HQ Function

Serves as the primary public exhibition space, research center, conservation studios, educational hub, and administrative headquarters for all museum operations.

Notable Features:

The museum complex includes the original Rietveld building (designed by Gerrit Rietveld, opened 1973), the elliptical Kurokawa wing for temporary exhibitions (designed by Kisho Kurokawa, opened 1999), and a modern glass entrance hall on Museumplein (opened 2015).

Work Culture:

A dynamic, professional, and passionate environment focused on art historical research, conservation, public education, and delivering an exceptional visitor experience. The culture fosters collaboration across curatorial, educational, operational, and digital departments to innovate and engage diverse audiences.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is globally significant as it holds the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of Van Gogh's artworks, making it the definitive center for research, preservation, and public engagement with his artistic legacy and 19th-century art.

Values Reflected in HQ: The museum's architecture and operations reflect a commitment to accessibility, sustainability, scholarly excellence, innovative public engagement, and the enduring preservation and celebration of Van Gogh's artistic and human legacy.

Location:

While its physical home is in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum commands a significant global presence. This is achieved through its world-renowned collection attracting international visitors, extensive international loan programs for exhibitions, collaborative research projects with institutions worldwide, and a robust digital presence. The museum's website offers virtual tours, online collection access, and educational resources, reaching a global audience. It also engages in international partnerships for conservation, provenance research, and advancing Van Gogh studies.

Street Address:

Museumplein 6

City:

Amsterdam

State/Province:

Noord-Holland

Country:

Netherlands