Enter Vincent's world

Brabant is the Dutch province where Vincent van Gogh was born and raised.
Start here to explore his homeland and visit the places and unique heritage centres you recognise from his letters, sketches, drawings and paintings.
Please check the location for details.  

  • Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen

    Nuenen is an ‘outdoor museum’ with 24 buildings and landscapes which have a direct relationship with Van Gogh in Nuenen. He produced a quarter of his total works in Nuenen, including his first masterpiece The Potato Eaters! The expanded and renewed museum offers three permanent expositions , on of them being Vincent's Lightlab. And one temporary: Vincent was Here by Karin Borghouts. 

    Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen
  • Van Gogh Church Etten-Leur

    Having decided to become an artist, Vincent van Gogh returned to his parents’ house in Etten in 1881. This is where he found his first models and where he became inspired by the landscapes. See how Van Gogh laid the foundations for his future masterpieces.

    Van Gogh Church Etten-Leur
  • Vincent van GoghHouse in Zundert

    Vincent van Gogh was born and raised in Zundert. Memories of his youth are brought to life in the Vincent van GoghHuis. This Zundert initiative brings to life one of Vincent's dreams.

    Vincent van GoghHouse in Zundert Photography Paul Raats
  • Het Noordbrabants Museum

    Admire original Van Gogh paintings at the Noordbrabants Museum and learn all about Brabant in Van Gogh's days. 

    Het Noordbrabants Museum
  • Tilburg

    The young Vincent van Gogh received his first drawing lessons in Tilburg. You can see for yourself in the modern Vincent’s Art Room how Van Gogh’s talents developed.

    Tilburg