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Van Gogh MuseumvsStedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Van Gogh Museum scores significantly better than Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Van Gogh Museum comes in at #1 in Amsterdam with recommendations from 12 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and concierge.com.
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Paulus Potterstraat 7, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fodor's "This remarkable light-infused building ... venerates the short, certainly not sweet, but highly productive career of everyone's favorite tortured 19th-century artist." Full review
Concierge "The world's premier venue for works by tragically talented Van Gogh."
Frommer's "More than 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853-90), along with nearly every sketch, print, etching, and piece of correspondence the artist ever produced." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Van Gogh Museum is one of Amsterdam’s must-sees." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rent a bicycle and head to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of work by the influential Dutch Impressionist." Full review
Time Out "As well as the bright colours of his palette, Vincent van Gogh is known throughout the world for his productivity." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Including The Potato Eaters, The Yellow House in Arles, and Wheatfield with Crows." Full review
Afar Magazine "Museumplein—a grassy square connecting Amsterdam’s main art centers." Full review
Let's Go "We think this may be the best museum in Amsterdam—unfortunately, so do a lot of other people. The lines can get pretty painful; to avoid them, reserve tickets on the museum’s website." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The experience is unforgettable." Full review
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Let's Go Michelin Guide
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Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Fodor's "Amsterdam's celebrated treasurehouse of modern art, the Stedelijk finally reopened (in September 2012) following a massive refurbishment of this wedding-cake Neo-Renaissance structure." Full review
Concierge "To our surprise, it's a great backdrop for the Stedelijk's temporary exhibits and permanent collection from Dutch Stijl through the Cobra movement."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built in 1895 to a neo-Renaissance design by AM Weissman, the Stedelijk Museum is the permanent home of the National Museum of Modern Art." Full review
Time Out "The Stedelijk Museum, with its incredibe bath-shaped extension, is Amsterdam's go-to institution for modern and contemporary art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let's start with the wide-angle view: what can we expect from this place?After a stylish renovation in 2012, the original 19th-century museum added a brilliantly odd extension—known by..." Full review
Afar Magazine "The modern art gallery’s controversial new wing (the exterior looks like a giant bathtub) houses a restaurant, a gift store, and expanded exhibition spaces." Full review
Let's Go "There’s no telling what you’ll find at the Stedelijk Museum’s project space, but it seems to usually be some kind of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Collections contain work from 1850 to the present day, from the classics of modern art like Manet, Picasso and Mondrian to the present day." Full review
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The Telegraph "Stylishly revamped after a long closure, the Stedelijk showcases modern and contemporary art from the huge municipal collection." Full review
Time Out "The museum is worth a visit - beautiful surroundings and contemporary art." Full review
