Visiting the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Welcome to Amsterdam, a city of captivating canals made for cruises, Instagram-worthy buildings, and a rich artistic heritage. No visit to the Dutch capital is complete without a stop at the Van Gogh Museum, home of the world’s largest collection of works by the maestro himself.

With more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, the museum provides an intimate look into the life and mind of the artistic genius. You’ll see his world-famous masterpieces, like The Bedroom and Self-Portrait, but also his lesser-known paintings that are just as captivating.

To help make the most out of your visit, we’ve done the research and compiled everything you need to know—from the opening hours and the location, to where you can get Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam tickets.

As you enter the museum, you’ll be greeted by dozens of self-portraits that Van Gogh made to practice his skills as a painter. You’ll notice his love of nature as his landscapes depict different scenes in the countryside, forests, and farms. There’s also a section dedicated to his still-life paintings of flowers, including the iconic Sunflowers. Make sure not to miss Almond Blossom, The Potato Eaters, and The Bedroom!

Besides his works, you’ll also get to view pieces by the Dutch painter’s contemporaries in France, like Signac and Pissarro, for a glimpse of the Post-Impressionist art scene. The museum also showcases his drawings and French and Japanese prints he collected as well as his very own letters for an intimate look into the painter’s life.

Before you go, make sure you secure your Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam tickets early because they’re only sold online. With Klook, you get instant confirmation once you book your ticket, so there’s no pesky waiting time. All you need to do is to pick your ideal visiting time and download the ticket on your device—that’s it, you’re all set! There’s no need to print the ticket since you can just present the online version at the entrance.

You can also upgrade your visit and get the multimedia guide to learn about the works in-depth and discover fascinating details that make Van Gogh the artistic genius that he is.

The complete address of the Van Gogh Museum is Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam. There are different ways to reach it, depending on the mode of transport:

You can ride trams 2, 5, or 12 and get off at the Van Baerlestraat, where the museum is only a three-minute walk away.

Another option is to ride trams 3, 5, or 12, or bus 347 or 357 and alight at Museumplein, where it’s four minutes away.

If you’re driving from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the fastest way to reach the museum is by taking the A4 and heading towards Jacob Obrechtstraat, then turning right to Willemsparkweg, and following along Paulus Potterstraat.

The Van Gogh Museum opening hours differ per month. Here’s the latest information, straight from the museum:

All museum visitors aged 13 or older are required to show a valid COVID Certificate (coronavirus entry pass or green pass) upon entry. European Union (EU) residents can show the European Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) on their phone or the printed document. 

Visitors from non-EU countries must show a valid EUDCC or show a negative COVID-19 test before entering the museum.

All visitors over the age of 12 must wear a face mask during the visit. There are also multiple hand sanitizers all throughout the museum.

You can take photos at the designated areas and selfie walls, but remember to turn the flash off and leave your tripods at the hotel. There’s also free Wi-Fi available throughout the museum.

If you’re feeling thirsty, you can grab a drink at the espresso bar.

Avoid bringing luggage that’s larger 45×25×25 cm because the staff may deny you entry and it can’t fit into the storage area. The good news is that you can store your umbrellas and coats in the cloakroom and small backpacks in the lockers.