The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, in collaboration with DHL Express, brings art directly into the classroom with “Van Goes to School,” an educational program designed to introduce elementary school students to the life and works of Vincent van Gogh. The initiative offers an educational program that combines lessons, educational materials, and three-dimensional reproductions of the artist’s works, giving students the opportunity to learn about one of the greatest figures in world painting without leaving their classroom.
Among the first schools involved is Syncope Elementary School in Almere, which received a high-quality three-dimensional reproduction of *Sunflowers*, one of Van Gogh’s most famous masterpieces. The artwork will remain on display in the classroom so that the children can closely observe the details of the painting and use it as a teaching tool during educational activities. The project also includes visits from museum educators, who guide students in exploring Van Gogh’s artistic output and discuss key themes of his personal experience with them. The program’s goal is to make art a tangible, everyday experience, fostering dialogue, creativity, and reflection through direct engagement with the works of the great Dutch master.
The collaboration between DHL Express and the Van Gogh Museum began in June 2020 and expanded in 2026 with support for the “Van Goes to School” project. The initiative reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to promoting art education and contributing positively to the development of future generations.
“I think it’s really amazing to have this painting in our school. It looks real! The lessons were fun, especially drawing a chair in 3D,” commented one of the school’s 11-year-old students; “I thought it was beautiful when they opened the display case! I’d never seen anything like it. The lessons are better than math. I learned a lot about paintings,” said another nine-year-old student.
“We are incredibly grateful for the engaging and knowledgeable lessons led by the guest speakers and for this splendid reproduction,” said the teacher. “These lessons have given our students the opportunity to explore art and culture in a meaningful way. The visits by guest speakers not only taught them more about art but also stimulated their curiosity and imagination and deepened their appreciation for cultural heritage.”
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