Van Gogh House and Studio, Eindhoven
The Van Gogh House and Studio is the former home of Vincent Van Gogh. He lived in the home and worked in a studio located in the garden. The Van Gogh House and Studio is part of the Vincente, which is a museum for those interested in learning more about the life and works of Van Gogh.
The museum offers details about Van Gogh and his time in Nuenen. Visitors will learn about his family, personal life, and the other painters who became his friends. The creation of "The Potato Eaters" is covered in detail, including studies of the colors used to recreate the somber, downtrodden atmosphere.
A new expansion to the museum adds Vincent's Light Lab. It is an interactive exhibition that uses light and color to find a more in-depth appreciation of the work of Van Gogh. There is also a planned exhibition space for rotating exhibits.
The museum offers details about Van Gogh and his time in Nuenen. Visitors will learn about his family, personal life, and the other painters who became his friends. The creation of "The Potato Eaters" is covered in detail, including studies of the colors used to recreate the somber, downtrodden atmosphere.
A new expansion to the museum adds Vincent's Light Lab. It is an interactive exhibition that uses light and color to find a more in-depth appreciation of the work of Van Gogh. There is also a planned exhibition space for rotating exhibits.
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Van Gogh House and Studio on Map
Sight Name: Van Gogh House and Studio
Sight Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (See walking tours in Eindhoven)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (See walking tours in Eindhoven)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Eindhoven
Creating your own self-guided walk in Eindhoven is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Eindhoven Introduction Walking Tour
Eindhoven is the largest city in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands. It was founded in the 13th century but didn't see large growth until DAF Trucks and Philips Electronics were established in the city during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Eindhoven was officially given status as a municipality in 1232. It was already a small town with less than 200 houses inside the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Eindhoven was officially given status as a municipality in 1232. It was already a small town with less than 200 houses inside the city... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Van Gogh's Nuenen Walking Tour
The small town of Nuenen, located practically a stone's throw from Eindhoven, is a very old Dutch locality that shot into significance as the inspiration behind many of the works by Vincent van Gogh. The painter lived and worked here for 18 months, from December 1883 to May 1885. During this period he created many paintings capturing the images of local people (peasants, weavers, etc.) such... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles