Van Gogh Museum and ministry agree on how to pay for renovation
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science have settled their dispute over costs, so the renovation of the museum building can go ahead.
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) have reached agreement on how to finance the renovation of the museum building.
The agreement ends the long-running uncertainty about the museum's future, the Van Gogh Museum said.
The two sides had been in a dispute over the costs of the renovation. That dispute is now resolved, and the museum can start the work on its building.
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OCW (Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap)
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science is the Dutch national government department responsible for educational policy, scientific research, and cultural affairs. It plays a key role in funding and regulating schools, universities, and major national arts institutions across the country.