About this experience
The Van Gogh Museum is a must-visit for guests of Amsterdam. I invite you to visit the museum together and find out why there is always a long queue here. What attracts both art professionals and enthusiasts in Van Gogh's paintings? Learn the life story of the artist, while standing among some of his best illustrations - masterpieces of the great Dutchman.
What to Expect
I suggest meeting at the most famous place in Amsterdam - near the giant letters IAMSTERDAM on the Museumplein. These letters have become a real symbol of the city, hundreds of people take photos here every day. We will cross the square and enter the museum. On the way, I will tell you about this part of Amsterdam, the emergence of the square, and the construction of the famous Van Gogh Museum. We will explore its architecture - it's interesting because the two parts of the building are so different, designed by Dutch and Japanese architects from different periods. This will be a good prelude to the story of Van Gogh and his legacy.
At the museum, you will learn about the difficult life path of the artist. In what circumstances were his works painted, what were his relationships with family like? How did the relationship between Van Gogh and Gauguin develop, and why did they end? Why are