Anita was great! Best way to go to the museum with the kids. The parents learned a ton as well!
Van Gogh Museum Tour for Kids
Make Van Gogh's paintings approachable through vivid stories
The Finer Details
The Van Gogh Museum is a treasure trove of the famous artist's creations. On this two-hour tour, we will journey through Van Gogh's portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes, uncovering the many facets of the man as we go. Accompanied by an art historian or museum educator trained to engage with families, we'll learn about the dramatic twists and turns of Van Gogh's life and discover how they shaped his paintings.
Sites Visited
- Van Gogh Museum
Includes
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Van Gogh Museum
- 2 hours with a PhD or MA-level guide
- Viewing of Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Itinerary Detail
With a focus on interaction and adventure, our expert guide will draw families into Van Gogh's world. Exploring his varying use of color, technique, and subject matter, we will ask inquisitive questions and share stories to spark curiosity and learning for the entire family. From his almost countless self-portraits to his iconic sunflowers, we will pause to take a deeper look at a number of Van Gogh's works to seek out clues about what the man himself was like—his hopes and dreams and despairs.
As our time together draws to a close, we will reflect on what we have seen and learned. We will be intimately familiar with some of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, and some of his lesser-known treasures. Not only that, we will have gained a greater understanding of who Van Gogh was as a person—how his tumultuous life seeped into his work and how his myth was born.
After your family walk at the Van Gogh, cross the Museumplein square and try a Rijksmuseum Tour for Kids. Not traveling with kids ages 12 and under? Check out our standard Van Gogh Museum Tour.
As our time together draws to a close, we will reflect on what we have seen and learned. We will be intimately familiar with some of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, and some of his lesser-known treasures. Not only that, we will have gained a greater understanding of who Van Gogh was as a person—how his tumultuous life seeped into his work and how his myth was born.
After your family walk at the Van Gogh, cross the Museumplein square and try a Rijksmuseum Tour for Kids. Not traveling with kids ages 12 and under? Check out our standard Van Gogh Museum Tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we use the tickets to re-enter the museum after the tour is finished?
Tickets at the Van Gogh Museum are timed, and re-entry is not permitted, but you can stay inside the museum as long as you like.
There are 6 in my group but your website won't allow me to include more than 5 participants. Can't you make an exception?
No, unfortunately, due to venue reservation restrictions made by the museum, we cannot accommodate groups larger than 5 people. If your group is larger, we recommend you split it into multiple groups.
Cancellation Policy
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Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Van Gogh Museum
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Not Included
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GratuitiesWe encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Food and drinkRefreshments are only included during a tour when clearly noted.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointUnless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
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Don’t just take our word for it
Excellent tour . Our 9 and 12 year old grandchildren greatly enjoyed it ,as did we. Agnes was so skilled in engaging them and was a wonderful story teller.
We couldn't have asked for a better experienced tour guide than Maja. We have two children and Maja made sure she kept them both engaged the whole time. She knew when it was time for a break ( she even had snacks for the kids) and how to help them imagine Van Gogh's life (she made a sample for them to feel the texture of the paintings) she truly went above ad beyond our expectations. Thank you Maja so much for such an engaging experience.
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