The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam attracts millions of visitors every year. Demand for tickets exceeds capacity, and a few years ago the decision was taken to only sell tickets online. Therefore, you always need to pre-book them in advance. There is a chance that you will see that Van Gogh museum tickets are sold out for your selected dates, especially if you visit Amsterdam for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
What can you do then? How to get tickets to Van Gogh museum when they are sold out? There are a few options.
Check tickets availability at the official resellers websites
Make sure that you buy tickets from an official reseller. Here is what the Van Gogh museum official website says:
Check the Van Gogh museum tickets availability at:
Tip! Also check the combi-tickets (including Van Gogh + canal cruise combi) for availability and possible discount.
Van Gogh Museum Prices and Tickets in 2025
- Adult tickets – € 26
- Visitors under 18 – free (ID required)
- Multumedia guide – € 5
- Museum card holders – free
- Van Gogh museum entrance + canal cruise – € 47
- I amsterdam City card is not valid at the Van Gogh museum.
Online reservation and timeslot are required. You can buy tickets to the Van Gogh Museum only online. During the purchase process you have to to select a date and time of your visit.
Book a private guided tour
Consider booking a semi-private guided tour or a guided tour to the Van Gogh museum. They include the entrance tickets.
Best-selling tours and tickets in Amsterdam
> I amsterdam City Card: 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120-hour pass from € 65
> Van Gogh museum tickets from € 26
> Lovers canal cruise from Central station tickets from € 15,50
> Amsterdam Moco museum entrance tickets with Banksy & more from € 17
> Zaanse Schans, Marken, Edam and Volendam day trip from € 45
Visit the Kröller-Müller museum
You can also visit the Kröller-Müller museum (60 km from Amsterdam), which houses 90 paintings and 180 drawings by Van Gogh. It is the second-largest collection of Van Gogh’s works in the world. The drive from Amsterdam to the Kröller-Müller museum takes about an hour by car or approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. You can join an organized tour to the Kröller-Müller museum from Amsterdam.
FAQ
The Van Gogh museum is located at Museumplein, 6 in Amsterdam. The nearest stops are Van Baerlestraat (tram 2, 5 or 12) or Museumplein (tram 3, 5 or 12, bus 347 or 357).
From Amsterdam Centraal station you can get there by tram line 2 or 12. If you are travelling from your hotel, use a free Glimple travel app to plan your journey.
The Van Gogh museum regular opening hours:
> Monday until Thursday: from 9:00 to 17:00.
> Friday: from 9:00 to 21:00.
> Saturday and Sunday: from 9:00 to 18:00.
Opening hours can vary during the national holidays and school vacations.
No, unfortunately that’s not possible.
No, with your valid entrance ticket you can visit the entire museum, both current exhibitions and permanent collection.
No, the Van Gogh Museum does not offer discounts for senior citizens.
No, the Van Gogh museum doesn’t have an own visitors parking. The closest car park is Q-Park (entrance Van Baerlestraat, next to the Albert Heijn supermarket) located underneath Museumplein. Please note that paid parking applies on the streets near the museum.
Enjoy your visit to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam!
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