Is Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam worth it?
No visit to the Dutch capital is complete without a stop at the Van Gogh Museum, home of the world's largest collection of works by the maestro himself. With more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, the museum provides an intimate look into the life and mind of the artistic genius.
How much time should I spend at the Van Gogh Museum? Depending on how much time you spend on each exhibit, the visit can take anything between 1 hour to 2 hours. On average, visitors spend 1 hour and 15 minutes to properly explore the permanent exhibit.
Museums. Some museums in Amsterdam have sections that you can visit for free! Just minutes from the Begijnhof, the Schuttersgalerij (Civic Guards Gallery) is now officially part of the Amsterdam Museum but is still free for all visitors.
I amsterdam City Card (IACC)
As of 1 June 2022, the Van Gogh Museum is no longer affiliated with the I amsterdam City Card. To visit the museum, please book your time slot ticket via the Van Gogh Museum website.
Photography (without a flash or tripod) is only permitted at certain designated areas in the museum, such as in the Entrance Hall and by the so-called 'selfie walls'. To avoid causing nuisance to other visitors, photography of artworks in the museum galleries and exhibition spaces is not permitted.
The Van Gogh Museum sells out almost every day, so it is important to reserve your tickets in advance.
The best times to visit the Van Gogh Museum are right at opening (try to finish a visit before 11 am) and late afternoon (enter after 15:00). The museum is very busy from around 11:00 to 15:00, especially on weekends and during vacations. Friday evenings are often lively with musical programs.
All visitors are required to book a start time: This applies to everyone, also with a Museum Card. The start time indicates the start of your visit.
Rijksmuseum. One of Amsterdam's most impressive and popular museums, the Rijksmuseum boasts a diverse collection steeped in more than eight centuries of history. Visitors can expect to see works from all the Dutch Masters of the 17th century: Rembrandt, Vermeer and more modern icons like Van Gogh.
Should I go to Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh?
Ultimately, if you're an art-history buff and fan of the Dutch masters, the Rijksmuseum won't disappoint. Fans of Van Gogh's works, on the other hand, shouldn't pass up the chance to see so many of his masterpieces in one place. And if you can't visit them both on this trip, you could always return to Amsterdam.
Overall, Van Gogh Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Rijksmuseum. Van Gogh Museum has a TripExpert Score of 98 with accolades from 13 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Lonely Planet.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is in the top 3 of most visited museums of the Netherlands and we totally understand why. With it's magnificent art from the Netherlands and lots of other countries, it's well worth visiting.