If you've been in New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) lately, you may have noticed a particular painting missing: Van Gogh's The Starry Night. That's because it's temporarily on display here in Amsterdam, as a highlight of the "Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night" exhibition. Part of the NY400 celebration year and the result of collaboration with MoMA, this exhibition is the first one dedicated only to the beloved Dutch artist's representations of the evening and the night. It's expected to be wildly popular (which means long lines), so you'd be wise to buy tickets ahead of time.Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night
- When: February 13 - June 7, 2009
- Where: Van Gogh Museum, in the Museum Quarter area
- Cost: Admission to any part of the museum during the exhibition costs an extra € 2.50, except for those under the age of 17. This includes an audio tour. There is no separate ticket for just the permanent collection or just the special exhibition.
- Time Slots: Tickets will only be sold for designated hour-long time slots during the exhibition. If you wait to buy tickets in person at the museum, you can only buy tickets for the next time slot (not future ones).
- Pre-paid Tickets: You may buy tickets for future time slots online, but you'll incur an extra € 3.50 booking fee. Pre-paid tickets allow you to skip the box office line at the museum. Find more information and online ticket sales.
Pictured: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
Courtesy of Amsterdam Tourism and Convention Board, © MoMA
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