Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Guide: Tickets, Time Slots & Pass Compatibility
1.5 - 2.5 h
Art Museum
Opened 1973; current building by Kisho Kurokawa (1999 extension)
Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€25.00
€16.00
Generally 09:00 - 17:00 daily; some days extend into the evening — always check the museum's own calendar when booking
Mandatory timed-entry reservation for all visitors, including standalone ticket buyers.
| Standard (most days) | Daily | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Last Admission: Tied to the booked start time; no walk-up entry exists
Closed On: None confirmed as a standing weekly closure; the museum publishes a day-by-day calendar of exact hours (which can extend into the evening on some days) that should be checked when booking.
Admission to the permanent collection (including Sunflowers and The Bedroom) and current temporary exhibitions.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ticket | €25.00 | Mandatory, online only | |
| Student (EU/EEA ID) | €16.00 | Mandatory, online only | |
| Museumkaart | Included | Mandatory, online only (still required) |
Ticket Options
€25.00
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Which pass includes this? →Overview & History
The Van Gogh Museum holds the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and letters, including Sunflowers, The Bedroom, and Almond Blossom. Every ticket — for every visitor, with no exceptions — is sold online only with a fixed start time; there are no door sales of any kind.
What to See: Top Highlights
Sunflowers
One of Van Gogh's best-known still-life series, a centerpiece of the collection.
The Bedroom
Van Gogh's painting of his own bedroom in Arles, one of three versions he made.
Van Gogh's letters
The museum holds the largest collection of Van Gogh's correspondence with his brother Theo.
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Which Amsterdam Pass Includes the Van Gogh Museum?
Compare Amsterdam PassesAs of 1 June 2022, the Van Gogh Museum is no longer affiliated with the I amsterdam City Card, and it does not appear on Go City Amsterdam's attraction list either. Museumkaart is the only pass covered here that includes free admission — and even then, a start-time ticket must still be booked online like every other visitor.
I amsterdam City Card — Total Experience
Not included. Confirmed directly on the museum's own site: "As of 1 June 2022, the Van Gogh Museum is no longer affiliated with the I amsterdam City Card."
Go City Amsterdam — All-Inclusive Pass
Not included. Not present anywhere on the official Go City Amsterdam attraction list.
Museumkaart
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Confirmed directly on the museum's own page: "Museumkaart: free."
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