Van Gogh Sites Foundation

On 30 March, Vincent van Gogh’s birthday, Salon Van Gogh once again brought together key players from Brabant’s business community, public authorities and the cultural and nature sectors. The day was dedicated to networking, inspiration and new collaborations centred on Vincent van Gogh’s heritage.

Van Gogh National Park took first place in the Destination Management category of the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards 2026, as judged by an international panel of experts from Green Destinations. As the Van Gogh Sites Foundation, we are proud to play our part in keeping alive the story of the Brabant landscape that inspired Vincent van Gogh.

The church, where Van Gogh’s father once preached, was closed for over nine months for a thorough transformation. With great respect for its history, this listed building has undergone internal restoration in collaboration with architect Bierman Henket and contractor De Kok Bouwgroep. As part of this, the interior has been restored to its original appearance and colour scheme, based on historical colour research. New technology has been used to create a modern multimedia experience.

Etten-Leur is set to gain a high-quality Van Gogh attraction in the Van Gogh Church thanks to investments from Van Gogh organisations collaborating in Brabant. The municipality of Etten-Leur has approved the sale of the Van Gogh Church to the provincial Van Gogh Sites NV. This step will enable the Vincent van Gogh Etten-Leur Foundation to operate the church on a long-term basis and allow the collaborating Van Gogh organisations to make long-term investments. From spring 2025, visitors will be able to experience Van Gogh’s early years as an artist through a multimedia experience here, at the very place where Van Gogh’s father preached.

Architectural practice Diederendirrix has won the public’s choice award for Best Building in the Netherlands at the BNA Architecture Awards for the Van Gogh Village Museum. The jury praised the building’s contemporary design, which remains faithful to its unique history and surroundings. The Van Gogh Sites Foundation and the Van Gogh Village Museum, as the client and user respectively, are immensely honoured by the award and regard it as a fitting architectural tribute to one of the world’s greatest artists.