an intimate personal portrait of the artist himself. The art that you'll see is expectedly excellent, but the telling of his story is also noteworthy. Van Gogh had no interest in becoming an artist until the age of 27, but after crossing that threshold he dedicated the next year of his life to teaching himself to draw by studying the work of others. Upon entering one room that was dominated by no less than 13 self-portraits, I incorrectly surmised that they were completed simply out of vanity. Rather, I learned that they were actually self-directed exercises to further develop his skills in the application of color, brushwork, and facial expression portrayal. In spite of suffering mental breakdowns and being hospitalized in an asylum, he envisioned painting as a form of therapy and astonishingly produced more than 70 paintings over a 70 day period as a form of self-treatment. I was fascinated by standing so close to the paintings to clearly see not only the brushstrokes, but also the amount of paint that was applied to various sections. Take a look at the closeups I've included of "Wheatfield with a Reaper" and "Wheatfield under Thunderclouds." The amount of paint Van Gogh applied makes these paintings feel like they're 3 dimensional. If you've ever dreamt of actually running your fingers across a masterpiece, there's a replica of "Sunflowers" that you are invited to touch so that you can better appreciate the unique textures. Making reservations is highly recommended, photography is permitted, and complimentary storage lockers are available. And that's...Henry's Take. #vangoghmuseum Finger Model Credit @danavoros read more

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We visited this Museum ,it's Amazing a must to visit here in Amsterdam must book ahead of time it's limited slots available read more

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I have grown to love VVG over the past few years and this museum was one of the highlights of my trip! I am so happy I was able to visit! I purchased tickets for the museum a month before my visit. Tickets are sold online only and they do sell out, so do not wait until the last minute to purchase. The museum is open late on Fridays which was helpful as I was able to book a time slot for 6:45 pm. Take advantage of the free lockers if you have heavy bags, jackets, etc. The lockers are very secure and the instructions are straightforward. I did the self guided audio tour. I opted for the "highlights" tour which focused on his most famous pieces (you can select the tour type on the audio device). If you want to see the heavy hitters, most of them are at the museum. The one painting that you won't find is Starry Night (it's at MoMA). If you're looking for a specific painting, you can search the website for it's location. The museum is four stories and it takes a few hours to see everything, so if you're short on time, check out the museum map so you can see the highlights. Plan at least two hours for your visit (though two hours wasn't enough time for me). I was so excited to see Skull of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette because it is my absolute favorite VVG painting! I didn't realize he painted it as a joke. They do have the 1889 version of Sunflowers in the museum. There will probably be a crowd around the painting, so be patient if you want to take a photo. The wait wasn't too long and it was totally worth it! The museum also has the 1st version of The Bedroom. I knew VVG painted multiple versions of Sunflowers, but I didn't know that he painted three versions of The Bedroom. I was able to quickly walk through the temporary exhibit featuring Matthew Wong - Painting as a Last Resort. It is on display until September 2024. The parallels of VVG and Matthew are striking and haunting. I wish I would have had more time to explore this exhibit. The gift shop is huge and they do have a café. In the spring and summer, they have a program called Vincent on Fridays where you can access the museum and also attend workshops, and enjoy live music. I believe it's offered the last Friday of the month. I really appreciated how thorough and thoughtful the museum was with explaining VVG's work and the meaning behind each piece. I also appreciated the section of the museum dedicated to mental health. I would love to come back for another visit if given the opportunity. read more

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To visit here, you should plan to make your online reservation well in advance. I do not know how early this place sells out, but I think it was sold out by the time we visited on a Monday early afternoon. I bought tickets online about 3 months in advance. While we were in line, a couple was ahead of us and they got turned away as their tickets were for some other museum (the staff guy said it was 20 minutes away) - so, I have no idea where they were trying to go, but be sure it's the right venue. The museum is located on the edge of a large open park. From above looking down as if on a clock face, the Van Gogh Museum is at around "8 p.m." while the Rijksmuseum is on the top edge of the park at "midnight". They are only about a 5-minute walk apart. I think there is a parking garage under this open park space, but that is only based on seeing an entrance that sloped down. We were on foot or taking the tram. At least 2 tram lines run along the edge of the park, so you can get from there to the Central Station on the tram in about 15 - 20 minutes. You just need a tap-to-pay credit card to access the trams (though you can buy a card pass also). You enter the museum in a mostly glass-walled building and have the tickets scanned. You then descend a level to an airy atrium where you store backpacks in a self-service locker area. It asks you to choose a 6-digit passcode (it suggests your birthdate) and an icon from a list (telephone, camera, sun, etc.). It makes you repeat those back, then it tells you your locker #. You store stuff there and push to lock it. Then you have to give the code + icon later to retrieve things. I'd recommend taking a photo of your locker's # to help. This area also filled with soft benches to wait on people, the gift shop, the restroom, and the desk where you get audio guides. I found the audio guide useful and thought it was worth having. You then ascend an escalator to an adjacent building which houses the paintings (and another couple of gift shops). The presentation is chronological, but also has other things interspersed (letters, works by another contemporary artist, some history to put a work or period in context, etc.). You ascend through a second floor which has a large number of works, including several famous paintings (sunflowers, Van Gogh's bedroom). The top floor focuses on some of Van Gogh's later paintings, including the wheat field with crows (which I learned was not actually his final work). We spent around 2 hours here, but you could easily stay longer. This museum was one of my favorite stops on our trip. I thought they did an excellent job of presenting the works, lighting them well for display, and providing good context without intruding on the focus of your visit. I would highly recommend a visit here if you have any interest in Van Gogh's work. read more

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Lovingly curated by his brother's wife, then nephew, Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum paints a careful picture of the aritst commonly slighted for his mental health issues. Easily the largest collection of Van Gogh's work, and beautifully arranged chronologically with references to letters from Vincent to Theo, the only single-artist museum I've seen that comes close is Warhol's in Pittsburgh. read more

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A MUST VISIT when in Amsterdam! It's a three story permanent exhibit that is arranged strategically for the visitors, starting from his early work and going upwards towards his final pieces. We spent over 2.5 hours here, but we also spent a good amount of time exploring the temporary exhibit that was here at this time: Matthew Wong, Art as a Last Resort. If you have a chance to see this special exhibit, DO IT!! Matthew's work was heavily influenced by the works of Van Gogh and his exhibit was absolutely incredible. Pro tip: purchase your tickets online as soon as you've booked your flight to Amsterdam! If you don't book in advance, you won't be able to go. Also, backpacks and large purses aren't allowed in the permanent exhibit BUT they have lockers to store these in that are completely free. read more

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A must see if you come to Amsterdam. I would advise you buy your tickets ahead of time and pay the extra 3 euros to get the audio. They are very organized and the staff is very nice. Very easy to use ,public transformation,to get there even if you are not Lewis and Clark with directions. read more

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As a history teacher, I find going to museums such as this an invaluable experience. It was very nice to see all of the art and take a walk through the life of Van Gogh. I will come back when my kids are older so they can see it as well. read more

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Interesting and thorough museum, important to buy your tickets early in website as they sell out at least 1 week in advance. The time slot entry is good for only 30m after the designated time. By 0900 - our time slot / the line was already long. Cafe do not open until 10am. There are three gift stores with different items. Nice book with recent catalogue of works so no need to take pictures of the paintings. Limited seating except in cafes or on the main hall. Get there early as it gets full by 1030am. Limited tours today so helpful. Highly recommended! Audio guide was helpful. We left after 2.5 hours. Wish cafes open at 0900. read more

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Museum dedicated to the aforementioned artist. Came here and bought tickets in advance online. I'd highly recommend buying in advance because tickets were sold out even at 9am, at opening. We took the tram here and waited outside a bit before going in. They have free lockers to place your belongings as you're not allowed to have backpacks while walking through the exhibits. It was nice to get an in-depth look into the inspirations behind the art, and life of Van Gogh. There's free floors and there was another exhibit that focused on another artist that paralleled Van Gogh. We spent two and a half hours there, and I think that was a good amount of time to view everything. I'd highly recommend coming here if you like art and/or it's your first time in Amsterdam. read more

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This was an incredible experience. You're given a 30-minute entry window based on your scheduled time, and while the museum gets busy, the timed bookings keep it from feeling overcrowded. There's a convenient area to store purses or jackets if needed. The museum spans four floors, covering the history of Van Gogh's paintings, his personal life, mental health struggles, and eventual death. The brief summaries on the walls do a great job of explaining the different phases of his work. Guided tours are also available, and the entire space is impeccably clean. While it typically takes about two hours to go through, I finished in about an hour but could have easily spent more time there. It's a beautiful museum with fascinating history, a reasonable entry price, and absolutely worth a visit. read more

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This museum is one of the best museums we visited in Amsterdam. It is spacious and boasts unerring lighting. Walkman audio is extremely articulate about all highlighted pieces. Very easy to follow and use. The display is well organized. The souvenir store offers various cool and practical items, from waffle in well-made beautiful tin containers to beautiful leather bags, which all have Van Gogh's painting on. They make wonderful gifts. We all feel like experts in Van Gogh 's masterpieces after the visit. Lol. Highly recommend it. read more

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Museums are not on the top of my list when I visit places, but Van Gogh Museum is an exception. There is a main building and an exhibition wing. We bought tickets in advance and also got the audio guide headset to make the most of our time here. The headset made me slow down and take my time. I wanted to listen to what it said about each of the featured paintings. But by the time I got to the exhibition wing, I was over it. I'm not going to lie, one of the reasons why I was excited to come was for the Pokémon exhibit of six paintings. I used to watch the show when I was younger. There is special merchandise at the museum shop. While there, you can also participate in a Pokémon Adventure activity and get a Pikachu postcard. Before it was a Pokémon card, so I do feel gypped. You can read more about it here: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67132770.amp My favorite paintings of his at this museum was "Sunflowers" and "Almond Blossoms." What makes the latter special is that the painting was a gift for his brother and sister-in-law, who had just had a baby son, Vincent Willem. His nephew in turn went on to found the Van Gogh Museum. Overall, it was time well spent. read more

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Whatever level of art lover you are, this museum is worth a vist. One can take a private tour, but you can also rent an audioguide and tour the museum at your leisure. You can pick a complete tour or highlight tour on the audioguide, it has to do with your interest and time available. Great modern building, BEAUTIFUL art, not just Van Gogh. Do reserve entry time before you go, they are strict. read more

We've seen the touring Van Gogh show in the US which is just a big audio-visual version of his paintings & his life so it was great to see the real deal in person. We bought tickets on-line a month in advance and opted for an early time slot. Good thing we did because as is typical the whole day was sold out when we arrived. The line moved quickly though the line for the audio headsets was a bit slow. The museum and galleries are nicely laid out and the accompanying explanations are helpful. We opted to follow the highlight tour on the audio program while looking at all of the paintings. In front of the big hits it got a bit crowded but not too bad. The museum is a good size, not too big though we were a bit surprised that some of his most famous paintings are not here. After we thought about it some more it made sense that many are in other famous museums around the world. When in Amsterdam this is a must see. read more