Museum · Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Van Gogh Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: visitors under 18; companion for visitors who cannot get around the museum independently.
- Otherwise: adult — €25.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for visitors under 18: Tickets are online only; book a free ticket with a start time (no entry without one).
- Free companion for visitors who cannot get around the museum independently: All visitors need a timed ticket booked online.
- Buy only at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com or the official resellers the museum names; the museum warns about fraudulent ticket sites.
- No tickets at the door: even free under-18 and Museumkaart tickets need an online start time.
- The I amsterdam City Card is not valid here (since June 2022).
- Adult price rises to €26 on 1 January 2027.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for visitors under 18 | under-18s | — | Yes |
| Free forFree companion for visitors who cannot get around the museum independently | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | Yes |
Official prices
Van Gogh Museum ticket prices
| Adult — €26 from 1 January 2027. Students €16 (EU/EEA, until 31 Dec 2026). Online only, timed entry; includes temporary exhibitions. | €25 |
| Multimedia audio guide, adult (€4 from 1 Jan 2027; €2 ages 13-17; free up to 12) — Interactive audio guide in twelve languages. | €3.75 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Hours vary by period. 19-29 Oct 2026: 9:00-18:00; 30 Oct 9:00-21:00; 31 Oct-1 Nov 9:00-18:00; from 2 Nov: 9:00-17:00, Fridays until 21:00 (not 27 Nov); 19-23 Dec 9:00-18:00; 24-26 Dec 9:00-17:00; 31 Dec 9:00-17:00; 1 Jan 2027 11:00-18:00. Open daily.
Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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FAQ
Van Gogh Museum: common questions
Is Van Gogh Museum free?
Van Gogh Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: visitors under 18; companion for visitors who cannot get around the museum independently. Otherwise the official ticket costs €25.
Who gets free entry to Van Gogh Museum?
Under-18s. Carers of visitors with disabilities.
Do I need to book for free entry to Van Gogh Museum?
Tickets are online only; book a free ticket with a start time (no entry without one).
How much is a ticket to Van Gogh Museum?
Adult costs €25 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- vangoghmuseum.nl/en/visit/tickets-and-ticket-prices · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- vangoghmuseum.nl/en/visit/address-and-opening-hours · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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