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Where to See Van Gogh's Paintings

Vincent van Gogh's work is concentrated in a handful of museums across the Netherlands, France, and beyond. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam holds the world's largest collection (over 200 paintings), while the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo preserves nearly 90 more. In Paris, the Musée d'Orsay displays key works from the Arles and Auvers periods. This page maps the most important locations, with practical booking links and specific paintings you'll find at each site.

Use this page to locate Van Gogh's main works geographically and plan visits across Amsterdam, Paris, Otterlo, New York, London, and other cities.

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Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh, displayed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

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How to approach Van Gogh geographically

Van Gogh's work maps directly onto the places where he lived and painted. His style changed dramatically at each stage, and seeing the paintings in context makes those shifts legible. The dark earth tones of the Dutch period (Nuenen, The Hague) give way to Impressionist experiments in Paris (1886–1888), the explosive color of Arles and Saint-Rémy (1888–1889), and the turbulent final canvases at Auvers-sur-Oise (1890).

  • Start with Amsterdam: the Van Gogh Museum covers every period, from The Potato Eaters (1885) through Almond Blossom (1890).
  • Add Otterlo for the Kröller-Müller Museum: Café Terrace at Night (1888), The Sower (1888), and a strong collection of drawings.
  • In Paris, the Musée d'Orsay groups major Arles and Auvers works on level 5.
  • For The Starry Night (1889), you need MoMA in New York (5th floor, permanent display).

Key museums for Van Gogh

ⓘ Opening hours and admission prices listed on this page are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current information on the official website of each venue before your visit.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Over 200 paintings and 500 drawings – timed-entry tickets required, book 2–3 weeks ahead in summer

The world's largest Van Gogh collection, chronologically arranged across four floors. Ground floor: early Dutch works including The Potato Eaters (1885). First floor: the Paris period, with self-portraits and Japanese-inspired canvases. Second floor: Arles and Saint-Rémy masterpieces, including Sunflowers (1889), The Bedroom (1888), and Almond Blossom (1890). Third floor: Wheatfield with Crows (1890) and the Auvers paintings. Allow 2–3 hours. Open daily 9:00–18:00 (Fridays until 21:00). Located at Museumplein, a 5-minute walk from the Rijksmuseum.

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Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo

Nearly 90 paintings and 180 drawings – the second-largest Van Gogh collection worldwide

Set inside the De Hoge Veluwe National Park (separate park entry required, €11.90). Key works: Café Terrace at Night (1888), The Sower (1888), Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette (1886), and The Potato Eaters (lithograph). The Van Gogh gallery is on the ground floor, rooms 1–8. Also has an outstanding sculpture garden (Rodin, Hepworth, Dubuffet). Open Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00. Reachable from Amsterdam by train to Ede-Wageningen (1 hour), then bus 108 to the park entrance.

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Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Major Arles and Auvers paintings on level 5 – book online to skip the queue

The Musée d'Orsay holds some of Van Gogh's most celebrated works. Level 5 (top floor): Starry Night Over the Rhône (1888), Bedroom in Arles (1889 version), Self-Portrait (September 1889), The Church at Auvers (1890), and Doctor Paul Gachet (1890). The paintings hang alongside Cézanne, Gauguin, and Seurat, making the Post-Impressionist context immediately visible. Open Tue–Sun 9:30–18:00 (Thursdays until 21:45). Closed Mondays.

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MoMA, New York

Home to The Starry Night (1889) – 5th floor, permanent display

The Museum of Modern Art's most famous single painting is Van Gogh's The Starry Night (1889), on the 5th floor in the Alfred H. Barr galleries. MoMA also holds Portrait of Joseph Roulin (1889) and Olive Trees (1889). Open daily 10:30–17:30 (Saturdays until 19:00). Tickets can be purchased same-day, but weekday mornings are least crowded.

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National Gallery, London

Sunflowers (1888) and Van Gogh's Chair (1888) – free admission, Room 43

The National Gallery holds two iconic Van Gogh paintings in Room 43 (Post-Impressionist galleries, Sainsbury Wing level 2): Sunflowers (1888, the London version, one of five in the series), and Van Gogh's Chair (1888). Also nearby: Long Grass with Butterflies (1890). Free entry; no booking needed, though timed tickets are recommended for special exhibitions. Open daily 10:00–18:00 (Fridays until 21:00).

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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat (1887) – Gallery of Honour area

While the Van Gogh Museum is the primary destination, the Rijksmuseum holds a small but important group of Van Gogh paintings on the first floor, near the Gallery of Honour. The Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat (1887) is the highlight, painted during the Paris period using a pointillist technique. Allow time for the broader Dutch painting collection (Rembrandt, Vermeer) while here. A 5-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum.

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Art Institute of Chicago

The Bedroom (1889, third version) – Gallery 241

The Art Institute holds one of three versions of The Bedroom (1889), displayed in Gallery 241 alongside other Post-Impressionist works. Also here: Self-Portrait (1887) and The Drinkers (after Daumier, 1890). The museum's Impressionist wing is one of the strongest outside Paris. Open daily 11:00–18:00 (Thursdays until 20:00).

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

19 works on ArtAtlas – Impressionist and Modern Art galleries, second floor

The Met holds 19 indexed Van Gogh works, making it one of the most significant collections in the United States. Highlights include Wheat Field with Cypresses (1889), painted at Saint-Rémy shortly before his release, and Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat (1887), a key example of his Paris period. The Impressionist and Modern Art galleries on the second floor display the collection in the context of Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin — the painters Van Gogh was in direct dialogue with. Allow at least 90 minutes for this floor alone.

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The Netherlands

Amsterdam and Otterlo: the two essential collections

The Van Gogh Museum and the Kröller-Müller Museum together hold over 280 paintings. Plan one full day for each. Both require advance booking in high season. The Rijksmuseum (5-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum) adds a Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat. Practical tip: visit the Van Gogh Museum for the 9:00 opening to avoid midday crowds.

France

Paris, Arles, Saint-Rémy, and Auvers-sur-Oise

The Musée d'Orsay holds key Arles and Auvers paintings on level 5. In Arles, visit the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles for contemporary dialogue with his work, and walk to Place du Forum (Café Terrace at Night site). Saint-Rémy's monastery of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where Van Gogh was treated, is open to visitors. Auvers-sur-Oise (35 min by train from Paris Gare du Nord) preserves the Auberge Ravoux (his final room) and his grave.

International

New York, London, Chicago, and beyond

MoMA holds The Starry Night (5th floor). The Metropolitan Museum of Art has Wheat Field with Cypresses (1889) and Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat (1887) in Gallery 825. The National Gallery in London displays Sunflowers and Van Gogh's Chair in Room 43. The Art Institute of Chicago holds a Bedroom version in Gallery 241. Practical tip: all London National Gallery visits are free, no booking needed for the permanent collection.

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Amsterdam

Home to the Van Gogh Museum (over 200 paintings), the Rijksmuseum (Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat), and the starting point for a day trip to the Kröller-Müller Museum. The essential city for any Van Gogh-focused trip.

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Monet and Van Gogh overlapped in Paris during the 1880s. The Musée d'Orsay, Musée de l'Orangerie, and Musée Marmottan Monet connect their stories directly. See the Monet page for museum-by-museum details.

FAQ

Do I need to book the Van Gogh Museum in advance?

Yes. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam requires timed-entry tickets purchased online. During peak season (April to September), slots sell out 2–3 weeks in advance. Walk-up entry is not available. Morning slots (9:00–10:00) are best for a quieter experience. Book Van Gogh Museum tickets.

Where is The Starry Night?

The Starry Night (1889) is on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, 5th floor. Note: Starry Night Over the Rhône (1888) is a different painting, held at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, level 5.

How many days do I need for Van Gogh in the Netherlands?

Two full days: one for the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and one for a day trip to the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo (train to Ede-Wageningen, then bus 108). If you also want to visit the Van Gogh Village in Nuenen, add a third day.

Which Van Gogh paintings are at the Musée d'Orsay?

Level 5 holds Starry Night Over the Rhône (1888), Bedroom in Arles (1889 version), Self-Portrait (September 1889), The Church at Auvers (1890), and Doctor Paul Gachet (1890), among others. Book Musée d'Orsay tickets.

Can I visit the places where Van Gogh lived in France?

Yes. In Arles, Place du Forum marks the Café Terrace at Night location; the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles hosts rotating exhibitions. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery (where Van Gogh painted 150 works) is open to visitors. In Auvers-sur-Oise, the Auberge Ravoux preserves his final room, and his grave is in the local cemetery next to his brother Theo.