The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a unique experience that is worth having in your list of memories. The Van Gogh Museum which opened in 1973 houses more Van Gogh artwork and drawings than anywhere else in the world.
With over 1.4 million visitors a year, it’s no surprise that the Van Gogh museum which recently had a wing added and updated in 1999 is poplar amongst art lovers and average tourists alike. The Van Gogh museum is proof that you don’t have to be an art lover to appreciate what the museum has to offer in respects of great art.
The Van Gogh museum, suffered from thefts in which 2 piece of art were stolen from the museum. In 2002, 2 artworks by Van Gogh were stolen from the museum. Although the artwork was never recovered, In December 2003 1 man was arrested in connecton with the thefts and sentenced to 4 and a half years in jail, And with loop holes in the Dutch law. The Criminal may even be abl to claim ownership of the artwork within the next 20-30 years.
Finding your way into the Van Gogh museum shouldn’t be a problem. The entrance can be found on Paulus Potterstraat 7, and the museum can be reached by tram. Simply take the number 2 or 5 tram from Central Station. Accessible to everyone, the Van Gogh museum is a sight worth seeing whilst on your trip to Amsterdam.
Tram info:
Trams 2,3,5 and 12 stop at the nearby Van Baerelestraat or you can grab a tram (2 & 5) at the other stop at the Hobbemastraat
