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Start free trialGenerally open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, with Fridays extended to 21:00. Hours change monthly, so check vangoghmuseum.nl before your visit.
Adults from €25, students €15, free under 18. No at-door tickets; advance online booking with a timed entry slot is required. Verify current prices at vangoghmuseum.nl.
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are the quietest. Fridays after 18:00 offer a late evening option with fewer visitors.
Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The museum is compact enough to see all four floors comfortably in a single visit.
Sunflowers and The Bedroom are on the second floor. The chronological hang means you can follow Van Gogh's style evolving from dark Dutch works to vibrant French canvases as you move up.
Bring your own headphones. Photography of the permanent collection is generally allowed without flash. Bags larger than 35x35x15 cm must be left in the free cloakroom.
