Online reservations are necessary. 3 hour wait just to get walk-up tickets which does not include the wait to then enter the museum. Being Americans we just didn't know you really have to order tickets online for almost everything you do in Europe. Would have loved to experience this but it just wasn't on the cards for us as we were unprepared so I can't give them that low of a rating, after all it was our fault. We were only in Amsterdam 3 days of our 10 day trip to Europe in June so waiting that long just wasn't a wise use of time but when we return we will be certain to have scheduled tickets online 5 months ahead of time. read more

Amazing place to see masterful work. A well thought out presentation of Van Gogh's life and work. Highly recommend this museum to all who appreciate beautiful art work. Some tourists attending really need to heed the rules and use manners. But that's a lot of places. Don't let rude tourists distract you from the art of one of the absolute greats read more

A trip to this museum was a part of my study abroad program, so I'm not sure how much the tickets were and how far in advanced you should get them. Overall, I really enjoyed the museum. It presented a great and condensed story of Van Gogh's life - and this is coming from someone who knew very little about him beforehand. It's a definite must-see if you're in Amsterdam. read more

This museum is free with a Iamsterdam card which was surprising but we took advantage of it. The card is highly recommended as it enabled us to breeze right in skipping the long line. As a fan of Van Gogh's work this was another must for me. Yes, a few of his famous pieces aren't on display here in Amsterdam but quite a few of them are and it was a treat to be able to view them in person. No photos are allowed however there were many who chose to ignore this rule. Perhaps it's in their mindset these paintings are famous and there already are a million copies of the prints out there, so why not. The museum itself is actually not that big so two hours I think is sufficient time. You will also need your patience. It gets quite crowded. read more

This is a must do when in Amsterdam. Word to the wise, do one of two things: 1) pre-order your timed tickets online to avoid the mid-day chaos or 2) get here between 8-8:30 in the morning and stand in the "need ticket" line. Museum opens at 9. The art work and variety of Van Gogh paintings are well worth the visit. I found the layout to be perfect, starting from his earliest works and then moving on to his final painting before his self-inflicted gunshot wound of a death. There are also works of artists who associated with Van Gogh on display, well worth the look. Keep in mind that this is a top attraction so it's very busy. I went on a Sunday morning at 9 and it was packed. The crowded feeling definitely takes away from the joy of studying Van Gogh's works. Also, the audio guide is top notch and worth the extra Euros. read more

Make the time to go here, and give yourself at least three hours before closing time as there is a lot to see and the literally kick everyone out on the dot! Lots of easy to digest information and so much to learn about. Also one of the best gift shops I have ever been to! read more

I am not a fan of van Gogh's work, but this was an expertly curated museum. It is organized chronologically, starting on the bottom floor with work that inspired van Gogh, and ending with his last works and a special exhibit that changes from time to to time. When I was there, it was a showcase of Asian art because apparently van Gogh was a fan. What really got me though was just how crowded it was. It was hard to really look at each painting and think about it when you were worried about hogging the space in front (if you could even get that close). It seemed overrated to me, and unless you are an avid van Gogh appreciator, I think you could skip it and find some other museum where you would have a better time. read more

Staying out in Haarlem, my then-fiance and myself trekked over to Amsterdam to explore the city for a bit. Quite honestly, Amsterdam reminded me of San Francisco, in that it was rather dirty, bums were abound and nothing like people shooting up. Anyways, our main reason for coming to the city was to go to the museum of a famous artist. Growing up and watching Rick Steves and his adventures throughout Europe and Amsterdam, I always wanted to see this museum and actual artwork of Van Gogh beyond the ones I've seen in various museums through SoCal and instead, all under one roof. The museum gives the chronological timeline of the artist from birth to his demise. Seems like Van Gogh was a typical artistic person: talented paired with darkness/cynicism. Most of the artwork here are not the most famous ones Van Gogh is known for, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I suggest if you ever come across Amsterdam in your travels to check out the museum. It is well worth the 2-3 hours you will end up wandering in. read more

:"This place was wonderful, the line was quite long but nothing too absurd. Definitely get the self guided audio tour, your mind will race with amazement and next thing you know you had already killed 4 hours in this place. Love this place." - Ansel Ponce Diama read more

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This was a really cool museum and one of the highlights of visiting Amsterdam for sure. It was a very organized museum with the largest collection of Van Gogh's work, as well as of his contemporaries. It's a four floor museum that is organized pretty well, with moving from his earlier stuff to his later period, along with documents and drawings from his during his life. When we came here, we were able to purchase a ticket that also included admission the Rijksmuseum and was valid for a couple of months (and was cheaper than the buildings separate) - not sure if this is the case still, but would be a good option if you wanted to visit both museums. read more

This museum is a must-see in amsterdam - but also a must is pre-buying tickets. even better if you can buy timed tickets. we went at 7p.m on a friday night (it's open till 10 on fridays) hoping it would be quiet, but even having bought tickets we still had to wait half an hour (timed tickets can walk straight in), and the people who hadn't bought tickets had to wait even longer. it was amazing to see the short painting life of obviously such a tortured man, but it was beautifully told through the sequence of his paintings, and letters, which were a really nice touch in understanding the life of this man. without a doubt, the pictures are breathtaking - and seeing some of the more famous works in real life (sunflowers/bedroom) are magnificent they also have a microscope to look at some of the finer detail in his work - really incredible also the gift shop is full of treasures for souvenirs! ;) read more

Well-organized flow of traffic through a chronological progression; great for people who want to check out some art, and great for people who know a bit about the different periods/genres and want to see how the artists changed stylistically, too. Outside of the line (buy tickets online and skip it!) there was a coat check, cute shop (of course), and prices weren't bad (14e for an adult). I also loved that they had a Picasso in Paris exposition in their rotating gallery! :) read more

As an artist myself, i was truly impressed with this Museum. Van Gogh was one of the most amazing artists that ever lived (In my opinion) and it definitely shows in his work. You also get the Great works of other interesting, lesser & more well known artists as well. The only drawback of our visit here was the Main painting of Van Gogh's that I wanted to see (Starry Night) was actually in New York at the time. I'm not sure if it is still, but i was a little dissapointed in that. All in all, a GREAT museum. I would actually go back again, if ever in the Netherlands again, and hopefully my Favorite piece will be there this time read more

If there is one piece of advice to visit this museum, it is to make a BOOKING ONLINE BEFORE! We did that and it was great to be able to walk in and not wait in the massive line that just stretched around the block. The museum is over a massive 3 levels and took us the whole day to see everything in depth, so try to also get in a booking for the morning. There are not a lot of places to sit either, so pace yourself and take frequent breaks. Also one other tip - if anything catches your eye at the store, buy it! Don't think you can buy it at the store in front of the Rijksmuseum :( Otherwise, it's a great museum and great mix of the personal and art of Van Gogh! read more

There's already a lot of reviews here so I'll reiterate that this is among the most concentrated locations for Van Gogh's work and is worth a visit if you like his paintings at all. Main thing to know: buy your ticket in advance during the summer! We did this and felt like the beautiful woman at the nightclub when we waltzed passed a miserable long mass of people in various queues and went straight in. Why this is not five stars: crowds were bad when we went on a summer day. Not the museum's fault but I recommend going early in the day if at all possible to have the best experience. read more

Simply put, the Van Gogh museum was a breathtaking experience. Definitely gained a new appreciation for the art and life of Van Gogh. Definitely recommend visiting if you're in Amsterdam. Reserve your tickets ahead of time online..you'll save yourself the headache of waiting in one of the longest museum line I've probably ever witnessed. I came during the month of August when the museum line is packed even before opening hours. Enjoy! read more

Best museum in Amsterdam. This museum offers the whole lifespan of Van Gogh's art. Even though he only painted for 10 years, they had the majority of his paintings in this single building. I appreciated how they organized his artwork in a timeline manner. It gave a better perspective of his life. There is a lower level which seems to be a new section dedicated to his painting style and also displaying what materials he used. A really great place to visit and should not be skipped. read more

Let me warn everyone that I am not a huge fan of art museums. I usually steer very clear from them in every major city, but I am a fan of Van Gogh and I wanted to learn about his craziness (and see some of his work). This museum was perfect for what I was looking for. It is very well laid out and chronologically story-tells Van Gogh's life and artistic inspiration until his death. This is the largest collection of Van Gogh's work with his famous Sunflowers painting. FYI: Starry Night is currently housed in the MOMA in NYC. TIP: Buy tickets from the museum ticket booth by the I AMSTERDAM (right by the Rijksmuseum) and the sculptures of painted bunnies. This will save you a lot of waiting time! You can buy timed tickets here and just walk to the blue line at the museum. I waited 5 minutes to get in, my hostel-mates waited 1.5 hours. read more

I loved everything about this place. It was so inspiring and being able to learn more about his life and why he painted what he painted was just unbelievable. read more

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Beautiful museum. To avoid the long queues you must purchase tickets online. Also, picture taking is limited to two areas. One features an oversized self-portrait of Van Gogh and the other sunflowers. Beware as the guards are extremely vigilant and won't hesitate to call you out if caught sneaking in a few camera clicks. read more

Most beautiful and incredible museum that I have ever been to. Everything is displayed wonderfully and the audio tour was fascinating! My husband and I even got to participate in a painting class for free! Many languages were spoken by the staff. The gift shop was really impressive! I can't wait until we can go back and visit! read more

A must do in Amsterdam. This museum not only does a great job of showcasing Van Gogh's art it also tells the story of his life which is interesting. Great way to spend an afternoon. read more

I am inspired once more to be an artist! It was pretty amazing to actually see pieces art work by an artist I like and have studied. Whilst standing and getting lost in the paintings it was hard not to feel a bit of what Van Gogh must have been feeling when painting these magnificent pieces of work. You could even feel a strong atmosphere within the building as people silently studied the work. Big down side was my favourite paintings were not there! Almond Blossom and Starry Night! Plenty of Almond Blossom merchandise to buy though. For the €15 admission you get more then Van Gogh you get a bit of Paul Gauguin, Henri de toulouse-lautrec and Emile Bernard and some others. There is also a section with computers where you can sit read Vincents letters to his brother Theo and other Artist friends. These an be viewed online from any computer also. http://www.vangoghletters.org/vg/ Now time to find my oil paints! read more

I cam here with a friend while visiting Amsterdam over the Easter holiday. Early saturday morning we arrived to see the museum before going to see other things that day. Unfortunately, we were informed that all the tickets were sold out until 9am monday morning. So, we went for those tickets, and returned monday morning. Also note, entry is free with an IAMsterdam card. We arrived 15 minutes early to massive, unorganised group of people waiting to gain entry. Some with tickets, some without, some with e-tickets, some in group tours... It wasn't until 5 minutes before opening that the staff came out and put up barriers to separate lines or to indicate in which line you should be. We were told to move place about separate times. Eventually, the doors opened, and we were able to come in. If you're overloaded with your jacket and or backpack or anything, they do have a coat check area where you can leave your things so you can walk around without them. They do require that you check backpacks (just as a heads up). We opted not to do the audio guides, because we didn't feel like paying an additional 3 euros after the 15 we already paid for tickets; and honestly, and I'm still happy with that decision. We were able to see his main, famous works of arts, and there were still plenty of descriptions next to the paintings explaining them, his life, their timelines, and various types of methods used. The museum is the perfect size, and we were in and out in just under two hours. I'm glad there wasn't more in there because after the two hours I was about museum'ed out for the morning. They have a lovely little gift shop, but they have a second gift shop in the garden area if you find the one in the museum is too busy. They also have a restaurant/cafe if you choose to dine in the museum as well. I highly recommend going to this museum. It has things for both adults and kids, very informative. I just wish they had been more organised in managing the queues. read more

N.B. Starry Night has been a permanent part of the MoMA's collection in New York City since the 1940s. It is not here! The Van Gogh museum is smaller, multi-level, and focuses on just one artist, which is essentially unheard of in the art world. You are directed through a short, but sweet timeline of Van Gogh and his inspirations leading up to his late works and eventual suicide. It is rich in information and an audio guide will about triple the amount of educational content during your visit. The museum is also a forerunner of art restoration and art research. There is a separate building dedicated to this next door. Pro Tip: I highly recommend getting the timed admission ticket, which lets you come back and enter the museum with no line at a specific time slot you are given. This will save you from wasting queuing up. Given the museum's prime location, there is plenty to explore in the city and main park area during the meantime. read more

Don't get me wrong, this museum is beautiful and they house Van Gogh's work well... but they have GOT to figure out a different way for ticketing. My friend and I waited over an hour outside in the cold, and rain before we left and decided to try again the next day because the line barely moved in the time we'd been standing in it. Attempt number 2 had us waiting in line for only 45 minutes before we got inside, but again in the cold and rain. I think this is an oversight on the museum's part, and considering that Amsterdam can be pretty rainy, it seems that investing in a different system would be beneficial. Otherwise, it was a good museum. read more

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A must see when visiting Amsterdam. Of course almost everything in the museum is considered a masterpiece by most. Nothing like reading about the history of each painting, the stories behind them are what make them even more spectacular. read more

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Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists and this museum was one of the reasons I wanted to visit Holland. (Another reason: it's the place Van Gogh is from.) The museum holds a wonderful collection of his works and is organized beautifully. (Do NOT expect to see Starry Night...that's at MoMA). We visited on a Friday night and there was a DJ in the lobby along with a cash bar. They also stay open until 10pm on Friday nights, so I recommend it. The museum was not too busy when we arrived at about 8:30. I only wish we could have spent more time there because we hardly got to see any of the sketches on higher floors. (We visited mid-March f.y.i.) If you're a Van Gogh fan, you won't be disappointed. If you're not a Van Gogh fan, you will be after you visit. If you are not "into art," this is one of the more accessible art museums I've visited. The short descriptions of Van Gogh's life in each different period really give a good sense of what Vinny was feeling or what he was trying to accomplish with his art at the time. (If you're into Van Gogh and travelling around Europe, I would also recommend Musee d'Orsay in Paris. A nice collection of some of Vinny's better known works.) read more

17 euros well spent on a few hours at the Van Gough museum. The museum holds a very comprehensive collection of Van Gough's masterpieces. Two of the very early paintings, View of the Sea at Scheveningen and Congregation leaving the Reformed Church, in his career that had missing for 14 years after being stolen were found last year and are about to undergo some repairing with a few damages on the painting starting in May 2017 so pay a trip here before then! read more

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Neat, but they are not as good with crowd control as other museums I have visited in Europe. I left a bit early because of the sheer number of people in each room! Disclaimer: STARRY NIGHT is not here. It is at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. read more

No Starry Night here, if you want to see great Van Gogh paintings, don't go here... go to the D'Orsee in Paris. It's like all of the second rate paintings of his are stored. Sorry, I was disappointed, just one man's opinion. read more

While visiting in February, we were very disappointed to find out (after we had paid our 30 Euro entry fee) that half the museum was closed for renovation. Van Gogh's Sunflowers were not even on display. This turned a museum that we were excited to tour, into a huge annoyance. It would have been nice if signs had been posted at the ticket booth to let people know about the closures. read more

I believe this place is worth seeing. It is 3 floors so be prepared to walk some steps. I used the voice guided tour which im glad i took advantage of. I would suggest this museum. read more

I purchased IAmsterdam city card for 94€ because it included entrance to the Van Gogh museum. Then I followed the instructions, went on line and reserved an open time. That's when it fell apart. The website blinked a confirmation number then refreshed and said I will receive my tickets via email. They never arrived. The entire museum is based upon scanning electronic tickets, with no person capable of doing anything else. I sent a message through the website, and received an automated do-not-reply email. That was four days ago and my IAmsterdam card is now expired. I even tried to schedule another time, and upon entering the number on my IAmsterdam card, the website informed me this card has already been used. So, my email is working just fine - the IAmsterdam card arrived there as well as the automate reply from the Van Gogh museum. So, what happened to my ticket? ===================================== This is an automated reply. Thank you for your response. Please find the details of your entry below. We will answer your mail as soon as possible. Maybe your question is addressed in the information below? The Van Gogh Museum is only accessible with a valid time-slotted ticket. The same applies for cardholders like the I Amsterdam City Card. Tickets are only available online, there are no tickets at the counter. Purchase your ticket(s) in advance on https://tickets.vangoghmuseum.com/. To make a booking with your I Amsterdam City Card, you will require your card number. Order your ticket online as soon as you have your card. Due to the popularity of our exhibition 'Van Gogh & Japan' tickets sometimes sell out a day or more in advance. Do you have a Gmail account? You may have received your ticket(s) in the 'Promotion' folder. Best regards, Team Online Tickets Van Gogh Museum Contact Form Tickets Your name * xxx Email address * xxx@ieee.org What is your question about? * Booking did not succeed Question or request regarding purchased tickets * Yesterday, I booked a ticket using iamsterdam for 14:15 today and did not receive my ticket via email. I do not see anyway to retreive a ticket from the website. When I tried to rebook the ticket, today, the website told me that iamsterdam number was already used. please advise Date Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Starting time of the ticket 14:15 Email address on which the booking is made xxx@ieee.org read more

Glad we visited this museum today. We both really enjoyed it -- there definitely was many, many Van Gogh paintings that I've never seen before. There is a giftshop and cafe on the ground level -- optional free coatcheck. Museum TSA security checks your purses and bags, and they kindly remind you to not use your camera or drink any beverages. There are 3 levels to the museum - - with the majority of Van Gogh's works on the 1st level (first floor up from the ground level). I enjoyed seeing the famed The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, Pieta, Almond Blossom, and several others. It was interesting to learn more about Van Gogh's life and see his works parallel his existence. Especially learning about how his paintings varied from each region he spent time in. read more

First, the great. The museum is organized in a chronological way such that you are able to walk through Vincent's life and observe how his life and art changed in relation to his lifestyle and mental state. The works of art on display were phenomenal, each one presented beautifully and most of them with accompanying descriptions and narratives. The gift shop has a lot of very cool merch, but it is typical of museum store pricing. I think timing was not in my favor on my visit to the Van Gogh Museum. Several of the most famous pieces were not on display and a couple of the annexes were not open for various reasons. Combine that with it being a Sunday afternoon when I went and the place was absolutely packed to the brim with an average of 10-12 people looking at each piece at any given time. I'll certainly come back the next time I'm in the 'dam, but hopefully will be able to see more of the fine pieces. read more

This is one of the most fascinating museums I have ever visited. Of course, the museum hold the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world, but it also has a plethora of paintings by other artists. The setup of the museum is very interesting as it takes the visitor on a chronological tour of Van Gogh's professional life. His art changed so much! If you're in Amsterdam, this is a must see! read more

Yes! Had a wonderful experience here. Took the suggestion of some of the other reviewers on here and bought my timed ticket online. The lines are divided up and we were ushered in about 15 minutes after arriving. I highly recommend grabbing the info pamphlets that discuss the rotating exhibits. Sprinkled around where works of art that others artist made based on letters Van Gogh sent to his brother. without the pamphlet I would have not understood what the pieces were about. I also loved that they featured works by people who mentored him while he was studying his craft. I walked in a passive appreciatetor of his work and I left an informed fan. Highly recommend! read more

Certainly a nice museum to see, but it might do you good to do a little bit of research to know what van Gogh pieces are (and are not) in this museum. I made this mistake and found myself unnecessarily disappointed by not being able to see the pieces I wanted to. At 14 Euros, the admission price is pretty steep, especially given that the museum is really not that big (particularly in comparison to the nearby Rijksmuseum, which has the same admission charge -- or none at all if you are under 18). Still, I found the museum to be a pleasant way to spend 2-3 hours. A piece of advice: Buy your ticket from one of the "Tours and Tickets" offices spread throughout Amsterdam. I'm definitely not the kind of person who usually utilizes tourist-specific offices, but they offered a "no wait" ticket into the Van Gogh Museum at the same price as if you were to buy a ticket at the museum, and it sure felt good to skip by the 40 people in line. read more

Certainly one of the busiest museums/tourist attractions in Amsterdam, but worth the wait in line. The Van Gogh collection is full of Vincent's best, and is always supported by appropriate and interesting exhibitions. The gift shop is HUGE! My most recent visit was for a Yelp evening get-together. We popped in to the museum to enjoy the Friday night live music in the lobby and it was very cool, very fun and something I would highly recommend. read more