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Your guide to the upcoming exhibitions at Van Gogh Museum

Discover world-renowned masterpieces, rotating temporary displays, and vibrant cultural events at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Most exhibitions are included with standard admission tickets. Use this complete guide to explore current, permanent, and upcoming experiences for your visit.

Upcoming Van Gogh Museum exhibitions

The ReFramers present: In Search of an Anchor

Experience contemporary perspectives on Vincent’s art. This exhibition explores modern themes of religion, relationships, and daily grounding rituals through a fresh, interactive lens.

  • Date: May 22, 2026 - September 20, 2026
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Yes

Yoshitoshi. Master of the Moon

Explore the famous print series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. Discover one hundred prints and stories featuring historical figures, warriors, and lovers, and learn how Japanese printmaking influenced Vincent van Gogh’s artistic style.

  • Date: October 1, 2026 - January 4, 2027
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Yes

Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor

Explore the first major retrospective in the Netherlands dedicated to James McNeill Whistler, celebrating the groundbreaking work and provocative life of the American-born artist.

  • Date: 16 October 2026 - 10 January 2027
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Yes

Eva Gonzalès. A New Perspective

Discover the art of French artist Eva Gonzalès (1847–1883) in the first-ever retrospective of her delicate paintings and pastels, featuring loans from international museums and private collections.

  • Date: February 12, 2027 - June 20, 2027
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Yes

Events & evening programs

Vincent on Friday

Turn your museum visit into an evening out. Enjoy an eccentric late-night program packed with live music performance, DJ sets, creative workshops, guided tours, and cocktail bars inspired by art.

  • Date: 25 September 2026
  • Timings: From 7pm onwards
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Special event ticket required

Family activities & workshops

Adult & children painting workshops

Get hands-on with paint and brush in the museum studio. Learn to experiment with color theory, expressive brushstrokes, and perspective just like Vincent van Gogh.

  • Date: Select dates throughout the month
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Requires separate reservation/workshop fee
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Open Studio Drawing

Drop in at the Open Studio during your visit, grab paper and pencils provided by the museum, and express your creative inspiration right in the heart of the gallery space.

  • Date: Daily/Regular availability
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Yes

Museum Treasure Hunt & Checklist

An interactive scavenger hunt designed for families and young visitors to explore Van Gogh’s paintings, solve fun puzzles, and learn fascinating facts along the way.

  • Date: Daily
  • Location: Pick up sheets at the Information Desk, Van Gogh Museum
  • Included with admission: Yes (Free activity sheet)

The permanent collection: Van Gogh’s Masterpieces

Explore Vincent van Gogh’s world-famous masterpieces in the museum's permanent exhibition, tracing his development as an artist through his iconic paintings, drawings, and personal letters.

  • Featured works: Almond Blossom, Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters, and Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat
  • Date: Always on view
  • Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • Included with admission: Yes

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Frequently asked questions about Van Gogh Museum exhibitions

Yes, access to all temporary and permanent Van Gogh Museum exhibitions is included with a standard entrance ticket.