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Book Van Gogh Museum Tickets and Tours
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- Step into the world of Impressionism art, as the Van Gogh Museum perfectly boasts his eccentric personality and ways of thinking.
- Take your time touring through the museum and notice the 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters by Van Gogh.
- This museum may be the largest collection of Van Gogh’s work, but you will also see artwork from his contemporaries, such as Monet and Gauguin.
- Make sure to check out some of Van Gogh’s most recognizable works of art, such as The Bedroom, Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters, and The Almond Blossom, among others.
- Upgrade your ticket to include an exciting multimedia tour with audio devices available in 11 languages.
- Tune in to the interactive audioguide that will let you immerse yourself in the stunning artworks by Van Gogh - rare-known and renowned.
Inclusions
Museum Ticket
- Admission into Van Gogh Museum
- Access to all temporary and permanent exhibitions
Museum Ticket with Multimedia Tour
- Admission into Van Gogh Museum
- Access to all temporary and permanent exhibitions
- Interactive audio guide available in 11 languages
- Tip: Visit the Van Gogh Museum between 9 to 11 or after 3 pm to avoid the busiest times. Also avoid, when possible, a visit on the weekend.
- The audio tour is available in 11 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean.
- You can pick up the audio guide on the day of your visit at the multimedia desk in the museum. The devices are thoroughly disinfected before being handed over.
- Handbags bigger than an A4-size paper are not permitted inside the museum.
- Please note that the time you select during check-out will be the time you enter Van Gogh Museum.
- It is important to visit at your scheduled time as it is a timed-entry ticket. Since the museum has limited space to accommodate all visitors, if you miss your time slot, this cannot be rescheduled.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo: Van Gogh Museum Entry + Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets
- Get a healthy dose of Dutch history and art thanks to this pocket-friendly combo ticket with a canal cruise and an entry ticket to the Van Gogh Museum.
- Set sail on a 60 to 75 minutes cruise through Amsterdam's canals, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Float past top Amsterdam attractions such as the Anne Frank House and City Hall while enjoying your snack box by upgrading your ticket.
- Enjoy entry to the Van Gogh Museum, where you can admire over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters from the Dutch artist.
- Admire the famous works of Van Gogh's contemporaries such as Monet and Gauguin.
Inclusions
- 60 to 75-minute canal cruise
- Timed entry to the Van Gogh Museum
- Van Gogh Entrance + 75-min Canal Cruise with Snackbox (optional)
Start Point
Van Gogh Museum
- Van Gogh Museum (map here)
Canal Cruise
- Damrak 26, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands (map here)
- Hard Rock Cafe (https://goo.gl/maps/sVrCBDcHvNMJAXo19))
- Heineken Experience (map here)
What You'll See
- Grachtengordel (Canal Ring)
- Heineken Experience
- Westerkerk
- Anne Frank House
- Centraal Station
- The Amstel
- Magere Brug
- A'dam Lookout
- NEMO Science Museum (and more)
Van Gogh Museum
- Tip: Pay attention to the chronological arrangement of the artwork. The museum showcases Van Gogh's evolution as an artist, from his early dark and somber works to his vibrant and expressive later pieces.
- Your booked time slot will be your entrance time to the Van Gogh Museum.
Canal Cruise
- Tip: As you cruise through different neighborhoods, be on the lookout for street art and colorful murals adorning buildings and walls.
- The canal cruise time slot must be reserved upon arrival in Amsterdam.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
I Amsterdam City Card: 70+ Attractions
- Explore Amsterdam seamlessly with this all-inclusive Amsterdam city card and gain access to over 70 museums and attractions.
- The card offers a flexible validity of 24-hr, 48-hr, 72-hr, 96-hr, or 120-hr to choose from.
- Enjoy free entrance to the Rijksmuseum, a national museum dedicated to Dutch arts and history, Hermitage Amsterdam, Moco Museum, and more!
- Enjoy 25% discounts at select restaurants, cafes & attractions such as the Heineken Experience along with a 24-hour bicycle rental.
- Navigate the city with unlimited free access to Amsterdam’s efficient public transport system (GVB), including trams and buses.
- Admire the city’s iconic architecture, picturesque bridges, and waterfront views during a blissful 1-hour canal cruise.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72/96/120-hour validity
- Access to attractions: Heineken Experience, Artis Royal Zoo, Canal Cruise & more
- Access to outdoor activities: City Canal Cruise Blue Boat Company, Klimbos Fun Forest, Amsterdam Walking tour & more
- Discounts at restaurants: Restaurant Fiona, Beach Pavillon Timboektoe, Symphony's bar, brasserie en restaurant & more
- Unlimited use of GVB public transport (bus, tram & metro)
- Giveaways & discounts on concerts, theatres, rentals & more
- Tip: Amsterdam is full of interesting things to buy as souvenirs for friends back home but don’t miss out on buying wooden clogs from Zaanse Schans, or blue and white pottery from Delft.
- Note: By booking this City Card you save big as buying tickets to these attractions separately would cost you a lot.
- Order your City Card online.
- Transport to/from the Schipol airport is not included in this pass.
- I amsterdam City Card is now a digital product accessible via the City Card app.
- Activate your card using the instructions on your post-booking voucher. You choose when to activate your City Card. The card is activated when you first use it.
- Use your card to visit City Card locations, simply show your card on your phone at the entrance. Scan your card when entering any bus, tram, or metro.
- Click here to view the map.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why Visit the Van Gogh Museum
- Iconic Artistic Journey: A visit to this ‘Venice of the North’ is incomplete without a trip to the famed Van Gogh Museum, a 21st-century tribute to the life and works of the ingenious van Gogh.
- Diverse Masterpieces: Experience an immersive journey through the artistic evolution of Van Gogh, from his early sketches to his iconic masterpieces, while gaining insights into the techniques and inspirations behind his remarkable body of work.
- Van Gogh and Contemporaries: The four-storied museum houses art galleries which display the works of van Gogh and his contemporaries like Monet, Gauguin, and Millet.
- In-depth Artist Exploration: Learn about the Dutch artist in detail, about the circumstances and the subsequent consequences of personal ambitions, emotions, and his influence on the world of art.
- Timeless Masterpieces: Check out famous paintings such as The Almond Blossom, The Potato Eaters, and Sunflowers, among others.
Types of Van Gogh Museum Tickets
The World of Van Gogh!
Peek a glimpse into the world of Impressionism art, showcasing the eccentric personality and extensive collection of the great Dutch artist Van Gogh. Explore over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters by Van Gogh, along with artwork from other notable contemporaries. You can also enhance your experience with an upgrade to the multimedia tour in over 11 languages.
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Saver Combo Tickets
The combo tickets not only allow a unique journey through the world of Van Gogh and his Dutch contemporaries but also the opportunity to take in the beauty of Amsterdam while cruising the infamous canal or exploring the stunning collections at Stedelijk Museum. The combo tickets include skip-the-line tickets to Stedelijk Museum.
Recommended Tours:
I Amsterdam City Card
Experience Amsterdam with the exclusive I amsterdam City Card, granting you entry to renowned attractions, over 70 museums, convenient city-wide transportation, a delightful canal cruise, and bike rental options. The I amsterdam City Card offers a flexible validity of 24-hr, 48-hr, 72-hr, 96-hr, or 120-hr to choose from, and 25% discounts at select experiences.
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Validity:
All the Tickets listed are valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
Cancellation Policies:
- Van Gogh Museum Tickets- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Combo Saver Tickets- This Combo-ticket cancellation or rescheduling is currently not possible.
- I amsterdam City Card- The I amsterdam City Card can be canceled for free, and a full refund will be provided.
Van Gogh Museum Highlights
What to do inside Van Gogh Museum?
Vincent's Masterpieces!
Immerse yourself in Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces at the museum's permanent exhibition, tracing his artistic development and exploring his drawings and letters. Discover the influence of van Gogh's work on other artists while admiring iconic pieces like The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat, among others.
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The Life and Genius of Vincent!
Explore the layered maestro at the Van Gogh Museum, where his paintings, drawings, and letters offer insight into his genius and personal life. Discover key events and unique stories, including letters to his younger brother, Theo; his mother, Anna van Gogh; painters such as Eugène Boch and Anthon van Rappard, and complemented by invaluable sketches.
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Temporary Exhibitions
Since 2014, the museum has hosted temporary exhibitions showcasing limited, select works by Vincent and artists inspired by him, including Francis Bacon, Edvard Munch, and more. Currently, the museum features Van Gogh in Auvers and Dr. Gachet & Van Gogh: Experiments in Etching, exploring the final phase of Van Gogh's life and his relationship with the Doctor, both running until September 2023.
Know MorePlan Your Van Gogh Museum Visit
The Van Gogh Museum welcomes visitors throughout the year. The timings, however, vary.
- 25 February to 5 November 2023:
Daily: 9 AM to 6 PM - 6 November to 15 December 2023:
Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday to Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM - 16 December to 23 December 2023:
Daily: 9 AM to 6 PM - 24 December to 26 December 2023:
Daily: 9 AM to 5 PM - 27 December to 30 December 2023:
Daily: 9 AM to 6 PM - 31 December 2023:
Open: 9 AM to 5 PM
Address: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam
By Car: Easily accessible by car, the nearest car park is Q- Park, located underneath Museumplein. There is a paid parking option on the streets near the museum too.
By Train: Multiple Trams and metro lines connect Amsterdam to the Museum’s nearest stops: Van Baerlestraat (tram 2, 5 or 12) or Museumplein (tram: 3, 5 or 12).
By Bus: The nearest Bus Stop is Museumplein (bus 347 or 357).
- Visitors who are unable to navigate their way through the museum independently can bring a companion for free.
- You can borrow wheelchairs and seats for the duration of the visit.
- A disabled parking space is located on Paulus Potterstraat (number 7, in front of the museum), apart from a dedicated drop-off/pick-up spot for visitors with disabilities.
- You will find accessible toilets on the ground floor of the museum.
- Guide dogs with a suitable harness can be brought to the museum.
- There are gallery texts that describe the artworks in the permanent collection or temporary exhibition.
- For those with disabilities that are not visible, wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Keychain indicates to museum staff that you may need additional support during your visit. Lanyards are available in the Hidden Disabilities Store.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: If any visitor has a disability and requires assistance, they are allowed to bring a companion with them for free. You can bring wheelchairs, wheeled walkers, and mobility scooters, weighing up to 500kg inside the museum premises. Adapted restrooms are available on the ground floor of the museum.
- Library: You can access the library by appointment only. It remains open from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 4 PM on weekdays.
- Cloakrooms: You can store your coat, (hand)bags, small backpacks (up to 45×25×25 cm), and umbrella in the lockers at the museum’s cloakroom. The lockers can be locked electronically using a numeric code of your choice.
- Children’s Room: The museum even has a dedicated room specifically for children that includes interactive activities, storytelling, and other fun activities.
- Photography: Photography (without a flash or tripod) is only permitted at certain designated areas in the museum, such as in the atrium and by the so-called ‘selfie walls’. Photography of artworks and exhibition spaces is not permitted.
- Cafe: The coffee bar in the entrance hall is open during museum hours. Museum café Le Tambourin is closed until the end of May due to renovations.
- Shop: From postcards, prints, and posters to books, stationery, and souvenirs, the Van Gogh Museum shop offers a variety of items, making it the perfect place for visitors to pick up souvenirs and gifts.
All Your Questions About Van Gogh Museum Tickets Answered
You can buy Van Gogh Museum tickets online. Visitors must enter the museum specifically at the time of their booked slot.
The cancelation policy varies based on the Van Gogh Museum ticket you choose. Please check before you book your tickets.
The museum is typically open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. However, it is best to check the Plan Your Visit page for up-to-date information on opening hours and any temporary closures or changes.
The Van Gogh Museum provides you access to all the exhibits with a valid entrance ticket, at no extra cost.
Up to 48 hours before the date and time of your entry ticket, the museum allows you to change it to an alternative time based on availability. But cancellation is not allowed, and tickets are not refunded.
No, you can show the ticket on a mobile device for checking in.
The museum is easily accessible by various means of transportation, including tram, bus, or bicycle. It is located at Museumplein in Amsterdam. Visitors can refer to the Plan Your Visit page for detailed directions and transportation options.
No, the Van Gogh Museum does not provide a locker-room facility. It is advised to leave your luggage at the hotel or at one of the luggage service points in Museum Square.
The Van Gogh museum allows children below the age of 18 to enter for free.
Yes, the museum offers activities and resources specifically designed for children, such as interactive multimedia tours and workshops. Families can also explore the museum using family guides available at the information desk.
Yes, the museum is accessible for visitors with disabilities. It provides facilities such as wheelchair access, elevators, accessible toilets, and tactile aids. Detailed accessibility information is available on the official website.
The Van Gogh Museum is open all round the year. However, the timings vary, so please check the schedule before you plan your visit.
Depending on how much time you spend on each exhibit, the visit can take anything between 1 hour to 2 hours. On average, visitors spend 1 hour and 15 minutes to properly explore the permanent exhibit.
The I Amsterdam card includes free entry to various places museums, canal cruises, and public transport, including the Van Gogh Museum.
Yes, the museum provides a cloakroom where visitors can securely store their coats, bags, and larger items during their visit.
Photography and filming are not permitted inside the museum galleries to protect the artworks. However, visitors can take photographs in designated areas such as the entrance hall and the museum's public spaces.
The Van Gogh Museum frequently hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing various themes related to art and culture. Visitors can check the Inside page or inquire at the museum for information about current and upcoming exhibitions.
Yes, the museum has a gift shop where visitors can find a wide range of Van Gogh-related products, including books, prints, stationery, and other unique souvenirs inspired by the artist's works.
Sketching with pencils or charcoal is allowed in the museum's galleries, as long as it does not disturb other visitors or pose a risk to the artworks. However, the use of ink pens and easels is not permitted.
With the exception of guide dogs and assistance dogs, pets are not allowed inside the museum.
Yes, the Van Gogh Museum offers educational programs and resources for various age groups and educational institutions. These programs include workshops, lectures, and other activities that provide deeper insights into Van Gogh's art.