The Van Gogh Museum welcomes millions of visitors a year, and there simply aren’t enough timeslots for everyone. Tickets are sold online only, so if you see “sold out” for your date, don’t panic: there are still a few good ways in.
Last updated: 4 November 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
Sold out? Your options
- Last-minute slots: cancellations come back on GetYourGuide and Tiqets, adults € 27
- Guided tour: official museum tour € 45, ticket included, max 15 people
- Combi: entrance + canal cruise € 39,50, often has slots left
- Plan B: 90 Van Gogh paintings at the Kröller-Müller Museum
First thing to try: pick your date below. Freed-up timeslots from cancellations show up here, and this Van Gogh Museum ticket comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Last-minute Van Gogh Museum tickets: check the official resellers
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:
Here’s the trick: tickets bought on the museum’s own website can’t be refunded, but resellers usually allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before. So people cancel, and those slots go back on sale. Keep checking Tiqets and GetYourGuide, especially the evening before and the morning of your visit. Need tickets for today or tomorrow? That’s exactly when cancelled slots pop up most, so refresh a few times rather than giving up after one look.
Tip! Also check the Van Gogh + canal cruise combi tickets: they have their own timeslots, so they are sometimes available when single tickets are not.
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam tickets and prices in 2026
| Ticket | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ticketfree cancellation | € 27 | Check availability |
| Official guided tour⭐ Recommendedticket included, max 15 people | € 45 | Check availability |
| Entrance + canal cruise | € 39,50 | Check availability |
| Private tourticket included | from € 190 | Check availability |
| Multimedia guide | € 5 | at the museum |
| Visitors under 18ID required | free | Book a timeslot |
| Museum card holders | free | timeslot needed |
| I amsterdam City Card | not valid | n/a |
Online reservation and timeslot are required. You can buy tickets to the Van Gogh Museum only online. During the purchase process you have to select a date and time of your visit.
Van Gogh Museum guided tours: a smart way in when tickets are gone
Guided tours have their own places, separate from the regular timeslots, so they are worth a look when the normal tickets are sold out. Best value right now: the official Van Gogh Museum guided tour. For € 45 you get your entrance ticket plus a museum guide, in a group of no more than 15 people.
Another option with entrance included is the semi-private guided tour in English:
And for a family or a special day out, a private Van Gogh Museum tour starts from € 190, tickets included. All tours side by side: Van Gogh Museum guided tours compared.
Keep exploring: check out our list of things to do in Amsterdam, our 2-day itinerary for first-time visitors, and our guide to Amsterdam’s best museums.
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 about visiting Van Gogh museum in 2026
Does the Van Gogh Museum sell out, and how far in advance should I book?
Yes, tickets regularly sell out, especially in summer, during school holidays and on weekends, sometimes days or even weeks in advance. Book your tickets online as soon as you know your travel dates. If the official site shows no availability, check the resellers listed above, since cancelled time slots become available regularly.
Can I get last-minute Van Gogh Museum tickets for today?
Sometimes, yes. Resellers offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before, so slots for today and tomorrow often come back on sale. Check GetYourGuide and Tiqets a few times, and also look at the guided tour and the canal cruise combi ticket.
Is there an official guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum?
Yes. The official guided tour costs € 45 with the entrance ticket included, in a group of up to 15 people. It is also a good option to try when regular tickets are sold out.
How to get to the Van Gogh Museum?
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 9292.nl travel app to plan your journey.
What are the Van Gogh museum opening hours in 2026?
The museum is open every day from 9:00. From November to mid-February it closes at 17:00, the rest of the year at 18:00, and on Fridays it stays open until 21:00. Around Christmas and New Year the hours change, and on 1 January 2027 it opens from 11:00 to 18:00. Hours can also vary during school vacations.
Can I leave the Van Gogh Museum and then re-enter?
No, unfortunately that’s not possible.
Do I need a special ticket or timeslot to visit exhibitions at the Van Gogh museum?
No, with your valid entrance ticket you can visit the entire museum, both current exhibitions and permanent collection.
Can I buy Van Gogh Museum tickets at the door?
No. Admission tickets are sold online only and are not available at the entrance, so you need to book a date and time slot before you arrive.
Can I buy resale tickets from Ticketswap or other individual sellers?
We don’t recommend it. The Van Gogh Museum only endorses its own ticket shop and the official resellers listed above; in 2024, a fake look-alike ticket website scammed dozens of visitors who thought they had found a workaround for sold-out dates. If the official resellers show no availability, keep checking back rather than buying from an unverified individual seller.
Is there a discount for senior citizens at the Van Gogh museum?
No, the Van Gogh Museum does not offer discounts for senior citizens. You need to buy a regular entrance ticket.
Is there a student discount at the Van Gogh Museum?
No, the Van Gogh Museum does not offer a general student discount. You need a regular entrance ticket, unless you are under 18 (free with ID) or hold a Dutch Museumkaart (free).
Is the Van Gogh Museum ever free to visit?
Visitors under 18 (with valid ID) and Museum card holders can visit for free. Note that the I amsterdam City Card does not cover the Van Gogh Museum.
Does the Van Gogh museum have a parking for visitors?
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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About the author:
Written by a local
Anastasia Dudina
Founder and editor of Holland Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer. I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and helping travellers plan their Amsterdam trips for over 11 years. Every guide is written and kept updated by me: real tips, not tourist traps.
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