Find all the information you need to submit a loan request below.
Loan Requests
The Van Gogh Museum frequently lends works from its collection to exhibitions in The Netherlands and abroad. Lending plays an important role in the museums ambition to promote the understanding, knowledge and appreciation of Vincent van Gogh and other 19th century artists to as wide an audience as possible.
Temporary suspension of loans
Please note: due to plans for necessary major maintenance of the museum, it is no longer possible to submit loan requests for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2030. Loans that have already been approved will proceed as planned. New loan requests for exhibitions opening after 1 January 2031 are welcome.
Processing time
The Van Gogh Museum carefully considers each loan request in order to confirm that all requirements are met. Please submit your request at least nine months before the exhibition opening date. This time is required to consider, review, arrange and plan the availability of the requested artwork(s).
Loan requests submitted less than nine months in advance will not be processed.
Vincent van Gogh, Olive Grove, 1889
Requirements
Please include the following information as part of your loan request:
- Synopsis of the exhibition;
- Exhibition dates and the location(s);
- Requested work(s);
- Contact information and person,
Once your loan request has been received, you’ll receive a confirmation of your application. The request will be reviewed by the Curatorial Department and Collection Management Department.
If the requested works are available and in good condition, you will receive a copy of the Terms & Conditions for a loan. Finally, the following information will need to be submitted and reviewed to complete the assessment:
- Facilities Report (AAM format);
- Climate Readings.
The average loan request assessment will require five to nine months to complete. If the loan is not available or if the applicant cannot meet the requirements, the request may be declined. In this case you will be informed as soon as possible.
Submitting a loan request
Preferably, submit your loan request by means of e-mail and digital documents. Please address the request to our Director Dr. Emilie E.S. Gordenker and send it to registrarsoffice@vangoghmuseum.nl.
Postal address:
Van Gogh Museum
Registrar’s Office
Postbus 75366
1070 AJ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Contact
All submitted information will be handled confidentially. If you have any questions regarding loan requests, please contact our Registrar’s Office at registrarsoffice@vangoghmuseum.nl.