Outdoor Museum
A unique feature of Nuenen and the surroundings is that it can
be viewed as an Outdoor Museum with many reminders of Van Gogh. The
Outdoor Museum comprises no fewer than 21 locations, all of which
have a direct bearing on Vincent's two year stay in Nuenen.
Of these 21 objects, 14 were painted or drawn by Vincent on one
or more occasion. The other 7 locations were not painted but were
mostly the houses where his 'models' lived.
The Van Gogh Village information columns have been
installed at 17 of these locations. These columns have been
positioned so that you can view the objects which still exist as
though you were looking at Vincent's painting. You will be standing
on the spot where Vincent once stood to make sketches for his
paintings. A number of these columns are equipped with an audio
commentary. By pressing the button you will hear the story as told
by 'Vincent'.
Some of the rural scenes close by still retain the atmosphere of
days gone by. You can visit the Outdoor Museum in a number of ways.
Ask about the various possibilities in the Vincentre.
Chimes van Gogh Church
