Vincent van Gogh’s period in Nuenen was of significant importance.
This period also greatly influenced what he painted in France. The fascinating stories about his life in Nuenen and his quest for light, colour and perspective resulted in his first masterpiece, and these are a central theme of our museum.
Exhibitions
After visiting the museum it will be time to go out for a walk and see the various locations that Vincent painted. Discover the places where he stood, and see what he saw…. and painted 140 years ago. It’s like walking through one of his paintings.
No fewer than 24 locations in Nuenen remind us of Van Gogh; 14 of which were painted or sketched by him. The other objects are statues or buildings with a special significance
See and Do
You can walk around the outdoor museum by yourself. It will be useful to have the ‘Out and About with Vincent’ booklet.
A guided walking tour is possible.
There will always be a guide available on Saturdays and Sundays at 15:00.
Guided walks for groups are also possible.
Packages
The new museum offers many hands-on exhibits. Vincents Lightlab is designed to play and learn!
After visiting the Van Gogh Village museum you can go on a short walking tour of Nuenen, intended mainly for children and their (grand)parents. This will help you explore the many Van Gogh monuments in Nuenen on foot.
Letter 446 - Arrival in Nuenen, 15 May 1884
