Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam: face to face with one of the greatest artists of all time On Museumplein in Amsterdam, you’ll find the Van Gogh Museum: the most visited museum in the Netherlands and home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh. From the sunflowers to the almond blossom and the famous self-portrait with a felt hat, the paintings you recognise from posters and books are actually hanging here, just a few metres away. The permanent collection takes you through Vincent’s life and work: from his early, sombre Dutch period to the explosions of colour in the South of France. As well as the paintings, there are also drawings, letters and works by his contemporaries on display. There are regular temporary exhibitions that place Van Gogh’s work in a new context — such as the current exhibition on the colour yellow and what it meant in 19th-century art. For children, there are treasure hunts and drawing activities, and there’s an extra programme during the school holidays. Tickets can only be purchased online via the official website and sell out quickly, so booking in good time is an absolute must. An unmissable and moving museum for visitors of all ages.