Van Gogh Museum renovation moves ahead after funding agreement

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science have reached an agreement on funding a renovation of the museum building, Nieuws.nl reports. The deal follows mediation over how the work would be paid for, according to Nieuws.nl. [1]

The museum says the renovation could begin in autumn 2028 and that it will remain partly open during the work. It has not disclosed the terms of the agreement, including how the costs will be divided. [1]

Museum director Emilie Gordenker said the renovation was necessary to preserve the building and collection responsibly for visitors, staff and future generations. The museum says the agreement has ended a prolonged period of uncertainty about its future. [1]