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Van Gogh Museum: VAN GOGH
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    • zuriga
  • Updated By zuriga on March 17, 2005
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    by zuriga
    Over 200 paintings and 500 drawings are on exhibition in this modern, sleek museum. Many of the world's favorites are here, and these are easily seen in combination with a trip to the now only partially open Rijksmuseum next door. A nice shop is out on the Museumplein.. also one in the museum itself. And Van Gogh never sold one painting during his lifetime... I wonder what he'd say now about what happened afterwards.

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  • Directions: Part of the Museumplein... Tram 5 and 16
  • Website: http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl
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    Van Gogh Museum: The Van Gogh Museum
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    • lamentforicarus
  • Updated By lamentforicarus on February 13, 2005
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    by lamentforicarus
    The Van Gogh museum, located on the Museumplein, houses perhaps the most impressive concentration of the famous impressionist's works in the world. In a modern and spacious building, Van Gogh's works, as well as the works of many other impressionist painters who inspired him, fill three floors. The museum creates a timeline of the painter's works, facilitating visitors first through a gallery of his Netherlands art, then through Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy, and Auvers-sur-Oise exhibits. Inscribes on the walls of the gallery are passages from many of Vincent's letters to friends and family, forming a chronology of his life and giving insight to his gradual lapse into depression and mental instability. Next to several of his still life works, including the famous Stilleven met bijbel (Still life of Bible) the original Bible can be viewed. At the end of the visit, a vast gift shop offers knickknacks of anything imaginable printed with various works of the famous painter himself.

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    Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh
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    • Imaniac
  • By Imaniac on January 10, 2004
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    by Imaniac
    If you like art, this is the place to be. If you don't like art, I would still recommend you go there. This museum has the widest collection of Van Gogh painting in the world (Hence the name). It also displays paintings and statues of other artists that are close to Van Gogh. For instance Gauguin, who was a close friend of Van Gogh. There are multiple levels in this building. If you walk up the stairs you'll find a whole level completely dedicated to Van Gogh. On other floors you'll also find Van Gogh as well as other artists and a study room.

    You can access the the museum by taking tram number 2 or 5 to Museumplein. It's very close to Leidseplein.

    The museum is opened every day from 10 to 6. Be there before 11 to avoid crowds. Admission is 9 euro for adults.

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    Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh Museum - Overwhelming!
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    • Frisbeeace
  • Updated By Frisbeeace on September 23, 2006
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    Van Gogh Museum
    by Frisbeeace
    This is a must see. If you read even a short biography before you visit, much better, so you understand a bit of what was happening in the mind of Vincent during his short period of painter (only 10 years). It is touching to understand his pains that took him to a mental institution where he painted many masterpieces until he shot himself to death.

    Entrance: 10 euros
    Daily 10-18 hs. Fridays until 22 hs.

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    Van Gogh Museum: A MUST for Art Lovers
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    • CoAir13
  • By CoAir13 on January 31, 2005
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    by CoAir13
    This museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world as well as writings by the tormented artist to his confidante and brother, Theo. Here, you can compare his works to the works of other 19th century artists such as Denis, Chagall, Monet, and Manet!
    No pictures allowed, but I managed to get two before I was caught!!
    Daily 10-6
    Friday 10-10
    Adults 10 EURO
    13-17 2.50 EURO
    to 12 FREE

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  • Directions: Museumplein
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    Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh
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    • Boca24
  • By Boca24 on May 17, 2004
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    by Boca24
    This is an absolute must, even if your not a big art buff. The museum has a nice collection of Van Gogh's work as well as his inspirations and those he inspired. There is nothing seperating you from his work except a red velvet rope, which was nice, it allowed you to really examine this master's work.

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    Van Gogh Museum: The Van Gogh Museum - the grey doughnut
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    • ChrsStrl
  • By ChrsStrl on July 11, 2004
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    • The doughnut - Amsterdam
    The doughnut
    by ChrsStrl
    Standing in a large green recreational space this looks from the outside like a grey doughnut on legs. It claims to have the most complete collection of the artist BUT oddly some of his best-known works are in other galleries worldwide. However, there are a number of paintings in styles which one possibly does not instantly associate with the artist, which show the diversity of his work. I have to say I found it very disappointing as a collection and the architecture is . . . Well there is an internal water feature which runs over yellow sandstone. Think of it - I am sure you get the mental pictue of what it resembles!

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    Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh Museum
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    • roamer61
  • By roamer61 on May 18, 2005
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    The Bedroom - Arles, 1888
    by roamer61
    This museum houses the worlds largest collection of the dutch painters work. One can trace the chronology of styles and colors used during his short and tragic, yet productive life. Works of art by many of his contemporaries are here as well.

    As this is one of Amsterdams most popular museums, be prepared for the possibility of long lines, especially during peak tourist season.

    Note: No photography is permitted inside. Not even without a flash.

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    Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh
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    • LrSorr
  • By LrSorr on April 12, 2007
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    • Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam
    by LrSorr, 1 more photos
    The museum features the largest collection of this famous Dutch artist as well as his contemporaries. The layout is pretty much chronological from Van Gogh's earlier life as a painter through his death.

    Paid 10 euros. Like most art museums, you are not allowed to take pictures. They have a mini bar in the ground floor and a nice seating area to enjoy a few cocktails, cheese and crackers.

    You will also find a gift shop right when you enter the museum. The place is always full so goodluck waiting in line to pay for your souvenier items.

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    Van Gogh Museum: Van Gogh ~ a dream made real
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    • Jenniflower
  • Updated By Jenniflower on December 26, 2006
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    • Van Gogh's sunflowers - Amsterdam
    Van Gogh's sunflowers
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    Van Gogh - so well known after his death, as is the way with so many fine artists unfortunately. He struggled to survive during his own life, depending on his brothers art-networking to sell his paintings to earn a meagre living.

    The museum on the outside is quite ugly,but inside is modern but practical, and user-friendly. We made a video of ourselves and emailed it home to family in South Africa. This seemed quite popular with many people there!

    One thing we werent happy about was that we were told our Museum boat tickets would give us a discount into the museum. But they didnt. So watch out when buying your 'so-called' canal boat tickets with all their 'many' advantages and discounts!

    We bought a few prints from the shop there, a lesser-known rolling landscape in bold colours, and the well-known bedroom study. This photo is the closest port near the museum.

    The main photo here is a scanned image of a mousepad at home (it has been relegated to the shelf however, as I have a new Pride & Prejudice one that has taken its place...) ;)

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