Netherlands Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum Entry Tickets

No. Suitcases, trolleys of any size, and bags larger than 45 by 25 by 25 centimetres are not permitted inside the museum. Visitors arriving with oversized luggage may be refused entry. There are paid external luggage storage options available near Museumplein, including Lockerpoint, which is a short walk from the museum entrance.

The Van Gogh Museum is open daily from 09:00. Monday to Thursday it closes at 17:00, Saturday and Sunday at 18:00, and on Fridays the museum stays open late until 21:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The museum is open year-round including public holidays, though hours may vary on special occasions.

An average visit to the Van Gogh Museum lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Visitors who like to read all information panels and explore at a relaxed pace should allow up to 2 hours. The museum is relatively compact compared to the Rijksmuseum next door, but the density of extraordinary works rewards unhurried attention.

The nine key works in the permanent collection are Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters, The Bedroom, Almond Blossom, Self-Portrait as a Painter, Irises, Wheatfield with Crows, The Yellow House, and Garden with Courting Couples: Square Saint-Pierre. All are displayed in the permanent collection and are included in the standard entry ticket.

The Van Gogh Museum is located at Museumplein 6 in Amsterdam. The most convenient public transport options are tram lines 2 and 12 from Amsterdam Centraal to Van Baerlestraat stop, or trams 3, 5, and 12 to Museumplein stop. Bus lines 347 and 357 also serve the area. The museum is a pleasant 20-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Booking 5 to 6 weeks in advance is strongly recommended especially for peak season visits between April and October. The first morning slots and Friday evening slots sell out fastest. Tickets are available exclusively online and there are no walk-up sales at the museum. Without a pre-booked timed ticket you will not be able to enter.

No. The Van Gogh Museum has not been included in the I Amsterdam City Card since July 2022. A separate ticket must always be purchased for the museum. The Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum nearby are included in the card for those who have one.

Yes, the Van Gogh Museum is a wonderful experience for families. Children under 18 enter free and the museum offers a dedicated children's scavenger hunt through the collection with a small reward for completing it. The museum is fully accessible throughout. Families are advised to arrive early in the morning when the galleries are quietest and most manageable with young children.