As an art historian with a special interest in the works of Vincent van Gogh, I am often asked about the locations of his most significant pieces. Van Gogh's art is scattered across various museums and private collections around the world, but there are several key institutions that house a substantial portion of his work.

**The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands**
The most comprehensive collection of Van Gogh's paintings is found at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Established in 1973, this museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's work in the world, with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 700 letters. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the artist's life and oeuvre. The museum's collection spans the entirety of Van Gogh's career, from his early dark-toned works to his vibrant, colorful pieces from his time in Arles.

**The Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands**
Located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Kröller-Müller Museum is home to the second-largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings in the world after the Van Gogh Museum. The museum's collection includes "The Bridge at Arles with Women Washing" and "The Olive Trees." The museum's outdoor sculpture garden also features a reconstruction of the artist's room in Arles, which he painted in 1888.

The Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris holds an important collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, which includes several works by Van Gogh. Here, one can find "Self-Portrait with a Felt Hat" and "The Sower," among others.

**The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA**
MoMA, one of the most influential modern art museums in the world, houses "Starry Night," arguably Van Gogh's most famous painting. This iconic piece is a testament to the artist's innovative use of color and form.

**The Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia**
The Hermitage Museum has a significant collection of European art, which includes a few works by Van Gogh, such as "Lilac Bush" and "Wheatfield with Crows."

The National Gallery, London, UK
The National Gallery in London is home to "Sunflowers," one of Van Gogh's most iconic series of paintings. This painting is a symbol of the artist's love for nature and his unique approach to color.

Other Collections
There are numerous other museums and galleries around the world that hold Van Gogh's work, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and the Kroller-Muller Museum, which also houses a significant collection.

In conclusion, while Van Gogh's art is spread across the globe, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo are the most significant repositories of his work. These institutions not only provide a comprehensive view of Van Gogh's artistic journey but also offer insights into the man behind the canvas.

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While in The Netherlands, be sure to stop in at the Kr?ller-M--ller Museum to see The Caf-- Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at Night as well as a fine selection of other pieces by Van Gogh. Or, perhaps you want to see his most famous painting The Starry Night; it is located in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.read more >>