Q: How much time can I spend at the museum? Is there a time limit?

Your timed-entry ticket is valid from the time you selected. ( Tickets must be bought in advance . No tickets are sold at the museum.) You can stay at the museum for as long as you like. You do not need to leave by a certain time. (See also: How long does a visit to the Van Gogh Museum take? )

Q: Are The Van Gogh Museum's Temporary Exhibitions Worth Seeing?

The temporary exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum are definitely worth your time . Access to these exhibitions is included in your entry ticket . These shows provide much additional insight into Van Gogh, and the time and environment in which he lived and worked. This is one reason we, the publishers of DutchAmsterdam visit the museum two or three times a year — more often whenever we have the opportunity. Many tourists likewise enjoy visiting the museum more than once, especially when they return to Amsterdam on subsequent visit.

Q: Is "The Starry Night" on view at the Van Gogh Museum?

No, unfortunately not. Here's why .

Question 1

How much time can I spend at the museum? Is there a time limit?

Accepted Answer

Your timed-entry ticket is valid from the time you selected. (Tickets must be bought in advance. No tickets are sold at the museum.)

You can stay at the museum for as long as you like. You do not need to leave by a certain time. (See also: How long does a visit to the Van Gogh Museum take?)

Question 2

Is it possible to buy last minute tickets to the Van Gogh Museum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, often you can buy last minute tickets. Tickets must by bought online. Tickets are not sold at the door.

Check whether there are tickets available on the day (and time slot) of your choice.

Question 3

How long does a visit to the Van Gogh Museum take?

Accepted Answer

You can comfortably explore the museum's permanent collection in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

However, many people spend two to three hours here, usually because they also take in the additional exhibitions ( which, with rare exceptions, are included in your ticket).

Throughout the exhibit space there are several spots where you can sit and relax for a while.

If you visit the museum with a live tour guide, which we highly recommend for first time visitors, count on spending two to two-and-a-half hours.

Question 4

Will children and young adults enjoy the museum?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Children from the age of 6 will thoroughly enjoy the experience. (Oh, and you'll love this: children ages 0 through 17 get free entrance).

Once inside, pick up a family guide at the multimedia desk.

Available in Dutch and English, it is tailored to children between 6 and 12 years of age.

Children can also participate in a treasure hunt. Pick up a Treasure Hunt Sheet at the Information Desk. Children who return the sheet will receive a small gift.

Want to prepare your children for what they are about to see? Give them Color Your Own Van Gogh: [Amazon UK] [Amazon USA]

Question 5

Guided tour or not?

Accepted Answer

The museum's collection is presented in such a way that you'll come away with a good understanding of who Vincent Van Gogh was, what motivated him, where he found inspiration, and how he inspired his contemporaries as well as later artists.

Brief texts accompanying the paintings go a long way in telling Van Gogh's story.

That said, guides certainly add a lot of richness to your experience. You have two options: an interactive multimedia audio guide (provided by the museum at an extra fee: select the "With audio guide" option when ordering your ticket) [ref]The Van Gogh Museum has a professionally produced interactive multimedia audio tour guide available. The guide covers both the permanent collection and the special, temporary exhibitions. It is available in 11 languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean.

As frequent visitors to the museum we highly recommend this multimedia guide. It highlights many aspects and details you would otherwise miss. The tour provides insights into the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, and further helps you to view his work in context.

The small, lightweight guide hangs around your neck or is held in your hand. Either way, you can easily interact with the screen.

You can either follow the suggested route through the museum or visit only the sections of your choice. And you're in control: you can go at your own pace, and skip paintings, sections, or entire floors if you wish.

You can order the Audio Guide along with your ticket. Select the "With audio guide" option. Pick up your guide inside the museum. (Note: Children under age 18 can use the multimedia guide free of charge).[/ref] , or a live tour guide. [ref]Of course, the one drawback of a multimedia tour is that you cannot ask it questions. That is one reason many first-time visitors prefer to visit the Van Gogh Museum with a live tour guide.

If this is your first or only visit to the museum, we suggest your seriously consider using a guide.[/ref]

Question 6

Are The Van Gogh Museum's Temporary Exhibitions Worth Seeing?

Accepted Answer

The temporary exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum are definitely worth your time. Access to these exhibitions is included in your entry ticket. These shows provide much additional insight into Van Gogh, and the time and environment in which he lived and worked.

This is one reason we, the publishers of DutchAmsterdam visit the museum two or three times a year — more often whenever we have the opportunity.

Many tourists likewise enjoy visiting the museum more than once, especially when they return to Amsterdam on subsequent visit.

Question 7

Will I get to see Van Gogh's Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Van Gogh painted lots of sunflowers (and other flowers as well), including five versions of his best-known sunflowers painting. One of these versions is in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum. [Details]

Question 8

Is "The Starry Night" on view at the Van Gogh Museum?

Accepted Answer

No, unfortunately not. Here's why.

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