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Het Van Gogh Huis: two months in Drenthe in one room

The room where Vincent van Gogh stayed in 1883 is the anchor of a presentation about his short but important period in Drenthe.

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Room in the Van Gogh Huis in Veenoord.
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Vincent’s room

A bed, drawing box and palette show living and working within one simple space. For each object, ask whether it is original, reconstructed or illustrative before you draw conclusions.

Letters as a route map

Letters, photographs and projections link the room to landscape and thoughts. Read one passage closely and look for the visible detail in the room or the visual presentation that corresponds to it.

Small place, wider journey

The house does not tell the story of Van Gogh’s entire career. It is precisely the focus on October–December 1883 that helps you see which circumstances and observations belong specifically to Drenthe.

Before you go

The upper floor has a stairlift; a low-stimulus visit is possible by appointment. From May to early October, weekend hours are longer than on weekdays.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0292 — Het Van Gogh Huis

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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