The museum is open daily from 09:00, with varying closing hours depending on season and special evenings; it runs year-round and offers a regular schedule of temporary exhibitions, so always check the official opening hours before you go. For practical planning, adult tickets are €24 (with a scheduled change to €25 from 1 January 2026), while visitors under 18 enter free; student concessions and several national pass holders (Museumkaart, Vincent’s Friends, ICOM, etc.) have free or reduced access — details and eligibility are listed on the museum’s ticket pages.

If you want to avoid the crowds, aim for right at opening (9:00 a.m.) or later in the afternoon on a weekday, and avoid the busy 11:00–15:00 window and weekends when school groups and tour buses peak. Late openings on selected Fridays are often noticeably quieter and make for a calmer visit. Expect to spend about 1.5–2 hours with the permanent collection and add 30–45 minutes for temporary shows.

Make your visit richer with the museum’s multilingual audio tour (available to add when you book or at the desk) — it’s inexpensive and covers the highlights in a way that’s compact and informative. Free Wi-Fi is available in the museum, and several guided or small-group options are offered by third-party operators if you prefer a live guide. Photography for personal use is generally permitted in many galleries (observe any signage and refrain from flash or tripods).

Accessibility is a priority: the museum is largely step-free with lifts, accessible routes, and services for mobility-impaired visitors; check the museum’s accessibility page for details and to request assistance. Families are welcome — strollers are generally allowed and there are child-friendly resources — but plan around busy school holiday periods when the galleries get crowded.

A final practical note: the Van Gogh Museum’s building is aging and, according to the museum director, urgent repairs will be needed in coming years; the museum is publicly appealing for funds and has warned of possible partial or temporary closures during future renovation work. It’s not an immediate reason to cancel plans today, but check the museum’s official site or news updates before booking if your dates are months out.

With a timed ticket in hand, the audio guide on your phone, and the expectation that mornings and late afternoons are best for quiet viewing, you’ll get to linger in front of the brushwork and color that made Van Gogh famous — and actually enjoy it, not just rush through it.