The Van Gogh Museum will start a major renovation in autumn 2028 after reaching an agreement on the work with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
The museum is more than 50 years old and says its buildings are in poor condition and would eventually fall short on safety and sustainability.
General director Emilie Gordenker said the renovation is necessary to protect the building and its world-famous collection for visitors, staff and future generations.
In 2025 there were fears the museum might have to close because the government was not keeping its promises on maintenance.
The museum argued then that the state should pay for renovation and sustainability work and set money aside for major maintenance, as had been agreed.
The dispute went to mediation, and the outcome has not been made public beyond the fact that work can begin in 2028.
Gordenker said she was grateful for the deal, which follows the spirit of the original arrangements between the Dutch state and the museum’s founder, V.W. van Gogh.
The museum will stay partly open during the renovation, and the permanent collection will remain open to visitors.
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