Van Gogh Museum + Grachtenrundfahrt Amsterdam

Eine tolle Crew begrüßt einen lächelnd und zuvorkommend. Wir durften sogar spontan das Boot wechseln, da wir draußen sitzen wollten und nicht jedes Boot hat dazu die Möglichkeit. Die Station liegt direkt am Bahnhof und ist daher sehr zentral. Preis-Leistung ist top.

Wir hatten einen super symphatischen Bootsführer der viele Nebeninfos gab. War schön und informativ. 1 Stunde hat gut gereicht und empfehlenswert. Gute Karte erhalten für den Treffpunkt und pünktlich, sowie sauber.

Die Stunde waren zwar nur ca. 50 Minuten, aber die Tour war wunderschön. Unbedingt abends machen, die Atmosphäre ist unbeschreiblich!

Sehr nette Bootstour über die Kanäle von Amsterdam! Man bekommt viele interessante Informationen über die Stadt und deren Geschichte erzählt.

Un gran tour con una guía en distintos idiomas narrando algunas historias de monumentos que están al rededor del canal. Muy recomendable.

Nous avons fait un tour des canaux en février inclus dans la IAmsterdam City Card (que je recommande d’ailleurs de prendre). Le guide était très gentil et très drôle, ce qui a rendu la balade encore plus agréable. Nous avons eu la chance de visiter les canaux sous un magnifique ciel bleu, ce qui a rendu l’expérience vraiment magique.

Excelente atención, y te dan traductores para que comprendas al guía mientras explica el recorrido

Very enjoyble experience, the captain of the cruise gave us a very funny and interesting description of the city, and the staff gave an excellent service.

El tour está muy bien, en cambio si ya has hecho un freetour por la ciudad recomiendo el crucero primero, te da una vista más general, mi amiga y yo al haber hecho antes el freetour volvimos a ver sitios en los que ya habíamos estado.

Croisière avec le groupe lovers Sympathique croisière traduit en plusieurs langue 1h pour vous faire un tour des canaux avec visite guidée et indication sur les différents quartiers/monuments / place/ marché /histoire / musée de la ville etc Très bien pour découvrir une 1er fois en famille en amies en couple cette croisière et très bien adapter

The canal cruise was perfect, the captin come guide gave us headphones to listen in our own language. The riverboat was clean and tidy, easy to walk on and off, it was a nice day and we got some beautiful pictures!! A great end to a fantastic tourist holiday!!

We did the early evening cruise to see the lights of the city. Easy to get tickets by turning up and allocated the next cruise. There is an audio link that you can use, but we decided to just sit outside and watch the views. An hour cruise which was interesting and pretty.

We had an hour cruise around the canals in Amsterdam and learnt a lot whilst doing it. We really enjoyed every second. My five year old didn’t want to get off. The captain was also very knowledgeable.

Petite balade bien sympathique, est l’audio était très bien fait rien à redire. Le petit bar pour attendre est très sympa aussi avant d’accéder au bateau.

This is a must do on your list of things to do while visiting Amsterdam. It takes you through areas that you may not be able to walk to. The captain points out things of interest and tells the story behind it.

Muy puntuales, un paseo tranquilo, recomiendo que cuando lo cojan miren bien la metereología, pues así podrán disfrutar mejor de las vistas.

Giro dei canali in barca assolutamente da consigliare. Audioguida in italiano e Simon simpaticissimo conducente che comunque dava ulteriori informazioni in inglese. La durata è di un'ora ma ci è dispiaciuto scendere!!

La promenade sur les canaux dure une heure. Les audio guides permettent de suivre les commentaires dans différentes langues. Le long de cette promenade fluviale, nous découvrons l'histoire de la ville et des monuments "célèbres". Par contre, le confort est rudimentaire.

Las vistas son preciosas, aunque desde posición incómoda porque el barco estaba muy lleno. El capitán muy simpático e hizo agradable el viaje.

Crociera molto carina con guida in tutte le lingue. Partenza vicino ala stazione centrale. Durata circa un ora. Visita dei canali principali di Amsterdam. Da provare

We had a really lovely time on the one-hour canal cruise. Our captain was very lovely and cracked a good few jokes throughout the tour. The GPS guided tour via the headphones was a fab idea and there were so many language options available which was a really pleasant surprise. We learned so much about the history of the city and the tour even helped us to find places to visit again in further detail after the tour. The price was extremely reasonable considering the excellent experience we got, and our boat even left a little early which was nice. All in all, we would definitely recommend it!

We really enjoyed it. We show I I amsterdam cards at the ticket office ans were on a boat and on our way within 10 minutes. Our captain (Tony I believe was his name) was lovely ,cheerful and very knowledge of the area, he also had 2 traniees with him and they were also lovely. The facilties were clean. If I hadn't have had the I amsterdam card I would have still paid what the price was (which I think is reasonable).

1st time in Amsterdam and loved it Booked on the Lovers Canal cruise early in the morning to get a feel for the city and to get our bearings The tour showed the highlights of the city and the comentry was good

sitting backward is really annoying... Except that I think it is very nice and the captain was a nice guy, he was really funny, making jokes.

Booked through Get Your Guide literally 20 mins before boarding. They let us join a boat that was boarding as soon as we got there, which was great, no standing around as they weren’t so busy. We took a daytime trip and glad we did. Maybe evening cruises would be better in warmer months with open boats. The boat was modern, clean and warm and no condensation at all during any part of our cruise. The headphones were included and the audio commentary was interesting. The captain also added bits and pieces of extra info which was appreciated. It was a great introduction to the canals of Amsterdam as we decided to do this trip literally an hour after arriving in Amsterdam. It helped us with our bearings and with general historical info about the city. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that we seemed to stay on one canal, no museums seen, no Anne Frank house, nothing like that, which was a shame as lots of tourists probably visit these places afterwards. Maybe the canal boat starting from the museums area take that route? We took the one from the station. There are lots of canal boat companies, but we were more than happy with Lovers as their boats appear a lot more modern than many others we saw. I would definitely recommend the cruise and my teenage daughter said it was one of the nicest things we did when in Amsterdam.

A amazing tour with some great canal boat skills performed and a great host. This tour is very much for couples and being alone I felt a little out of place.

Done the open boat tour during the summer. A great way to see the city and the audio guide gave plenty of information along the way. Extremely relaxing to the point I almost fell asleep half way around. Would definitely do the tour again if I’m back in Amsterdam

Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Although it rained, I still enjoyed the tour. The only complaint was the audio was difficult to hear at times.

Nice relaxing hour around the canals. Duco (sorry if I have not got the name correct) was informative with history and fun facts. Would recommend.

It was educational, slowed down at the right places. The pilot was polite and explained well- was fun and energetic.

Das Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam ist zweifellos eines der größten Highlights der Stadt und ein absolutes Muss für jeden Besucher. Die Atmosphäre im Museum ist angenehm und einladend, was das gesamte Erlebnis noch bereichert. Ein wichtiger Tipp ist, die Tickets im Voraus zu buchen. So umgeht man lange Warteschlangen und hat mehr Zeit, die beeindruckenden Werke zu genießen. Es lohnt sich ebenfalls, den Audio Guide hinzuzufügen. Dieser bietet verschiedene Optionen: Man kann sich für eine intensive Tour entscheiden, die tiefere Einblicke in van Goghs Leben und Werk gibt, oder eine kürzere Zusammenfassung der Highlights wählen. Die Erklärungen sind klar und verständlich und eignen sich hervorragend für Besucher jeden Alters, einschließlich Teenager und Kinder. Die Kunstwerke sind nicht nur beeindruckend, sondern die Art und Weise, wie sie präsentiert werden, macht die Inhalte lebendig und unterhaltsam. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist die Begrenzung der Besucherzahlen. Dies sorgt für eine ruhigere Atmosphäre und ermöglicht es jedem, die Kunstwerke in Ruhe zu betrachten und das Erlebnis wirklich zu genießen. Insgesamt ist das Van Gogh Museum ein inspirierender Ort, der zeigt, wie sehr Kunst verbinden kann. Ich kann einen Besuch nur wärmstens empfehlen!

Wunderschönes Museum welches super Einblicke in die Gedanken und Gefühle von Van Gogh gibt. Sowohl bemerkenswerte Bilder als auch Briefe an seinen Bruder sind Teil der Ausstellung. Super leckerer Kaffee nimm Café beim Souvenirshop

Mein zweiter Trip nach Amsterdam incl zweiten Besuch im durchaus sehenswerten Van Goch Museum hat mich dazu gebracht, mal über die Kosten des Reisens im Allgemeinen und zu Museen im Besondere nachzudenken. Spoiler: Hauptsächlich deshalb, weil ich mich über die meiner Meinung nach überzogenen Preise in Amsterdam ärgere. Setzen wir mal die Eintrittspreise einiger europäischer Kunstmuseen die ich besucht habe in Relation: 25€ für die Uffizien in Florenz (x-mal größer als Amsterdam...) 24€ für das Van Goch Museum Amsterdam 22€ für den Louvre in Paris (ca 20x größer als das VG-Museum Amterdam) 20€ für die Vaticanischen Museen in Rom, gigantisch... 16€ für das Musee D'Orsay in Paris (größer als VG....) 14€ für das Musee Marmottam in Paris (für die Monet-Liebhaber, kleiner als das VG) 12,70 für die Courtauld Gallery in London (ehr klein, aber tolle Bilder) 12,50€ für das Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris 12€ für das Musee des Impressionnismes Giverny 0€ für alle staatlichen Museen in London, wie z.B. dem Tate, dem Tate-Modern, der National Gallary, National Portrait Gallery und viele weitere Museen... Mein nicht-objektives Fazit: das Van Goch Museum in Amsterdam ist gemessen am Gebotenen das teuerste Museum, welches ich jemals in Europa besucht habe. Und zum Reisen gehört ja auch das ANreisen: 90€ für 2 Tage Parken in Amsterdam im Parkhaus ! Ich habe schon für knapp 100-120€ die Woche in Parkhäusern in Paris und London gestanden und letzte Woche für 72€ hatte ich 4 Tage lang in Leipzig einen Parkplatz. Fazit: Parken in Amsterdam bedeutet mit Abstand das meiste Geld, welches ich jemals im Leben für Parken bezahlt habe. Und dann kommt die 'Tourismusabgabe': 12,5% in Amsterdam unter 3% waren es in Paris unter 3% waren es in Paris unter 1% bei z.B. 200€ die Nacht in London, macht ca 1,14€ pro Person/Nacht Fazit: Amsterdam verlangt die höchsten Tourismusabgaben Europas. (Hab's auch noch mal gegoogelt...) Also für mich war's Das jetzt erstmal mit Urlaub in Amsterdam und den Niederlanden. Vergleichsweise nah von Deutschland aus bedeutet nicht 'vergleichsweise preiswert', im Gegenteil. Werde meine nächsten Urlaube vorzugsweise wieder in London und Paris verbringen, denn dort ist es sowohl preiswerter als das auch signifikant mehr geboten wird.

Eine unglaublich gut gemachte, absolut sehenswerte Präsentation von formatsprengenden Werken des Anselm Kiefer, der früh von Van Gogh beeinflusst wurde, im Zusammenhang mit ausgewählten Bildern des Van Gogh. Die Ausstellung ist so getaktet, dass Besucher nur zu bestimmten Zeiten eingelassen werden, so ist genug Raum und Ruhe, die Bilder zu genießen. Das Thema wird im angrenzenden Staedelijk Museum fortgeführt. Gute Audioführung! Tickets früh online buchen ist eine Empfehlung.

Anzahl und Präsentation der Gemälde haben ebenso positiv überrascht wie die Architektur des Museums. Dass man nicht erwarten kann, sich das Museum mit ein paar wenigen Besuchern zu teilen dürfte naheliegend sein - und dass es keine Möglichkeit gäbe, kurzfristig an zurückgegebene Eintrittskarten zu kommen, ist eine Mär: Man muss nur freundlich mit den gestressten Museumsmitarbeitern reden, und es tun sich legale MIttel und Wege auf....

das Museum kann mit dem "Munch" in Oslo mithalten ... drei Etagen sind dem Leben und Werk van Gogh's gewidmet. Klassische Ausstellung und Multimedia-Elemente sind enthalten (die Texte vielleicht ein bisschen old fashioned) Es gab eine Kinder-Abteilung, einen vielseitigen Museums-Shop und ein tolles Café zum ausruhen ... und ich hatte das Glück, dass aktuell eine Sonderschau zu den Impressionisten (Frankreich und der Einfluss auf die Niederländer) zu sehen war.

Als erstes: Hier muss man rechtzeitig die Tickets im Internet buchen - mit 22€ sind sie aber sicher nicht überteuert und bei uns hat das bestens funktioniert. Die teuren Angebote mit Führung und "ohne Wartezeit" kann man sich ersparen. Die Bilder und das Leben van Goghs sind im Museum gut beschrieben. Zweitens: Das Museum ist sehr populär und ist trotz Besucherrationierung gut gefüllt. Man muss sich also je nach Bild etwas "durchkämpfen". Und drittens: Der Shop hat uns ausnehmend gut gefallen - besser als derjenige nahbei ... Eine schöne Erfahrung also!

Das Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam ist sehr empfehlenswert. Man konnte sehr viele berühmte Gemälde von Van Gogh sehen und wer sich für Kunst interessiert ist hier zu 100% richtig.

Sehr interessantes, toll gestaltetes Museum. Wurde von der Schwägerin und Neffen von Vincent van Gogh aufgebaut und diesen familiären Flair spürt man.

Im Van-Gogh-Museum ist die größte Sammlung der Werke des namensgebenden Künstlers weltweit zu bestaunen. Die Sonnenblumen und viele weitere bekannte Meisterwerke sind zu sehen. Ein Muss in Amsterdam!

Viele berühmte Bilder und Galerien. Der Platz ist riesig und schön. Ich wollte nur suchen "Selfie Wall" Aber ich kann es nicht finden.

Die Tragische Geschichte und seine Bilder werden den Besuchern auf eine abwechslungsreiche Weise nahe gebracht. Man kann gut selbständig ohne oder mit Guide die Ausstellung geniessen.

In meiner Jugend in Versailles, lange bevor diese wahnsinnigen Preise für die Bilder von Vincent van Gogh geboten wurden, hatte mich dieser Maler fasziniert. Im Pariser Louvre insbesondere „Die Kirche von Auvers“. Ich wusste, dass seine frühen Bilder meist in Brauntönen und dunkel waren. Im Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam hat mich die Anzahl der Bilder überrascht und dass er zum Schluss fast täglich ein Bild gemalt hat. Sehr sehenswerte Ausstellung! Mehr Besucher sind aber nicht sinnvoll.

Really nice experience. We had a docent led tour of the “yellow” exhibit. Small size ensures you see it all without being overwhelmed.

Très beau musée avec de très belles œuvres et bien agencé permettant de facilement se déplacer. Néanmoins gros point négatif : trop de monde, on ne voit pas bien les œuvres, les gens poussent et c’est désagréable, dommage qu’il n’y ai pas une meilleure régulation du flux de personne

Fantastic museum with a huge collection of Dutch masterpieces. The museum is on 4 levels starting with the middle ages on the ground floor and working up to more modern art on the 3rd floor. You definitely see a change in styles through the centuries with the best works largely on the 1st and 2nd floors. They offer guided tours and self guided audio to help you absorb it all. It takes at least 2-3 hours to get through it all. Recommend buying tickets a day or two ahead as tickets are timed entry and they sell out quickly

We visited the museum back in the late 80"s when it was a small structure with very limited display space. It has change completely from that to a very sophiscated and wildly popular venue. The old structure is still in place; however, it has been transformed into a much larger display area that is far more appropriate for the art on display. There are much bigger crowds today because of the size of the total museum. The new (very modern--as the stock photo shows) structure attached to the old building via a wonderful lobby area is a delight to make the entrance to the larger area of very special works of Van Gogh. The whole space of the new area is packed with visitors. But the good news is that it is easier to see the works up close and personal. This is one of the top stops in Amsterdam, and is well worth your time (minimum of 2 hours) if you are familiar with Van Gogh. Assuming that you are, you can skip the very small type plaques and "standard" stories about him and his relationship with his brother--as well as his frustrations with others. If not, get his back story(s) "on line" and save your time to appreciate the works.

Excellent in design, painting pieces and organization. Book online in advance as it gets busy. We went early in the morning as 9 am and it was already crowded. Pay extra for the audio guide it is worthy. Kids are not charge. Bag storage is included. It takes a good 2 hours. We recommend it.

Che c’è di meglio ? Emozionarsi davanti questi quadri , con un percorso che ricopre la storia del pittore

Pre booked 6 weeks in advance as friends advised us that it gets very busy. The museum offers an interesting insight to Van Gogh & his life. The audio was very good and easy to follow. The museum whilst busy was quite easily navigated with only some backing up mainly at famous painting. Well worth a visit and worth the entrance fee.

Visiting the Van Gogh Museum was such a beautiful and moving experience. You truly feel a deep connection to him through his art; his pain, passion, and intensity come through in every brushstroke. Seeing iconic works like Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and The Potato Eaters in person was powerful in a way photos of his art simply can't capture. The museum is thoughtfully curated, allowing you to follow his life chronologically and really understand the emotional journey behind the paintings. If you're looking for a meaningful, immersive experience, you’ll find that here! *I visited in January on a Tuesday around 1:30 PM, and it was not overly crowded. I was able to move through the galleries and spend time admiring all of his work without feeling rushed. If you are going during peak season, I would recommend getting there early.

The Van Gogh Museum is a must visit when in Amsterdam. The museum features paintings and very interesting historical information. The museum houses the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings. A self guided walking headphone tour is highly recommended. The tour gives details of Van Gogh's paintings and life and delves deeply into background, family and hardships that made Van Gogh the painter that he became. A recommendation is to buy your ticket in advance an on line to insure entrance.

This is a fantastic collection of art work by Van Gogh. We got there early to avoid crowds. You have to book in advance. The audio tour that accompanies is a must as it walks you through his life. A must visit!

I always wanted to visit and I was absolutely blown away. 😍 I’d recommend the museum to anyone who is interested in art and art history because it’s really interesting! The price is not too much for what you get to experience 👍

Tickets are hard to get at the door, need to reserve ahead of time

Tip: 1) Must buy timed entry tickets on line. Don’t walk up as it’s always sold out. Tickets usually sell out days in advance so plan early. If you’re travelling, and use an eSIM, note that buying requires SMS verification which could be a problem. 2) Get an audio guide. It’s reasonably priced and somewhat informative. Better than nothing but prefer the Rijks version that is free through their app 3) Prepare for crowds especially around celebrated paintings with not a lot of places to sit. There are three floors that mostly work via two staircases. (although there are elevators but not enough for all) The museum contains works that influenced Van Gogh and artists that were influenced by him. It also contains some close peers. What is interesting? There is a section that informs about pivotal family support by his brother (including letters) who financed him and his sister in law who promoted his unknown works after his death and made his work famous today.

A definite place to put on your bucket list. This man was truly gifted and it portrays his troubled life with care and respect. We never realised what a prolific painter he was, producing wonderful paintings in such a short period. The museum contains many significant artist’s paintings which were his colleagues of day. A very enjoyable experience.

A must see for all levels of art lovers. I learned so much and really enjoyed this museum

Had a wonderful time at the museum. I had the audio guide and I would really recommend it if you’re not joining a tour. Learned a bunch of new stuff about him and it was well organized. Would definitely recommend everyone to take a visit and be prepared to spend many hours wondering around

An amazing experience at the Van Gogh Museum; The museum is beautifully organized; the collection is impressive;

Very nice museum. Audio tour offers levels of interest- we picked highlights and this was perfect for our limited time. Clean, organized and great story of his life.

Great information about the artists life and some of his most famous paintings, but I would have liked to see even more of his paintings.

Bra museum att besöka med barn. Bra storlek och pedagogiskt upplagd utställning.

Éblouissant. Émouvant. Le point d'orgue de notre séjour.

This smallish museum is a must see in Amsterdam. However it does seem odd that you still have to queue outside, even when you HAVE to pre book tickets and its nearly always sold out. Plus there is no protection to the elements, which given we are in northern europe seems an oversight.

At first, I was shocked to see the museum at such a modern building. Once inside, the experience did not disappoint at all! I took the audio tour device, and I'd definitely recommend you do that when you visit this museum. If you're with other people, it may be less practical if you want to exchange thoughts and perceptions, but as it was on my own, it was fantastic for me. The system is very well designed for you to follow the rooms in the right order. Be sure to select "full" to get audio commentary of all key pieces. If you’re short of time, select "highlights" - this is what I did at first, but then went back to the full version. The pieces are great, but the audio tour really brought it all to life for me. The tour also allowed me to walk around while listening to the commentary. The narration was fantastic, filled with sentiment. In total, the visit took me about an hour and a half including the temporary exhibition called "Yellow". I would definitely recommend visiting this museum if, like me, you admire the work of Van Gogh or are just a lover of art.

We booked tickets for this museum before arriving in Amsterdam and we’re so glad we did. Upon arrival we were greeted by extremely friendly staff who guided us in and scanned our tickets. We were 30 minutes early but the staff said this wasn’t a problem. The museum is really well laid out and easy to follow the whole way round. The story this museum tells is beautiful, you come to understand Van Gough through a whole other dimension and i particularly loved the way the museum told the story of Theo and Vincents relationship, I left feeling rather choked. The shop is also well laid out with extremely helpful staff who you can clearly tell are delighted to be working for such a terrific institution. Throughly recommend!

We booked tickets for this museum before arriving in Amsterdam and we’re so glad we did. Upon arrival we were greeted by extremely friendly staff who guided us in and scanned our tickets. We were 30 minutes early but the staff said this wasn’t a problem. The museum is really well laid out and easy to follow the whole way round. The story this museum tells is beautiful, you come to understand Van Gough through a whole other dimension and i particularly loved the way the museum told the story of Theo and Vincents relationship, I left feeling rather choked. The shop is also well laid out with extremely helpful staff who you can clearly tell are delighted to be working for such a terrific institution. Throughly recommend!

We walked in thinking we’d probably be there for 1 hour. We spent 3 hours there. So much to see and to admire. VVG’s work is phenomenal. They had aspects too for a sound and also smell experience - so it wasn’t just all about visually appreciating his work. They also detailed his mental health struggles leading up to his death. Really loved our time spent here

Great for all thing Van Gogh. Lots & lots of his work.

I enjoyed this experience. I am not a big art museum fan but I know Van Gogh's story and I wanted to go to this museum and it was great! I saw the La Famille Roulin exhibit initially and I enjoyed that. It wasn't just his paintings on display but paintings by Paul Gauguin also. Some art museums can be overwhelming in size and this one wasn't as I went and saw other paintings by Van Gogh after the La Famille Roulin exhibit. They also had an interactive area with an outline of one of the paintings for people to use color pencils to fill in.

Fantastic museum with a wealth of Van Gogh material. Free entry with Museumcard avd worth going again for the newer temporary exhibitions. Plenty of opportunities to buy a souvenir or book too. Very friendly staff.

The Van Gogh Museum is an essential destination; it is advisable to secure online tickets in advance for your preferred visit date & time and to utilize the optional automated audio guide. Although the museum does not house an extensive collection of Vincent Van Gogh's works, it does feature one of his most renowned pieces, 'Sunflowers'.

Husband arranged for a tour. We loved the museum. Loved the tour guide. Her name is Anna. I would arrange a tour with her again in a heartbeat.

An absolutely stunning collection. Even if, like me, you never gave much thought to Van Gogh, seeing this collection of his works will elevate him to among the greatest painters you've ever encountered.

So much artwork! I had no idea Van Gogh created so many peices. We did the self guided tour and it was very enjoyable. I did not feel rushed as we could take our time.

La collezione permette di ripercorrere in modo chiaro l’evoluzione artistica di Van Gogh, con un percorso espositivo che rende facile seguire le diverse fasi della sua vita e del suo stile. Particolarmente utile e consigliata l’audio guida, che offre spiegazioni su alcuni dei dipinti esposti. Un aspetto da tenere in considerazione è la prenotazione dei biglietti: consiglio vivamente di acquistarli online con almeno 2–3 settimane di anticipo, poiché nei periodi di alta affluenza è molto facile trovare tutto esaurito.

Wonderful museum dedicated to Vincent and the artists he was friends with and who influenced him. You can stay as long as you like, we stayed for 3 hours. Admission a bit pricey at €25.00 but we felt it was worth it. Beware of the coffee shop/restaurant - very expensive. The gift shop is also expensive. So only buy what you really want. Many items can be found in gift shops elsewhere in the City for a fraction of the price. But, overall we found it to be a place of joy despite Vincent's sad end!

This museum has a huge collection of paintings of Van Gogh. The audio tour tells about Vincents life and family. Buy your tickets in advance if possible for this museum. It was sold out on the rainy day I went. Make sure your phone is charged for free audio or buy audio tour for about 5 euros. The site has a great cafe, and nearby is the modern Stedilijkt and Rijksmuseum. On the weekends there is a large open air market offering foods and hand craft items.

I was very impressed by the museum and the experience here. I will say I am skeptical of single artist museums as they typically lack the diversity. However, they do a great job of bringing in other artists and entire presentation is so well designed, plus Van Gogh is an interesting personality on his own. The artwork is amazing both in quantity and quality. Even more incredible to think that Van Gogh was neither celebrated nor appreciated in his own time. The wisdom of his sister-in-law to hold on to the collection as one of the interesting stories you learn from the visit. You will see the best paintings of Van Gogh, and you will see the entire arc of his painting career. Additionally, the building and presentation are a great part of the visit. You will need to secure a ticket and time reservation before your visit. While there are a lot of people there, the way you progress along the route with audio tour makes you feel less crowded. While you can stay as long as you want, we entered at our 9:30 time slot and left just before 11:00 to make our time for the Rijksmuseum. We were able to hear the entire audio tour on a moderate pace. It is a top 5 visit in Amsterdam. Do not miss this experience and plan for it before you go.