Van Gogh Museum Overview
Opened in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum houses some of the painter's most celebrated works. Located in the Museumplein in the center of Amsterdam, between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum, the modern glass building was designed by the Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld. It contains the world's largest collection of works by Van Gogh, including some 200 paintings, 500 drawings, 700 letters and the artist's own collection of Japanese prints. Highlights of the Van Gogh collection include his first large-scale painting, The Potato Eaters and The Sunflowers, one of his most famous pieces, painted in 1889. The museum also houses a large collection of work by Van Gogh's contemporaries, including paintings by Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin.
Air: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Rail: Train: Amsterdam Centraal Station. Tram: Public services to Museum Square. Road: Bus: Public services to Museum Square. Car: A10 towards Amsterdam (exit S106). Signs are marked for Museum Square (from the city center).
Contact Addresses
Van Gogh Museum, PO Box 75366, 1070 AJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel: (020) 570 5200 or 570 5252
Website: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Location
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Amsterdam
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