Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is an art museum in Amsterdam that holds the largest collection of the Dutch painter's works worldwide. Exhibition rooms spread across several floors and display paintings alongside drawings, sketches, and personal documents from the artist.

The institution opened in 1973 in a building designed by architect Gerrit Rietveld to preserve works inherited by Theo van Gogh from his brother. An extension by Kisho Kurokawa was added in 1999, creating additional space for temporary exhibitions.

The permanent exhibition arranges the paintings chronologically, showing how van Gogh's technique evolved through different creative periods. Visitors also see works by contemporaries such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Édouard Manet, which provide context for the artistic environment of his era.

The galleries are located at Museumplein and open daily, with extended evening hours available on Fridays. Audio guides and digital explanations help visitors navigate the different floors.

Visitors can view preserved correspondence between Vincent and his brother Theo in the exhibition rooms, offering insight into his thoughts. The letters also contain small drawings the painter made to illustrate his ideas.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1973

Founders: Emile Meijer

Architects: Gerrit Rietveld, Kisho Kurokawa, Van Dillen en Van Tricht Rietveld, Hans van Heeswijk

Official opening: 1973

Address: Paulus Potterstraat, 7

Phone: +31205705200

Website: http://vangoghmuseum.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.35833,4.88111

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:03