The building
The Van Gogh Museum consists of two buildings: the main structure designed by Gerrit Rietveld and opened in 1973, and the Exhibition Wing by Kisho Kurokawa completed in 1999. The architecture of the museum has a complex history: apart from these two architects, several others have contributed to finishing, rebuilding or remodelling parts of both buildings.
Overview
The Van Gogh Museum is housed in two buildings: the main building, which opened in 1973, and the exhibition wing, completed in 1999.
Main building
It was designed in 1963-64 by Gerrit Rietveld and completed after his death by his partners. The museum opened in 1973.
Museumplein
The Van Gogh Museum faces the Paulus Potterstraat and has its back to the Museumplein (Museum Square).
Architects
Gerrit Rietveld, Kisho Kurokawa and Martien van Goor each designed part of the museum complex. Read more about their lives and work.
