The Van Gogh has two buildings, the Rietveld Building and the Kurokawa Wing, with several floors, galleries, halls, artworks and facilities.
To explore such a large collection, one must have a clear picture of the museum and its collections.
If you don’t want to take expensive guided tours, the Van Gogh Museum map can guide you throughout your visit.
The map is a visual key that provides a comprehensive overview of the museum and its collection.
It will help you locate notable artworks, exhibits and other facilities such as cafes, bookstores, restrooms, shops and more.
You can easily navigate it using a Van Gogh Museum floor plan/map.
Van Gogh Museum Entrances and Ticket Office
The museum has only one main entrance located at Paulus Potter Street 7 near Museumplein.
There is no ticket office near the Van Gogh Museum, but you can book yours online in advance.
All entrance tickets include admission to both the permanent collection and the ongoing temporary exhibitions.
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Inside Van Gogh Museum
As mentioned earlier, Van Gogh has two buildings: the Rietveld building (main), designed by Gerrit Rietveld, and the Kurokawa wing, designed by Kisho Kurokawa.
These buildings are named after their designers and are connected by the glass entrance hall.
1. Rietveld Building
The Rietveld is the main building that houses the permanent collection, featuring works by Van Gogh and his contemporaries.
It has a rectangular floor plan with four stories:
The Ground Floor: On the ground floor of Rietveld, there is an entrance hall with a shop, a café, and an introductory exhibition.
It has: 1. Self-portraits and 2. Timelines
First Floor: On the first floor, there are artworks of Van Gogh grouped chronologically. It has:
1. Van Gogh’s Models
2. Painter of Peasant Life
3. Back to Basics
4. New Perspectives
5. Modern Art in Paris
6. Artist Friends
7. Artistic Flourishing
8. Dreaming of Japan
Second Floor: On the second floor is information about the restoration of paintings and a space for minor temporary exhibitions. It has:
- A Life in Letters
- Family Treasures
- Family
- Artistic Exchange
- Friends
- Friends in Pont-Aven
- Van Gogh at Work
- Van Gogh – Draughtsman
Third Floor: On the third floor, there are paintings of Van Gogh and his contemporaries to show their connections, similarities, and differences with the works of Van Gogh. It has:
- Painting Against All Odds
- Impassioned Nature
- Van Gogh Inspires
2. Kurokawa Wing
Kurokawa Wing is an ovular building with three floors. It is used to host major temporary exhibitions.
The entrance to the Kurokawa wing is via the atrium of the museum. Its three floors include:
1. Underground Floor: This floor has a main entrance with many facilities, such as shops, restrooms, and the BankGiro Loterij Gallery.
2. Ground Floor: The Ground Floor has the Van Lanschot Gallery used for temporary exhibitions.
3. First Floor: The First Floor has the Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Gallery, which also hosts temporary exhibitions.
All Van Gogh Museum visitors can easily see temporary exhibitions hosted in the Kurokawa wing.
There is no need for separate tickets, except for some special exhibitions.
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Facilities at the museum:
The Van Gogh Museum has all the facilities, such as cloakrooms, an information center, a baby room, restrooms, cafes, and shops.
You can allocate these facilities using the downloadable Van Gogh Museum floor plan or map.
Information Center:
If you need any information regarding tickets, paintings or museum facilities, you can have your questions answered at the museum’s information center.
It is available on the ground floor of the museum’s main building.
Museum Shops:
The Van Gogh Museum features three shops, each offering a unique selection of products, souvenirs and gift items.
- Flagship Store: The first shop is located in the entrance lobby of the main building.
It provides a range of souvenirs and gift items inspired by Van Gogh, his works, the museum’s exhibitions and the permanent collection.
- Last-Minute Shop (Ground Floor): For those in a hurry, there is a Last-Minute Shop on the ground floor with selected items, perfect for last-minute shopping.
- Book Shop (Third Floor): For those interested in learning more about Van Gogh, there is a bookshop on the third floor that offers an extensive collection of books on Van Gogh’s life and work.
Museum Cafe:
The museum has Le Tambourin café located on the ground floor of the main building.
It serves a wide variety of freshly prepared hot and cold foods, drinks, patisserie and daily specials available before noon and after 3 pm.
Visitors can also enjoy a coffee at Kof, the museum’s coffee bar.
Multimedia Desk
If you haven’t taken the guided tour, a multimedia experience is available near the museum’s information center.
It is available in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and Portuguese.
The tour costs €5 for adults and €3 for teenagers aged 13-17 years.
Children up to the age of 12 can join the tour for free when accompanied by their parents.
Other Facilities:
Other facilities at the Van Gogh Museum include:
Entrance Exit
Information Center
Restrooms
Cloakroom
Baby Room
Introduction Loop
Cash Deck
Stairs
Elevator
Escalator
Auditorium
Want to know where these facilities are located? Download the Van Gogh Museum Map now.
Accessibility at Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is located in the city center and easily accessible with different transport options. It has only one main entrance, making the movement easier.
The Van Gogh Museum offers good wheelchair access, with each floor easily accessible by elevator and ramps, except the bookshop.
Wheelchairs, walking aids, and folding stools are also available in the museum.
Staff at the Information Desk are available to assist visitors with accessibility needs.
The museum has a cloakroom for storing backpacks, umbrellas, larger bags, and objects. Leaving coats or small backpacks is optional.
There are no lockers available at the museum.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum. Connect to the Van Gogh Museum network and agree to the conditions to access it.
FAQs
1. Where is the largest Van Gogh Museum?
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is the largest museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh. It houses the world’s most extensive collection of his works.
2. Where is the entrance to the Van Gogh Museum?
The Van Gogh Museum’s main entrance is at Paulus Potterstraat 7, near Museumplein in Amsterdam.
3. Can you take photos in the Van Gogh Museum?
Photography without flash, lamps, tripods, or selfie sticks is allowed in designated areas of the Van Gogh Museum.
4. Does the Van Gogh Museum have a bathroom?
Yes, the Van Gogh Museum has restrooms available for visitors. They can be found throughout the museum, including in the Rietveld Building and the Kurokawa Wing.
5. How many floors is the Van Gogh Museum?
The Van Gogh Museum has multiple floors in its two main buildings. The Rietveld Building (the main building) has four floors, while the Kurokawa Wing has three floors.
6. What are the two buildings in the Van Gogh Museum?
The Van Gogh Museum consists of the Rietveld Building, which houses the permanent collection, and the Kurokawa Wing, used for temporary exhibitions.
7. Is there a real picture of Van Gogh?
There are no known photographs of Vincent van Gogh as an adult, but the museum has many self-portraits painted by the artist himself.
8. Can you bring water to Van Gogh?
No, visitors cannot bring water or other beverages into the Van Gogh Museum.
