We keep your trip and settings on this device. Analytics and third-party tools, such as the visa checker, load only if you allow them. You can change this at any time in Cookie settings.
Van Gogh Museum
Vincent van Gogh's paintings and letters on Museumplein
Entry
EUR 25
Time to spend
2–3 h
Today
Open 9am–5pm
Closed
Daily
Tickets
EUR 25
The museum sells tickets online only, each with a start time, as of Oct 2026. None are sold at the door.
Is it free?Entry is by ticket. Some visitors may qualify for free or reduced entry; the museum's own site lists who.
15 - 18 October: 9 am to 5 pm, Fridays until 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday until 6 pm (Thursday 15 October closes 17:00)
1 November: 9 am to 6 pm
Fridays until 9 pm, except for 27 November
19 t/m 23 December: 9 am to 6 pm
24, 25 and 26 December (Christmas holidays): 9 am to 5 pm
27 - 30 December: 9 am to 6 pm
1 January: 11 am to 6 pm
2 - 10 January: 9 am to 6 pm, Fridays until 9 pm
13 - 28 February: 9 am to 6 pm
Fridays until 9 pm, except for 26 February
No late opening on 26 February
No late opening on 26 March
No late opening on 28 May
No late opening on 30 July
No late opening on 24 September
4 - 10 October: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday until 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday until 6 pm
1 - 7 November: 9 am to 6 pm, Friday until 9 pm
Fridays until 9 pm, except for 26 November
24, 25 and 26 December (Christmas holidays): 9 am to 5 pm
27 - 30 Dec
How long to allow
2–3 h
The collection is focused but rich, so most visitors move through it slowly rather than rushing.
Know before you go
When to go
Hours change with the season, so the hours box shows this month's; early slots and evening openings are typically quieter.
Troovz tip
Discount card holders still reserve a timed ticket online; the galleries follow his life in order, so start with the Dutch years.
What you will see
The galleries run roughly in order of his life. Start with the earthy colours of the Potato Eaters and the Dutch years. Move on to Paris, where his palette brightens and Japanese prints shape his style. Then come the sunlit canvases from the south of France, including the Sunflowers and the Bedroom, and the late works with almond blossom and wheatfields. Letters and works by friends add context.
The museum is on Museumplein beside the Rijksmuseum; trams run to the square from the centre, and bike racks line it.
Step-free accessWheelchair users can use the main entrance on Museumplein; adapted toilets are on the ground floor, lifts are shown on a floor plan, and a limited number of wheelchairs and folding chairs can be borrowed if reserved in advance.
Short Q&A
How do Van Gogh Museum tickets work?
Tickets for the Van Gogh Museum are sold online only, each with a fixed start time, and discount card holders reserve one too, as of Oct 2026. There is no door sale. Partner tickets and current prices appear in the Book box on this page.
When is the Van Gogh Museum open, and when does it close?
Opening times shift through the year, so the hours box shows this month's, as of Oct 2026. 13 October: 9 to 5 pm Because entry is by timed ticket only, check the hours for your date before choosing a start time, and plan to arrive a few minutes early.
How much time do you need at the Van Gogh Museum?
Many visitors allow about 2–3 h for the full collection, as of Nov 2026. The galleries follow his life in order, from the early Dutch years to the final period in France, and a pause at the café or shop adds a little more.
What is inside the Van Gogh Museum?
Paintings, drawings and letters by Vincent van Gogh are arranged along the course of his life, with his story told beside them, including the Sunflowers and the Bedroom. Wheelchair users come in through the main entrance on Museumplein, as of Oct 2026.
Can anyone visit the Van Gogh Museum for free?
Young visitors below adult age go free, as of Oct 2026, though they still need a timed ticket booked online. Adults pay the standard rate, and the museum's site lists the age limit. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices.
