Discover Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces in the museum's permanent exhibition. Follow his development as an artist in the museum's galleries. Get to know his ideas and ambitions and immerse yourself in Van Gogh's world.
In the museum's permanent exhibition, you can immerse yourself in the world of Vincent van Gogh. You will of course see his masterpieces such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, The Bedroom and The Potato Eaters, but also his drawings and letters. You will discover the ideas and ambitions behind his art.
Van Gogh experienced life and the world intensely and wanted to use his art to depict the great themes of life, such as hope, love, fear and suffering. Explore the ongoing quest of an artist who was constantly trying to improve himself. In this way, you will gain a new perspective on an artist you thought you knew.
Wheatfield with a Reaper, Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, September 1889, oil on canvas, 73.2 cm x 92.7 cm, Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
Paintings, drawings and letters
The story of his art is told in the galleries, with not only his paintings but also his drawings and letters given a permanent place. Important aspects of Van Gogh's art are highlighted and examined through various themes. Van Gogh's ambition to paint peasants, his search for color and his personal interpretation of nature all have an important place in the museum.
Inspiration for the world
Van Gogh's enormous influence on the first generation of artists after his death is evident in expressive works such as those by Maurice de Vlaminck and Kees van Dongen from the museum's collection. Van Gogh's hope that his work would continue to inspire the world after his death has been fulfilled: To this day, it continues to reach millions of admirers.
