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The displays provide the opportunity to keep track of the artist's developments, or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19-th century. The museum also holds an extensive offer of exhibitions on various subjects from 19-th century art history.
Permanent collection
The collection features the works of Vincent van Gogh, and the works of other artists. Van Gogh's work is organised chronologically into five periods, each representing a different phase of his life and work: The Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy and Auvers-sur-Oise. The images of paintings can be viewed alphabetically, or listed by title on the museum's web site: www.vangoghmuseum.nl.
The collection features the works of Vincent van Gogh, and the works of other artists. Van Gogh's work is organised chronologically into five periods, each representing a different phase of his life and work: The Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy and Auvers-sur-Oise. The images of paintings can be viewed alphabetically, or listed by title on the museum's web site: www.vangoghmuseum.nl.
Renovation of the museum October 2012 – March 2013
The Van Gogh Museum will be closed from October 2012, for six months for the renovation works. According to the Museum Director Axel Rüger, the renovation is necessary before the museum celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2013.
The Van Gogh Museum will be closed from October 2012, for six months for the renovation works. According to the Museum Director Axel Rüger, the renovation is necessary before the museum celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2013.
How to get there
The Van Gogh Museum is situated in the Amsterdam's Museum Quarter, between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. The museum entrance is at the Paulus Potterstraat 7. It can be reached by tram number 2 and 5 from the Central Station. The museum is accessible for disabled visitors.
The Van Gogh Museum is situated in the Amsterdam's Museum Quarter, between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. The museum entrance is at the Paulus Potterstraat 7. It can be reached by tram number 2 and 5 from the Central Station. The museum is accessible for disabled visitors.
Opening hours
Museum: daily 10am - 6pm.
Closed 1 January
Museum: daily 10am - 6pm.
Closed 1 January
Guided tours
Anyone can show people round the Van Gogh Museum. Making reservations is not required, but the groups should not consist of more than 15 people.
Anyone can show people round the Van Gogh Museum. Making reservations is not required, but the groups should not consist of more than 15 people.
| Contacts Tel. +31 (0)20-570 52 52 Fax: +31 (0)20-570 5 222 Email: info@vangoghmuseum.nl | Postal address P.O. Box 75366 1070 AJ Amsterdam The Netherlands |
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