Located in Holland's largest national park, amidst the scenic woodland of the Hoge Veluwe, visitors feel the Kröller-Müller Museum is a continuation of their walk in the garden and woods. The focal points of the museum are the extensive range of works by Vincent van Gogh and the sculpture garden. Cars are banned from the Hoge Veluwe National Park, so get to the museum, either walk, take the bus or take one of the many free white bikes provided by the park. 

History

The Kröller-Müller Museum owes its existence to Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939), the daughter of a German industrialist. In 1888, she married the Dutchman, Anton Kröller, who succeeded her father as the manager of his business. Helene Kröller-Müller built up a large collection of fine art. By 1935, her collection had grown large enough in its own right to fill a gallery. She decided to transfer ownership to the Netherlands State. A museum was constructed in the National Park 'Hoge Veluwe'. This museum, designed by Henry van de Velde, opened in 1938. In 1961 the museum was enhanced by a sculpture garden, followed in 1977 by a new wing. 

Sculptures are displayed indoors against a background of greenery seen through large picture windows and one moves quite naturally to other rooms with Van Gogh's brilliantly colored canvases depicting the flowers and landscapes of Southern France. It is only a few steps from the indoor sculpture exhibits to the outer Sculpture Garden.

Collection

The museum is particularly known for its fine collection of over 275 Van Gogh paintings and French impressionists. You will find works by Seurat, Redon, Braque, Picasso, Juan Gris and Piet Mondrian. The museum is surrounded by one of the largest sculpture gardens in Europe. Visitors will be delighted by the display of works by Marta Pan, Hepworth, Rodin, Bourdelle, Lipchitz, Marini, Paolozzi, Moore and many others. The Kröller-Müller Museum and the Hoge Veluwe National Park, the legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Kröller-Müller, form a monumental ensemble of art, architecture and nature. 

More information can be found at the website of the Kröller-Müller Museum.