Chapter 1
The visionary patron and the forgotten artist
Chapter 2
Building the ultimate Van Gogh collection
Chapter 3
The museum in the forest
Chapter 4
The legacy of a modern masterpiece match
YOUR GOAL
Master of The woman who saved Van Gogh
Ch 3 · The museum in the forest
diego To save her life's work from creditors, Helene donated her entire collection and the estate to the Dutch government.
diego The couple hired legendary Belgian architect Henry van de Velde to design a grand museum, but financial ruin forced a compromise.
Fun Fact
White bicycles: Visitors to the Kröller-Müller Museum can ride any of the 1,700 free white bicycles provided to explore the surrounding national park.
Quiz
Which Belgian architect designed the Kröller-Müller Museum building that opened in 1938?
Quiz
Why did Helene and Anton Kröller donate their art collection and estate to the Dutch state in 1935?
Quiz
What unique, free transportation is offered to all visitors within the museum's national park?