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Van Gogh Exhibit NYC The Immersive Experience in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good for kids
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Phone: +1 213-277-2954
Site: https://vangoghexpo.com/new-york/
Site: https://vangoghexpo.com/new-york/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–5PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:10AM–8PM
- Saturday:9AM–8PM
- Sunday:9AM–5PM
Comments (199)
This exhibit is incredibly amazing. The beauty of the music was astounding and the space was stunning. I love many colors but the haystacks and sunflowers made Yellow a universal truth. The next day when I saw a low golden sun warming long dunegrasses, I gasped. My residual Van Gogh experience had one more golden retrieval in it.
It was All Wonderful. We loved the immersive part where you got to sit and listen to relaxing music while watching Story of Van Goghs Life and His Works on the walls around you. The 3D experience was Fantastic as well. 👏
This experience was amazing. It was so immersive, we were able to really feel the tragic genius, and the sublime, ecstatic beauty of Van Gogh. If I could, I would go again and again. The huge immersive room was truly whelming. It was worth upgrading to the extra VR experience.
Very interactive and super fun. I liked where we colored or draw van gogh paintings and post it in the big screen. It was super cool! Also the digital experience was nice. It will be better if they also have it for the ceiling but experience wise, still awesome. 👌🏼
The staff are extremely friendly and kind. It was a cold day and from the advertisements/word of mouth has been wanting to see the Van Gogh immersive exhibition for some time. Was slightly disappointed in the fact that price and expectations were a bit over hyped. You can pay to do the virtual reality experience as well which, we did. I thought that was pretty cool but there is nothing immersive in the actual exhibit itself. It is more of a film of sounds and scenes on repeat. I believe there are two exhibits in different locations. Maybe I had higher hopes than I should of or the other location is somehow more immersive. It is worth going if you have family or a group and need to just hang out or need sometime to do I suppose. But would really only recommend going if need time to fill in your day with friends or family.
I took my husband on a date here and we had a lovely and inspiring time. This was very well-done and I recommend it to anyone. I was actually inspired to paint a few things afterwards. I appreciated that we were not rushed and could enjoy the exhibit freely.
A MUST SEE-Excellent immersive experience throughout the Exhibit. Once in a lifetime experiencing Van Gogh. Efficient and courteous staff.Bravo to the organizers. More power to you and your staff.
I fell in love with Vincent Van Gogh after learning about him at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. This experience was more than I expected and I plan to go again. Purchasing the 3D add-on was well worth it, hearing about his life and art through his lens was amazing!
Seeing great works of art come to life was a surreal experience. It was amazing! Visually stunning and audibly pleasing. The VR experience was so much fun too. Will definitely go back a few more times.
Well done experience. You start with a very interesting and informative display explaining who Van Gogh is and what he painted. He lives a short life unfortunately - but he painted hundreds of paintings. Then go to the immersive experience room. All of the paintings come to life on all of the walls. This was my favorite part. The music accompanying was incredible and complemented the display. Loved it so much - stayed for a second showing - as did most others. The VP experience is cool - virtual reality - and a nice addition. Not necessary to do but adds to the entire experience. Came in from NJ and felt it was a great adventure.
Took my granddaughter for her 4th birthday. She loved it. She wants to go back. Every time she sees Starry Night now she calls it Brilliant! She was dancing ballet in front of this display. When I asked her to sit down, everyone in the immediate area said to let her dance. ❤
My wife is an ardent fan of Van Goghs and after visiting the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam during our last vacation, this was one of the experiences we were waiting to go to.There are currently two Van Gogh experiences in New York city - Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit - Pier 36 and Van Gogh - The Immersive Experience (Near Brookfield place, WTC area).We went for the first one. Tickets are available to be purchased online based on time slots. Please be careful which ticket you are buying and where you are going. We heard a couple of people being at the wrong Van Gogh experience ;) Tickets along with id and vaccination proof are checked at the entrance.The whole area was divided into 3 parts. All the 3 have full wall screens.The first two are moderate in size with few reflective structures, the 3rd one has projections on the floor as well along with an elevated platform to view the projections.The entire show is of about 30-40 mins which keep on playing in a loop. It involves music and paintings with one painting rolling into others.The paintings like The sunflowers, The Bedroom, Irises, Cafe Terrace at Night, The Potato Eaters, Cafe Terrace at Night, Almond blossoms, Starry Nights (Of course), Portraits like - Portrait of the Postmaster, LArlésienne. LArlésienne is part of this show.You can easily spend more than an hour watching the show, admiring the reflections on structures that create a nice scene, and click pictures with your favorite paintings (Please do it without using camera flash!!!).The last room is the best of all and is the biggest and has floor projections as well. The view from the elevated platform is pretty good. We easily watched it about 5 times.The premium flex tickets come with a sunflower cushion(rental) which can be used to sit on the floor (I dont think its quite needed though).Personally, I felt certain paintings were rushed compared to others like Almond Blossoms and projectors should be on the ceiling as well. But overall it was a nice experience. There is a gift store while exiting the show and the place has restrooms as well.Needless to say- must do for every Art & Van Gogh fan - something different
Had breakfast at the little Café around the corner. Took my girlfriend for her birthday we had the most amazing time it was just completely unbelievable.I would recommend anyone to go and treat yourself to The van Gogh experience
Van Gogh the Immersive Experience was truly a wonder. I took my mom (an artist) to Manhattan for what turned out to be a fantastic exhibit! I wasn’t sure what to expect and we were thrilled! Well done!
A stunning spectacle of color and a feast for the eyes! This exhibit should not be missed! Between the paintings, the music and seeing so many of us safely enjoying the show, I had tears of joy in my eyes for most of the experience. Weve had tickets for months and it was worth the wait! Also, spend the extra $5.00 and do the 15 minute virtual reality show too. It is was amazing and a great way to end the tour!
Went to the Exhibit on Valentine’s Day and it was my favorite date yet! The experience is definitely immersive, making you feel as though you’re in the paintings. There’s a VR experience, coloring his masterpieces, informative history on the artist, and of course the interactive displays! Not necessarily meant to be romantic, but it definitely felt that way to me on the day 🤍 No regrets regarding this experience.
It was nice, but it was not immersive. If you are interested in Van Gogh, Worth learning about his art and life. But the immersive experience is not a reason to go. Imo
It was an amazing experience ! They very beautifully created a chronological sequence of Van Goghs life and it’s interconnection with his paintings , deep diving into what his mindset was when he painted each one of his masterpieces. They coupled this with souldfil music , literally felt transported back to that time. Plus the 360 animated show and the VR was just so good ! They also had fun sketching and colouring activities
I am an avid art lover my fiancé never fully understood my appreciation and obsession with Van Gogh until we came to this experience, he got to see and learn first hand about Van Gogh and be immersed in the beauty of his art. By the end we both had tear stained cheeks due to the joy and how you could feel the emotion in the art. The information and setup was amazing and personally the VR portion is very much worth it to be able to have a virtual walkthrough of the timeline of Van Gogh
Outstanding experience. Van Goghs story and viewing his work was wonderfully displayed. Then the immersive and VR presentations were absolutely amazing. Experince it if you have the opportunity.
The Van Gogh Immersive Experience is something to see. Its well worth the trip, especially if youre within driving/train distance from NYC. We took the whole family and its something well never forget.
What a wonderful experience and the information provided is not only entertaining but also very informative.The amount of artwork shown was impressive.The location in the City allowed of an enjoyable day spent visiting other locations and great food options.Definitely a “Must See” event
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this! I cried when I saw the Van Gogh bedroom set, made to look just like the painting. We both learned a few new things about Van Gogh. We are so used to seeing his painting but hearing his words was amazing. The immersion was so moving, with perfect music to accompany the visuals. We had fun coloring and seeing how our version of the painting looked in impressionist style. The staff was kind, patient and so accommodating. It is a MUST see!
The experience was very heartwarming. It felt like I got to know Van Gogh as a person through his art.Kudos to the team that brought his work to life. As a millennial, I am able to relate to his artwork through modern technology. Absolutely brilliant work put together by the team.Also, extra shout-out to the voice over artist. You really presented Van Goghs words as if it was himself speaking to us.One suggestion: projectors should use more higher resolution tech, 4k technology is out there and should be utilized for the work.Openiun.com for more.
Me and my boyfriend had such an amazing experience! This was a life changing moment for us. Both as art lovers we was so moved to experience this exhibit. I have recommended so many people to go. Take advantage of the VIP! The special story behind this date was I brought the tickets not knowing my boyfriend was scheduled to go years ago yet found out he has cancer. The experience bright tears to good eyes to finally get to go and be now cancer free.
Very cool way to spend an hour or so in NYC. I would recommend this to my friends. I wouldn’t visit again though. I watched the whole loop of projected video and music, i think it took around 45/50 mins. I think my VIP ticket was a bit of a rip off, as you can pay for the VR video for $5 inside. I didn’t really enjoy the VR video I thought it was a little boring. You are basically paying the extra $$ for the “free” poster which I didn’t really want!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I absolutely loved this exhibit. The immersive room is just beautiful I didnt want to leave. I probably stayed in that room for 2 hours just soaking in everything.
Unfortunately Google wont allow video uploads. Grrr ... as photos do this place no justice... if you love art and design mixed with technology... go fast and speedy ! Make sure to stop Im the gift shop things are as low as 10bucks. I could have stayed all day .. so I suggest eating first so that you can. The place *parm* across the street! Fabulous!
The Van Gogh Exhibit was a nice balance between a brief history on Vincent Van Goghs life, a journey and analysis through his works, and immersive visual experience. The big room offers places to sit, relax, and take in a beautiful, music-coordinated montage of many of Van Goghs famous works, brought to life through digital storytelling. A couple of nice photo ops at the entrance and in a reimagination of his famous country-side bedroom. Highly recommended for a small group or date!
This experience is out of this world. The expectations at the begining of the exhibit are like you are in another typical exhibit, like entering into a standard museum. Once you move forward, and start reading, listening and seeing the experience gets better and better: The paintings, the the full size bedroom, the VR and at the end the best part, that huge room where you can literally breathe Van Gogh. The music, the environment, the tranquility... the peace. This exhibit is somenthing I would definitely do it again. Speechless.
I love how organized this event was. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The VR experience was a game changer. It was an exciting and addicting virtual experience. The 3D room was relaxing. I could have stayed in there all day. It was a relaxing, laid back day. We left feeling like we learned everything about Van Gogh. It was well worth the visit.
What a magical experience this was!! It is not complete until youve done the virtual reality! Youve got to do that! Wild! Magnificently produced. Emotionally stirring. Experienced my favorite artist like I never have before. MUST. DO. THIS.
I truly enjoyed this experience. The entrance is tucked pass the Brookfield mall and near the River. Greeted by a kind New Yorker who allowed me to park my car.The photos and videos only show a small amount of what I visually experienced. Well done! Loved the sunflowers ! Loved the cool walk thru experiences . I left really appreciating him and his work.
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful exhibition. The exhibition helps us understand who Van Gogh was and the spaces that inspired him to paint his most famous works. I learned so much and it was presented in a beautiful and modern way. They use technology to bring his paintings alive. The pinnacle of the exhibition is the immersion room. I must have sat in there 30 minutes just soaking it all in. I would highly recommend this exhibition to anyone of all ages. Truly any person with a soul can benefit from attending the Van Gogh Exhibit.
It was a great experience for the whole family. We learned a lot about Van Gogh and his beginnings. Highly recommend.
It was wonderful. I learned a lot and appreciate Vincent Van Gogh more. The immersive experience was breathtaking , his works melded with music - breathtaking. This is something I would go back to see with family and friends!
I was so anxiously waiting for this exhibit. From the moment I walked in, I was mesmerized. It did not disappoint. The music that accompanied the display of paintings was captivating. I wish I’d stayed longer. Absolutely loved it. My presence was a tribute to my mom. She loves her sunflowers 🌻.
Purchased tickets months back for this specific day, babygirls 16th birthday! Well she was NOT interested in the VIP treatment of Van Gogh Exhibit. Took a friend and Truly enjoyed the experience!It was an informative display of his brief lifes work. The lights & the moving still art make for a mesmerizing never to be forgotten experience! The departing gift section, just enough.Thankful I still went..
The Van Gogh Exhibit was phenomenal! I went with a friend and we had so much fun! It was informative, educational and fun. I would recommend it to a friend!
We loved the Van Gogh exhibit. Actually, I went to both the Pier 36 one and this one. I have to say, this one offered so much more. It was fabulous. We all loved the virtual reality part of the show. And the opportunity to try to be Van Gogh by coloring some of his works was genius. I was blown away by the whole experience. Plus, parking was convenient and there were plentiful dining options nearby. Highly recommended!!!!
Amazing experience in the interpretation of Van Goghs body of work. We want on the last day and nearly had the exhibit to ourselves.
It was pretty and good for people looking for photogenic thing for IG. Honestly our expectations were a bit too high for what it is. I’m definitely more used to team lab virtual art show so I set the bar too high, so that was a bit of my fault in that regard.Though the bad experience I had there with people working there was another story. Me and my sister and my friend with disability in legs were basically told rudely to get out the way while we were enjoying the art work there by their staff who were carrying chairs around to set something up while the exhibition was going on. We weren’t standing or blocking any area which was originally blocked or anything either.It definitely gave us bitter feelings and decided to leave as I didn’t wanna cause more uncomfortable situation for my friend. I honestly don’t recommend this if you are with people who has difficulty in standing too long or to sit on the floor up and down. They do have chairs but very limited and I didn’t notice anything to help for my friend with difficulty in legs.
It was soooo beautiful. The music with exhibit was awesome.(classical). Got VIP tickets. Got my occlusion tour of his town which was a walk through the town and country he painted. Words do not describe. However it would have been much better if people didnt drift in at all times during immersion. It really took away from experience.
I truly enjoyed every minute. The staggered entry time helped avoid bottlenecks. The 1st rooms gave a novice like me a lot of interesting backstory. Those who are more knowledgeable about van Gogh can pick and choose what to spend time on. The 3-dimensional representations were a very nice touch. But the absolute highlight was the immersive, 360 degree exhibition. Paintings were animated, showing movement that Vincent might have seen. Accompanied by music and sporadic quotes of van Gogh’s, it was a treat for both eyes and ears. Scattered rugs and a few seats allowed visitors to relax and absorb the wonder. I stayed a very long time! The Virtual Reality experience after the exhibition was mire than worth the $5 ticket. The gift shop had a wide selection and a wide range of price points. It was an absolutely wonderful experience for me from start to finish.
I was quite pleased with the exhibit. His story through his paintings on display were very pleasant to read. Them there was the immersive experience and that was well done. The narrators was familiar, then I remembered the game The Talos principle. The visuals were great. There are mats, benches and folding deck chairs to let you take it all in. Definitely the highlight of the exhibit. They also have a VR experience also for VIP ticket holders. They were set up well but it reminded me of a mental institution with people with VR headsets on with me looking from the outside. Great experience!
It’s a great exhibition for art lovers. You will totally enjoy the projection and the arts that are displayed over here.I am not a person who is totally into arts but some of the projections really got me saying “wow”!The price is pretty reasonable starting from $36, but if you choose one of the busy days then it can really go high.
Really incredible experience, honestly nothing like it, a must go in my opinion! Also best to take your time reading the information in the first part of the experience, before appreciating the images on display, also at the end there’s a workstation activity where you pick a photo and colour it in yourself with crayons they provide and then it’s displayed on a screen very fun
What an awesome experience. I read about Van Gogh before going and then learned so much more about the artist. Learning about the artist made me truly appreciate his works of art. It was great to be “immersed’” in his world!!
We, frankly didnt know what to expect, and the expectations were low. We attended the other Van Gogh Experience and we enjoyed it. So, we thought it would be hard to beat. We were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it beginning to end. There was plentiful info about Van Gogh and his work and that was balanced by a riveting interpretation. The surprise fun was coloring your own Van Gogh and scanning it. The virtual reality was such a treat, maybe not overly heavy on Van Gogh, but to walk thru the interpreted area where he lived and work, plus having his paintings in situ capped it off perfectly
My family and I really enjoyed this exhibit. My prior knowledge of Van Gogh was limited. this presentation was very well done and offered me a chance to see into the mind and genius of Van Gogh. the best part was the VR option at the end of the exhibit. we had VIP tickets so it was included. that was fascinating and worth the money. You were presented with the meaning behind many of the Artists works.the only criticism was with the large hall experience. it was enjoyable however there were not enough chairs or seating areas and it went on for too long. too much of the graphics and not enough of details.
If you have a feeling about “art”, be sure to check out the Vincent van Gogh Immersive Experience. It’s an art’s lover interactive experience, well worth the money. This is a show of art and HIStory. Plus, where it’s being shown, is a good spot. After the show, take advantage of photo opportunities in the surrounding area.
It was one of the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had. It felt like I was in the mind of the artist 👨🎨 seeing what he saw, feeling what he felt and understanding better his inner being where all the art came from 😍
This was the better van Gogh exhibit of the two. Background of the artist life and career was provided. Lots of context. Loved The large projection room and the paintings come to life. Loved the re-creation of his bedroom. Special commendations to the VR experience. It’s like nothing you can imagine and totally amazing!Kids would love the drawing room where they can post their artwork and sign it. Five stars. Go see it!!!
A little bit steep in price for what it is, but I still recommend people go if they even have a passive liking of Van Gogh’s art. The first part of the exhibit is very similar to a museum giving an overview of the man’s brief history and some of his most famous works. The highlight for me of this part is a recreation of his bedroom paintings as an actual set.But the true essence of the experience is an expansive room where you sit and just enjoy a looping 30-minute experience of all of Van Gogh’s art being brought to life on the walls through use of projection. The result is very serene and peaceful as you just take in the beauty of the man’s work. I also saw several people using the projected walls as backdrop for their photos, which I’m sure came out well. This room really is the experience, and there’s no limit to how long you can stay there. Like I said it just loops.After that room there’s a children’s experience where you can color in some of the paintings, and then there’s a VR room which we didn’t have time to partake in, but keep in mind it is $5 extra. Finally there’s a gift store.
I got the premium tickets but I didn’t see or get treated any different from the regular tickets didn’t see a point in wasting more $Overall experience was nice but it’s mostly for pictures and if you’re really into art
A beautiful exhibit that not only increased my knowledge about this genius but allowed me to see so many of his paintings in much better detail!
The did a great job of condensing the 37 years of Van Gogh’s life giving plenty of background for those unfamiliar, or those looking to refresh. The main room was amazing and could have spent the entire time in it. The VR was great too, a bit fast moving, could have been slowed down a little as there was so much to see inside the build. Highly recommended to purchase the VIP pass. Go early, give yourself plenty of time. Not for anyone who is light/motion sensitive since the main room is all about it (same goes for the VR).
It was an amazing experience that Ive ever had. On that day I reached out each masterpiece as close as I could, I felt the beauty of stunning sunflowers from close distance. Must see to feel each drop of love he poured into brush movements.
AMAZING experience! The art and music together made for a powerful presentation of Van Goughs artwork.
New York, New York, I have decided to end the month of November 2021, With The Original Immersive Van Gogh NYC Exhibition. I arrived with the speed of NYC MTA public transportation 🚇 F-train to East Broadway, walked about 5-7 minutes to Pier 36 NYC as I was excited to see Vincent van Gogh beautiful and timeless masterpieces, My amazing immersive experience begun the moment, I departed the train I looked down on the sidewalk there was Vincent Van Gogh face painting in a Circular shape directing my every footsteps as though I was in the Disney movie “Alice in Wonderland” most “Magical” walking on a velvety type Blue carpet very “Royal” As I am!!! Entering the Exhibit I observed Security, was at it’s finest with NYC Covid-19 protocols, My ticket time was evening just in time for a nite-Cap Cocktail#Greenfairy by Absinthe Absente cost was inexpensive, wine and Champagne was there as well, I Approached darkness complimented by music the suspense for light entertained with other Van Gogh lover’s, as I could see them taking pictures and holdings hands listening them having their own “Experience” of the exhibition, as I stroll though quietly sipping my tall glass of champagne happily, there are different theater sections, I counter gigantic Art placed solidly to the floor some of the material was clear, dark and glassily it accented the exhibition, on arrival my soft Van Gogh printed cushion was given to place on my own bench which was painted white to experience that emotions of Vincent so splendid. At the very top secession/ I called it “Capturing the essences of Van Gogh smiling” with wonderful thoughts coupled towards feelings of how late in life he started and how short his life was out of this universe… without seeing the expressiveness his own creative masterpieces to the World over (2)Two million visitors in Paris has reported.”Wow”I, would love each and every one to have an experience with The Original Van Gogh Exhibition it’s worthwhile there’s alot more to experience that didn’t express, it is you to find out!!!!Thanks for readingDuchess Stacey Goulbourn
This was one of the BEST Art experiences I’ve ever had! Went with my daughter and we thoroughly enjoyed it - from beginning to end! In post pandemic times we felt comfortable and not at all rushed through the amazing digital work, presentation and information about one of our favorite artists which gave us a deep introspective view into his mind, soul and art. Great idea - Great Experience! The Virtual Tour - Awesome, the Colour & Post - So Fun, the souvenir Poster of choice - Thank you!FYI Comment: if you purchase the Unisex t-Shirt note that a 2XL will not fit a person who is normally XL - brought one as a gift for husband and it was skin tight - ☹️ - in other words go up 2 sizes because you can’t go back to exchange it or a way to purchase it online😕
The Van Gogh exhibit was spectacular! From the moment we entered the exhibit with the 3-d sunflowers I soon learned some facts about this great artist I never knew. The changing 3D vase was a great depiction of Van Goghs habit of painting the same subject in many different ways! And of course the surround art in the large room was mesmerizing. It gave me some insight Into how he suffered mentally during his short life. In addition the classical accompaniment was beautiful. One small criticism. There was a group of 4 or 5 people standing in the center of the room the entire time I was in there. Very distracting. My group waa there for At least a 1/2 an hour. I thought the employees stationed in the world would have asked them to move as there was plenty of seatimg.
Van Gogh experience was amazing, just DO NOT GET VIP. You don’t get much more then general admission. And everything inside is overpriced. I got an umbrella because it was raining and that thing is so flimsy and cheap, not worth the price. I loved the actual experience and artwork.
This exhibition was beautiful. It was a great way to experience, learn about and understand Van Gogh. I enjoyed it very much and would go again. Note, it is not a traditional art museum environment. These are not original paintings.
The Van Gogh Exhibit NYC: The Immersive Experience is a superb art exhibition that features the world renowned and awe inspiring art of Vincent Van Gogh.In October of 2021, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a visit to the Van Gogh Exhibit NYC and we very much enjoyed learning about Vincent Van Gogh, his trial and tribulations throughout life, and getting the chance to view his stunning works of art.The major highlight of the Van Gogh Exhibit and what my wife and I loved the most is the Immersive Experience, which is a highly spacious central area that digitally showcases Van Gogh’s art masterpieces from floor to ceiling along with the playing of riveting music.If you an admirer of Vincent Van Gogh and would like to see his art in a cutting edge VR experience, then you should definitely take the chance to visit the Van Gogh Exhibit NYC: The Immersive Experience!!!
Everything is in point; the best Immersive experience in town. I would have stayed there all day, if possible
This was an amazing experience and beyond my wildest expectations. There were so many ways to engage with Van Gogh; from the recreation of his famous painting of his room, to a short film about his use of color, a detailed history of his life, the opportunity to have your own colored drawing displayed and a wonderful stand alone exhibit of his various paintings of flowers morphing into one another in a human sized vase. This is all before you even get into the immersive experience of his paintings accompanied by music, sound effects and his own words spoken aloud. That would have been the most incredible event in and of itself but the addition of the virtual reality portion brought me to tears. As a lifelong fan of Van Gogh this was more than I could ask for, but even if art isn’t really “your thing”, it will be after seeing this.
Thoroughly enjoyed Van Gogh Immersive Experience. We purchased the VIP. If you don’t get that ahead of time, spring for the extra $5 for the virtual walk through Van Gogh’s inspiration. Plan extra time to enjoy all that surrounds this venue.
I’M WRITING THIS REVEIW BECAUSE THEY EMAILED ME TO PLEASE MAKE ONE!! IT WAS AMAZING!!! THE VISUALS AND ART WERE LIVELY AND BEAUTIFUL WITH SOOTHING MUSIC AND SOME COMMENTARY!!!
The exhibit itself was amazing and it was so beautiful. However the security guard and a maintenance worker there really damaged the experience. I was sitting at a bench enjoying the music and the art flashing on the walls and they were directly behind me chatting it up and laughing extremely loudly. No one else in the entire room was doing that. I know they have seen the exhibit many times but I havent and I really wanted to enjoy it. He was laughing so loud with the other staff member that I turned around and looked at them a few times and that only seemed to make them louder. It was definitely not the experience I paid for. At first I thought perhaps the other person was also a guest but I later saw this same person fixing the bathroom. So these were both staff members. It was awful. If I had not needed a seat I would have moved away from them, but there were no other benches available. Due to a surgery I needed a seat and the bench near them was the only one available. I now understand why. However that is not fair. As hired staff they should have been more respectful of those who pay to come to see the exhibit. I understand they might be bored but its inconsiderate to those who pay to enjoy the art and maybe can only go once.
Very informative - got to understand Van Goghs life and what inspired his art work. The immersive experience was really unique, calming, different and very well put together vs. most other art shows which made the whole thing really special/ intriguing. Not very crowded - they did a great job with social distancing and crowd control. People were wearing masks throughout the whole journey. Overall a positive experience.
My friends and I loved it. It was a well organized event. I learned a lot about Van Gogh and the exhibit was extremely interesting, educational and fun. One of our favorite things was creating our own masterpieces and then seeing it projected on the wall! (Did I mention were in our 50s?!) : ).HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
The tired cliché of a picture is worth 1,000 words, was created many years ago just to describe this event. In all honesty, 1,000 words would not do it justice. This is an experience that you MUST have 8n your lifetime, no matter your age. Additionally, do NOT SKIP VR experience portion. It will let you feel everything in a new medium.
It was really a wonderful experience until I got to the virtual Exhibit. They have a warning sign for those that suffer epilepsy in the digital protection entry but none for vertigo in the virtual Exhibit. I nearly fell of my seat, took the viewer off and notified them. I gave them 3 stars because they refused to refund me that portion of my ticket.
This was much better than expected. The introduction of the art was good. The light show of moving paintings better than anticipated. I recommend adding on the VR experience. Tip download the Fever app first to buy the ticket.
This place is such a Vibe, so chillPick a spot any spot.. and enjoy the view, i had amazing conversation, some expensive snacks lmao but it’s about the experience.At the end you get some free stuff, I’m assuming it’s part of the ticket you choose.. I didn’t purchase the tickets, my friend invited me and I’m grateful for the invite.Def check it out 🌸
Definitely worth checking out! I love how Art and technology go together so perfectly! You can do this exhibit in under 90 minutes depends on how fast or slow you go! We went on a Monday afternoon and it wasn’t too crazy busy. I highly recommend this place!!
This was a fabulous experience. We’ll run and organized and not overly crowded. The timed entry really helped. Very interactive, informative and interesting. Learned a lot about Van Gogh and thought the VR experience was excellent.
A wonderful experience! The great room was amazing all on its own, as was the virtual experience! Do not miss this exhibit! I am returning again, it was that exceptional! ( Just dont choose the last session, not nearly enough time to ponder and enjoy everything there is to really immerse yourself in! If youre a die hard fan as I am, you will need about 3 hours!)
It Was such an awesome experience. The VIP Virtual reality is a must and a great way to end the show! I Icing on the cake for sure!All the info about his life was important for this most MAGICAL EXPERIENCE! We had fun adding our color touch making our own “Van Gogh” collaboration that got put on the wall see photo.Went with my daughter and 2 grandsons 10 & 13. The video experience was put together so well! The music set such a relaxing mood, I could have stayed in that room & let it play over & over a feast fir the eyes & soul! Don’t let this once in a lifetime chance go by without seeing it!
Had An amazing time looking at the exhibitJust a warning when U first get in you have to walk up 4 flights of stairs to get to the place just prepare for a little exercise loll
My husband use to work for an auction house in Manhattan for many years. I did not think he was going to enjoy this exhibit and I was so wrong. He does not like new experiences but this was the exception. I truly thought he would rush around to get to the end. He walked around slowly. He took his time reading about every painting. He sat for a long time and enjoyed the video experience. I recommend all to go and enjoy a formative and relaxing exhibit.
What an awe-inspiring tribute to the much beloved Dutch post-impressionist! The immersive room was indeed the most phenomenal of all : Every expressive brushstroke by Vincent that you only saw in his paintings now come alive - the crows from his work Wheatfields soar in the sky, the whirling night sky of The Starry Night becomes a majestic poetry along with the accompanying music to complete the drama of his art. I found the recreation of his bedroom at Arles truly an emotional moment in this exhibit; somewhere in my head Don McLean’s classic line sadly echoed ”…but I could’ve told you Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.” The Van Gogh Experience was beautifully heartfelt: if you would like to behold what made this romantic artist truly unique, then I very highly recommend everyone to visit! Bravo! Vive Vincent!
This was a fantastic show and far superior to the other showing on the East Side. You get a great overview of the artist, his life and work. The music throughout was perfect to set the mood. Don’t forget to pay the extra $5 for the 3-D experience at the end. Considering going back. Located near Battery Park so bring lunch before for a wonderful view. 9/11 Memorial about 5-10 minutes walk east.
Superb !!Very informative and well presented. The reading matter is detailed, but concise, so it doesnt overwhelm and detract from the visuals... The immersion room is a great experience, though a little more bench/higher seating should be provided for senior knees.The drawing/coloring room is perfect for keeping boisterous kids in check while you immerse.A bit pricey, though.Go for it !!Thank you, folks.
Would I go again? No.It was cool, but definitely not worth $50. It’s basically 3 rooms.The first is a timeline of his life with the types of paintings and pictures he created.The second is the “immersive” experience which maybe only runs 10-15 minutes then replays itself.The third is where you can “draw like van gogh,” which is basically a piece of paper with an outline of his painting and crayons for you to use.Then you can pay an extra $5 for a VR experience, which I did not do so I cannot comment on it.Lastly there was a gift shop, of course, as all museums do.
This place is more than just reading comments or explain what I saw. Its more about what I felt.Recommendation - take a VIP if you are going because VR was really good and beautiful. Also you will get a free poster.We just lay there doing nothing but experiencing and it was so beautiful and peaceful. I felt so calm and didnt want to leave but they were about to close.It was totally worth it.
Absolutely loved this experience! So happy I was able to go to it while it was here. Highly recommend it to others. I learned a lot of things I never knew about Van Gogh and the whole exhibit was just unique and beautiful.
A very skimpy exhibit leading to a cool 30 min experience. I felt it was completely overpriced but definitely fun. Go see real van gogh pieces at the Met.
The experience was amazing and such a creative way to truly experience Von Gogh brilliant talent. It was so beautiful with how his work was displayed on the walls virtually with calming and peaceful music. some of the music truly helped you understand his emotions and what influenced his work. My favorite was the virtual reality experience at the end of the tour. The whole experience deserves 5 stars!!
This exhibit is amazing. I cant remember have gone to exhibit and being so relaxed and immersed in the subject. The painting samples, the history behind them, the lighting, projections, seating, narration, all amazing. I recommended it to my Van Goghloving friends and other friends. My absolute favorite, The Japanese Garden. Observe, close your eyes, listen and observe.
It was very enjoyable and I got to learn a lot about the artist I never knew. Though skilled he had a lot of pain in his life. My uncle has schizophrenia and I can imagine how awful having it unmanaged.
The evolutionary Van Gogh Exhibit: The Immersive Experience embraces the fragrance of a bloom from another time, another place. It has been my great fortune to have taken in this magnificent, immersive environment, coupled by the extraordinary, kaleidoscopic effects of a transcendent virtual tour, both of which were not merely ornamental—but RICH in COSMIC PORTENT!I am finally ready then, to be wholly transported back to another dimension in Van Gogh time ... perchance to begin living my one success: To be able to live and completely embrace a free, unbridled and charmed life (of whimsical, footloose and fancy, freeheelin portent)—ALWAYS on ALL terms that are self-prescribed for THIS Libertarian/Naturalist/Fatalist to soar among the clouds of Pikes Peak: To LIVE FREE—or DIE TRYING!❝To LIVE is the rarest thing in the world. Most people survive; that is all.❞ —Oscar Wilde❝The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.❞ —George Orwell, 1984❝When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice to become an outlaw.❞ —Nelson Mandela❝Those who are able to see beyond the shadows and lies of their culture will never be understood, let alone believd by the masses.❞ —Plato❝ALL my possessions for a moment of time.❞ —QUEEN Elizabeth I
REALLY cool! I purposely didn’t look up anything about this before I went because I didn’t want to spoil it. They make very good use of projectors throughout the entire tour. The “immersive room” was awesome, the music played throughout was very good. There’s a coloring room and a VR segment at the end. 10/10 would recommend!
Wow. What else can I say? This was very well done. Learned so much about Van Gogh. His origin as an artist. His journeys. His friends. And obviously his beautiful art. Def a great experience. Must see for any art fans in NYC
Awesome exhibit, not only for fans of Van Gogh, but for anyone who appreciates art, and the artists process. It Immersive Experience was incredible!
Totally amazing and worth the effort…even the parking ticket I got couldn’t ruin the wonderful feeling we left with!
Caught the train south = and enjoyed an incredible day back in the City...Perfect in every way! Relaxing, beautiful train ride, walked to the exhibit, then a wonderful lunch prior to heading home. The Van Gogh exhibit was so educational, beautiful, amazing! We were able to take our time reading the artists background and history, savor his completed works, and end in the virtual experience--which we just sat and immersed ourselves in!
The Van Gogh Immersive was so educational and one gets a great view into his life. We really enjoyed the main room, so peaceful and relaxing. The virtual reality section was so amazing, I loved it! The whole experience was incredible and I hope to visit it again in the future. A wonderful experience.
Breathtaking, unnervingly moving, illuminating. I was surprised to find not one piece of original artwork on exhibit. However, the presentation of these replicas - the connections made - the chronology and seating of his art within the context of his life and challenges - and then the use of current technology in tandem with masterworks of some of Vincents musical contemporaries all wove together to coax his life and work literally into motion. It was all deeply emotional and well-sated my intellectual craving to know this great soul better. I exited feeling I had danced a pace with his muse, to the lulling and jarring tune of his fragile minds whisperings. Self-guided, one may take as long or as little a stroll with Mr Van Gogh as time permits. The virtual reality experience - while fascinating - left me hungry for something; not quite certain what was missing. I would have lingered longer in particular paintings, but was unable to. Overall, an absolute must-see. I plan to return.
I LOVED this exhibit. Each section was created thoughtfully and creatively, and had something different and unique to offer. The changing flowers and panoramas in the first section were wonderful. I sat for a long time in the middle of the large room surrounded by ever-changing landscape and thought that was truly amazing - and then entered the final section, the world of total immersion virtual reality and was utterly blown away. At one point I turned completely around in my seat and was amazed to find that Van Goghs world really did surround me. And to think I almost missed that last section when I headed for the exit, luckily told by staff that there was yet one more experience. I have since sent many friends your way!
Fantastic! Put your camera down and soak in a fascinating exhibition showcasing the work of Van Gogh, with a multimedia take that is immersive and fantastic. If you live Van Gogh, youll love his work more. If you know nothing, youll learn a lot and see some very awesome art. Go!
What an incredible experience for the whole family, even the 4 year old was completely transfixed in the immersion room and we all loved creating our own masterpieces! Spring for the VR, its really worth it, very cool add on experience!
I love Van Gogh paintings and this was well worth seeing. Definitely get the Virtual Reality tickets too. You can buy them there for $5; no need to have VIP tickets. As long as you have regular tickets and a reserved time. The whole show has a very interesting format and you can go at your own pace. The Fever app was very easy to use for ticket purchases online.
Extremely underwhelming experience. I thought it was going to be much more. Don’t get me wrong the concept is cool and I respect the work put into the show, but all I see is screens and artwork shown around the room of the same thing. I honestly felt scammed.
I came here on June 20 and might I say, this was one of the most amazing places Ive ever been to. They have an excellent amount of information on Vincent Van Gogh and many more fun activities to do. To be able to get tickets theres this app called Fever (which I completely recommend because you can get tickets for anything there) and I went with two other friends using VIP tickets. You enter the building going to the third floor and just walk around. Its a very simple but amazing place. The beginning explains his life and some of his works. You than enter a large room with hidden 3d projectors and see an astonishing light show with beautiful effects (I included some photos I took). The light show lasts probably around 20-30 minutes, but its very relaxing to watch and listen to while laying down the floor or sitting in available chairs. Once you leave the room you enter another where you can draw Van Gogh or some of his works! When you do, you can than display it on a wall (I included some more photos). The last and best part of the trip was the VR room. You can buy it with the VIP pass or if you dont have VIP, you could purchase it separately at the location. The VR room was very spacious and it was a summery of some of the most famous paintings of Gogh. It took around 10-20 minutes and you interact with it by spinning around on a given chair to look around. After that you visit the souvenir shop and leave. I absolutely adored this place and I completely recommend it to anyone and everyone to visit it.
Awesome exhibit very informative and beautiful. Really liked them 3d aspects to some of the instillations. They have a coloring station towards the end of your visit, that you can take sheets and stay and color them or take home.
This experience was life-altering and life-enriching. The whole event from start to finish, including the virtual journey I added on at the end, was so profoundly moving and beautiful. I attended in the heady days of late September when we thought we were defeating covid with masks and vaccines. The vivid memory of sitting on a carpet in a big hall filled with others, gazing in awe, immersed in gorgeous music, and animated images of works by Van Gogh still warms me in the depths of this dark winter.
A very worthwhile tourist trap. The museum is very informative and creative. I loved that they had contemporary dancers performing in the projection room. You’ll have the opportunity to buy a 15 minute VR your of Van Gogh’s town at the end for $5. Do it! It’s worth it!!
It was pleasant but would be better if the flooring had some visual effect, too. That would be truly awesome. Also, I observed that there isnt any elevator access to the check-in area, which caused some elderly to have some hard time climbing stairs. It was hard watching them struggling. But boy, they were determined to get to see the exhibit. I wish I knew wheres the elevators were. Overall, it was pleasant, but there was some room for improvement.
We loved it. Theyve done a fabulous job, just the right amount of reading, just the right amount of history and background. Everything was well-written and carefully researched. The technology was spectacular and we thought there was plenty of space and seating. Especially loved the old-timey lawn chairs. I am so much better-prepared to go see his work in a museum now.
Excellent exhibit! Lots of information. The best part of it was the animated imagery experience. We stayed through a viewing and a half of it. The VR is worth it! We did VIP tickets but even the $5 add on is so worth it. Very good! BE CAREFUL AND LOOK AT WHETHER YOUR TICKET IT FOR THIS LOCATION OR THE OTHER! There’s 2 immersive VG exhibits and they are DIFFERENT! Show up at least 30 min early to be sure.
Enjoyed the experience. It is very informative. Provided plenty of information of Van Gogh’s works. They have a virtual reality exhibit for $5 extra which is also nice and lasts 15 minutes. Wish they had atleast one of Van Gogh’s original works on display. Takes about 1.5h to complete. Can be faster if you don’t read everything. If you enjoy coloring they have an area where you can color some of his works on a sheet of paper with crayons.Overall enjoyable.
Whilst theres no getting away from the brilliance of the art, because the setup was open to rafters, beams and basic blight within the building itself, the experience suffered enormously. But as with everything else, this show is a empty relic of a country long gone. Sadly, its only patrons are those willing to risk their health and lives to even enter NYC. Like its patrons, NYC is long gone. Communism is a killer, folks. And their idea of entertainment is primitive, at best. Even the Van Gogh exhibit is featured; merely kicked down to a sidewalk art show, complete with old light bulbs. Some just cant seem to remember. And how! Here we go again. Great job, NY.
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I would recommend you stay in the main room through a couple of cycles because there is so much to see! The VR was impressive, too. The staff are very aware of the patrons needs. They saw I was walking with a cane and took me to the elevator as opposed to having to use the steps.
Very interactive rooms and the music, a mix of classical and oriental music, was very soothing. You could feel his depression and genius through the way the rooms and art was set up.
If you like van gogh art then you will like pretty much anything related to his art. The main attraction is a very large room where his art is projected on the walls and floor. Aspects of it are animated, like the birds and trees move. Etc. Theres music and sayings by the artist, vocalized by an appropriately deep voiced actor. The show is about half an hour. Then it repeats. Personally, I think its overrated. Unique true. But not that great.
The biographical data informed us well of his life, the wall projections with background music were visually gratifying and the audio wise relaxing. The virtual tour at the end capitalized on the experience.Do not miss the Van Gogh immersion at 300 Vesey.
Its a very relaxing experience to sit in a dark room with classical music and colors washing over you, and the capacity restrictions make it so you never feel jammed in. We did the VR add on which was cool, but the massive sound bleed from the main exhibition made it hard to follow. Overall, Im pretty happy with our experience.
It was a really nice experience! Seeing the 3d interpretations of some of the paintings was really cool and my favorite part was the projector room. There was a part where the scene was raining and the floor had raindrops projected on it to look like they were landing in a puddle. I think that was one of my favorites. Not a huge fan of the part with the crabs but everything else was a good visual experience. The VR wasnt bad. I would say it was very pretty but if you suffer from motion sickness you may want to steer clear. I also had to hold the headset to keep it from slipping down my nose but other than that it was a beautiful virtual walk.
One of the most Beautiful exhibitions ever being an artist I was actually feeling pretty much what Van Goghs life was like you actually become one with his paintings as they come alive
Very cool and educational. I would recommend taking your time in the beginning part where I learned so much about Van Gogh and his life.And yes the visuals are amazing . They have lots of comfortable areas for viewing. Very well done!!
Enjoyed this activity with teen daughter, it was much more interesting than I expected! The virtual reality activity at the conclusion was fascinating.
We love it ! You definitely go deep into the life and work of Van Gogh! The Virtual Reality is a most !! Can’t wait to see more artists under this great experience!
I enjoyed the experience. I went with my husband and several siblings. It was a wonderful homage to Van Gogh with text that highlighted the strife and sadness of his life. He was a beautiful man with great artistry. Although, none of his actual works were presented, it was a fine introduction to his collection of work.
Definitely a unique experience that will stay with you for years to come. It is immersive and highly interactive. Walking through the museum was a heightened 3D/Virtual Reality journey.Time stops as Van Goghs life unfolds all around you and you are pulled in to engage, ponder and then remind yourself that you are in NY not Europe. Go check it out.The staff was welcoming and very helpful. A wonderful and Must See experience all around. Catch it while you can!
NOT AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE... ITS ONLY A MOVIE!!! OVER PRICED AND OVER RATED!!! TOURIST TRAP! RUN AWAY!!!! Prepare to sit on the floor for 45 mins and watch projectors of van goghs works randomly shown. Thats it. Nothing else but a gift shop. RUN AWAY GO SOMEWHERE ELSE🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️
The immersive room was very cool! It ran about 30 minutes? Or longer if you chose. The intro hallway before it was okay and kind of like a museum, coloring afterward was popular with many, then there was an VR tour with VanGogh to finish it with. Seemed a little disorganized, but that could be due to being short staffed in Covid times.
A pleasant, educational journey illustrating the life of Van Gogh that ends with an immersive multimedia experience.
Loved it, went the summer of 2021 on Vesey St, NYC. I would definitely do it again. The VIP access includes the VR experience (a must) and a free poster….loved it
A really beautiful and inspiring experience, very detailed. You can be there as much as you want.
We loved the experience!! Everything was done well, the groups moved through the exhibition easily. I learned facts about Van Gogh I did not know and saw some paintings that I had not previously viewed. I would recommend this to all age levels. Fantastic!!
My wife and I live in Rochester. Two of our kids live in Manhattan and Jersey so we purchased 6 tickets for this show and made a day of it at the beautiful pier which has many interesting park elements as well as shopping and restaurants to add to the exhibition experience. We all really enjoyed the full surround portion of the exhibit and then the add-on 3-D option as well as the large format painting and history. Highly recommended.
Van Gogh or Van dont? Lol so youve probably heard a lot of hype about the Van Gogh exhibit in NYC this year. You may also be highly confused as there are TWO Van Gogh exhibits hitting the city at the same time. I know I was very confused and Almost wound up at the wrong location. To make sure everyone is on the same page this is the review for the Van Gogh Exhibit on the WESTSIDE @ VESSEY ST WITH THE V.R. So should you go? The exhibit itself it quite short and you can do everything in under an hr so is it worth the money. Ill tell you this having gone myself. The VIP tickets are completely unessacary. There arent crazy lines and its a waist of money. Id highly advise buying a student senior or veteran discounted ticket if you can. I find the experience is more worth it when it matches what you paid and dont get me wrong the experience is beautiful and breath taking. The beginning is a small area full of post boards giving you a history lesson on van gogh as well as two projected artistic pieces. There are no original artworks of his at this location. The originallity is with the artistic take and interpretation of van goghs art with lights and music and self emersion. The big room youve all seen in the ads that you want to sit in can be very hard to get a seat or floor matt. I suggest going at the very end or very beginning of the day or youll find yourself struggling to get a seat and a good view in the room of everything. You can purchase the V.R. experience separately and you really should. Its calming and serene and it brings Van Goghs art to real life showing you exactly what he saw in France and then how he interpreted it into his paintings of impressionism that we know him for. This event is good for all ages except babies as they will mainly distract from the art and you might also want to note the four story Walk-up that has no elevator for you to use, so you will have to carry the carriage up and down if you bring an infant. Your Baby will probably be amazed for awhile with the lights in the big room so you can take a load off while your family reads and learns in the beginning of the exhibit. All in all its a great hr to spend but do it at a discount and avoid the weekend rushes or you wont have a chance to appreciate the art. I liked it and it a great place to bring a date or family member or even co worker. If you have kids youll probably be there a bit longer as they have a lovely children/adult art interaction center where you can draw something and have your art piece added to there wall as shown in my pictures. They have a cute little gift shop where I bought van gogh guitar pics for a friend. As a final tip there are benches in the beginning at the two projection screens that for some reason people dont sit on. YOU CAN SIT ON THOSE BENCHES AND YOU SHOULD so you get a better experience. I hope you enjoy van gogh on the WEST WIDE WITH THE. V.R. Have fun!
Fantastic! No long lines. Courteous staff. One of a kind experience!
What an exciting trip to the city to see this exhibit! Upon entering you are given a pictures time line of Van Gogh’s life which includes beautiful murals and life sized props. The main stage show is incredible and colorful and peaceful. My young daughters enjoyed the virtual reality tour the best which I must say was fantastic!! A big bonus was that being VIP’s we all received a free poster!
This was an incredible experience! My daughter and I went and we were both impressed with how authentic this experience was. I learned so much about Van Gogh and his life. We were so lucky to be able to do this. Highly recommended to anybody that visits NYC!
I loved it! I am a huge Van Gogh fan and to experience this in a step more than just 2D was amazing! I loved the 3D glasses experience. That was my most favorite. Highly recommend to take that up as a part of the package.Regards,Nishar
I love Van Gogh and have studied his life, but was extremely disappointed by this. It was a nice exhibit but was hardly immersive unless you paid an extra $5 at the end for 3D glasses. I later heard there were two shows in the city and thought perhaps the one I went to wasnt the one I thought it was. Friends went to the other one and had the same reaction. It could have been so much better!
I had a bit of trouble finding this gem, even tho Im a New Yorker, but it was late, so understandable.What a cool exhibit! So sad but so informative as well. The big room was super and at the end we did the virtual reality tour that was excellent!Loved it and so happy we went late--not too many people there.
Amazing! A beautiful exhibit of who Van Gogh was and how that influenced his art. Very well rounded and curated. Absolutely recommend!
Beautiful experience. Take the time to really absorb each section of the exhibit. The music was lovely and perfectly complemented the imagery.
Incredible experience! Beautiful display of his life and creativity. The virtual part at the end should be included. It was an expensive ticket for the VIP. The exhibit alone could have had a little more for your buck. Highly recommended! But pricey if you are going e a family.
One of the most beautiful experiences I shared with my adult daughters. The beautiful paintings filled the walls and came to life with lights and sound that was so peaceful. We could have stayed forever!! I highly recommend this magical event.
There was plenty to keep our 4 year old grandson engaged. There was an area where you could color a Van Gogh print and then project it on a wall. My grandson loved that. The immersive presentation was what we liked best. We watched it twice. There was lots of information about Van Gogh throughoutthe exhibit. We learned a lot. I was disappointed that you had to pay $5 for the VR experience. I think that should be included in the price. Overall it was worth the experience.
It was a great day! Parking was right next to the exhibit, very convenient. They moved the crowds very well around, so much to look at and to read abt Gogh and his “sad” life! The best of all was that big room where the paintings came alive! It was breathtaking!
It was an overall positive experience and I learned some new things about Van Gogh and his life that I didnt know before I came. I enjoyed that it was very information based. (The other Van Gogh exhibit seemed mostly aesthetic). There were only two things I think that could be improved upon, the first being I really think they should have some sort of roof in the projection room. Seeing the blank ceiling really brings you out of the immersion. It would have been perfect, everything about that room was great otherwise. The second thing was the gift shop. Everything was extremely overpriced and had the event logo plastered right on the front really big which took away from the art, the reason were all there. The cheapest thing there, at least from visible price tags was the 12$ socks, they didnt have the logo so thats the only thing I bought. They even covered up the books retail price tag with their logo sticker since they were selling at least three times the retail price. Kind of a jerk thing to do and Im sure more people would buy if it were just a little more normal pricing, I know I would have walked out with several more items. A little markup is fine but it was pretty bad. For example, the mask was $20. $5-8 would be the normal price, $10-$13 should be the markup.
Amazing exhibition! If you are any kind of fan of Van Gogh, this is a must see. If you are traveling with anyone older or has trouble with stairs, you do have to go up two steep flights. There are elevators so don’t be afraid to ask for accommodation. A beautiful and serene experience.
This is a NYC MUST. It was warm, inviting, beautiful and educational all in one. I highly recommend everyone goes at least once.
Fantastic experience! We are in our 60’s - 70’s and this was wonderful, even for the grandparent crowd! Drove down from upstate NY because VanGogh is my favorite impressionist. Totally worth the drive and time! Will go again if I ever get back to NYC. Once in a lifetime arts experience that I would totally recommend! Immerses you in all parts of VanGogh’s life in such a unique way. Even my husband, who is not into artsy stuff truly enjoyed it. Be sure to do the VR experience, was my favorite part!
This was a fun, really cool experience. A lot of reading but, well worth taking your time and enjoying all of it since there are only a couple main areas to go thru. (May be boring for younger children or people who aren’t interested in History or art-JUST my opinion!) Go with an open mind and open heart and enjoy the experience!
This was such an amazing experience. Got to learn so much about Van Gogh as an artist and his life! His art is truly one of a kind. The VR experience was a great way to end the experience. Def recommend it!
My son and I really enjoyed our time at the Van Gogh exhibit. My son is planning to go into digital media career-wise so is hard to impress with things like this but he gave the exhibit high praise. A unique experience, particularly in the main room.
The show was very enjoyable. Biographical information about van gogh. Light show was amazing. Next stop was geared for children, coloring. Disappointed the last stop was virtual and additional cost. Should have been included in ticket cost. Did not pay the additional.
Love the vibe! Great for kids- make sure you block a couple of hours of your time.
My friend Celeste and I enjoyed this immensely while in NY in July. Innovative, creative, informative, immersive and relaxing! It was amazing!
This was absolutely amazing. I not only learned so much more about the artist but saw so many paintings for the first time. The light show and narrative of his different paintings coming to life was beautiful. I want to reach out and catch the falling almond blossoms
An absolutely beautiful exhibit. My son was blown away, as was I. It was extremely inviting, exciting and exhilarating. I can’t wait to go again
A unique experience unlike any other Art Exhibit. Learn about his turbulent life thru his paintings. Really enjoyed.
This immersive experience is one of the most unusual experiences Ive ever had. It consists of three rooms, each dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh.The first room is a fairly standard exhibition about Van Goghs life and artistic work, similar to what you might see at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.The second room is the immersive room. Its hard to explain as there is nothing to compare it to. In this large room, people sit on chairs or the floor while visual images of Van Goghs work , shown in images like the locations in which they were painted are shown on the walls and floor. With the appropriate music. I felt like I understood his work on a deeper level than I thought possible.The third room has blank copies of Starry Night and other works by Van Gogh. There are crayons you can use to color in the copies.This experience is an expensive one, but this is an unusual experience and in my view, well worth it.
Absolutely loved it Truly learned facts I didn’t know and enjoyed the whole experience Such a great day and location gave us other opportunities to eat and experience.
The Van Gogh Experience in NYC was enjoyable and worth the time. The VR segment was the best part of the experience. The immersion room was pretty cool, too. My only criticism is I wished there were actual paintings rather than reproductions. But, even so, one should definitely experience the exhibit.
Spectacular journey into the artistic treasures of Van Gogh while his works of art become alive! The virtual experience at end was fantastic as you walk in Van Gogh’s shoes for his inspiration in his amazing works of art!
Liked this exhibit better than the first one at seaport. Beautiful immersion room, music. AR experience was good as well.
It was a nice experience. I expected more for the cost of the tickets and parking because the actual show only runs about 30 mins. But I did get some good footage.
Not quite like viewing the actual Van Gogh painting where you can see the paint and brushstrokes but a great experience nevertheless. Wonderful interactive room where you can sit and see his works projected all around you. Came from Staten Island and the new fast ferry took us right there which was a plus.
It would get 5 stars, but there were way too many people going in and out and walking through the immersion party of the exhibit. Entry was timed. I assumed this was due to COVID and to allow one group to finish before another was ready to go in the emmersion. Really, I cant say that I could see any benefit to the time entry. I love to truly be present during an experience such s this. The constant flow of people in front of your view and chatter made it very difficult. The one thing that made me feel better was that the tickets were only $40
Simply amazing! We honestly did not want to leave! The Immersive Room was the best part of it, I absolutely love how throughout the experience, Van Goghs work was brought to life in so many unexpected ways! We loved the VR experience as well! Please opt for the VIP experience if youre able to! This exhibit did not disappoint. By the way, the picture below is an actual room created to mirror a painting, its not the actual painting! Pretty cool, huh?
The Van Gogh exhibit was awesome! My favorite painting in art is Starry Night. I’ve visited it at MOMA many times. The exhibit gave Starry Night, and Van Goghs many beautiful paintings a beautiful historical context, and sense of living that was wonderful to experience. I truly could have stayed in the large moving exhibit room for hours! It was so relaxing, and there was always something new to catch your eye. Thank you for a great experience on my first foray into the city since March 2020.
This isnt my husbands kind of thing and even he loved it. There were a couple of benches, beach chairs and lots of spots on the floor.The VR experience, included in the VIP ticket price, was incredible. We parked right next to the venue and it only cost $25 on Spot Hero.
Absolutely loved the VanGogh Experience, my sons favorite part was the Virtual Reality experience!
The best experience of my life … no words to describe my feelings when I have in front of me all that beauty and the experience in my mind of hiof thinking I’m was inside his mind too, or at least what he was experience or thinking, or was he was not… surreal
Such an amazing exhibit. The VR experience at the end was definitely worth it! VIPs would receive a complimentary poster at the gift shop. Totally loved it!
Van Gogh the Immersive Experience was informative and beautiful. The first room included large panels of information about Van Goghs life, but because of the timed tickets , everyone was in that small room reading and jostling for position. Id recommend progressing to the second room right away, then returning to read at your leisure. Take a gentle stroll around, sit on the chairs provided and relax and be surrounded by beauty.
My dear friend, Nina Lewis, now Rivera, had surprised me with tickets to both Van Gogh experiences and I thought the Vesey St exhibit was hands down the better one!! Im also very glad we chose to see this one first! It gave a more indepth prospective of the artist and thoroughly detailed his life, influences, and art. Kudos!
Amazing exhibit full of surprises. Friendly staff and useful map app.
We had an amazing time. I loved the ambiance, sounds, and visuals. I highly recommend this event. Very well put together. My kids loved the VR experience at the end.
Overall great experience. My favorite part was at the end where you channel your inner Van Gogh and color some of his famous artwork.
A good time was had by all!Make sure to sit and enjoy all the scenes on the big screens! And the VR is a definite must do! Even came home with a Starry Night poster!
We had such a wonderful time at this amazing exhibit! Love the coloring afterwards!
The Van Gogh Exhibit truly is an experience to enjoy!I was blown away by the way the exhibit was set up. You are given a thorough history of Van Goghs life and struggles. That he had only sold one painting while he was alive. To see how his perspectives of a simple ordinary item was transformed over and over again in a different light, was beautiful.The main room captivates you with digital transformations of Van Goghs life and art. It is a joy to be immersed in the music and ambience, to be transported to a different place while enjoying Van Goghs art.You move on to the next room where you can select one of Van Goghs pieces to color. Then one you are done, you can scan your colored image and watch it displayed on the wall as part of the exhibit itself.The VR Experience takes you on a journey through time and understanding what Van Gogh saw and how he was able to capture these moments in time. Beautifully done!I recommend purchasing the VIP package as it makes going through the exhibit easier. The VR Experience is included in the VIP ticket as well as a free poster.Beautifully done and we had a fabulous time!Thank you!
Very enjoyable, first you walk through a space with blown up paintings that have all kinds of 3D visual effects, then you spend about an hour in a huge space surrounded by changing images and sound. I recommend to tag on the VR experience at the end, it takes you on a walk through a village made op of elements from the paintings.
I dont know what I was expecting but I liked what it is. It isnt at all like going to the Museum and actually LOOKING AT the paintings. You really shouldnt compare them, they are entirely different experiences. It is as described, an immersive, experience. The music and the imagery surrounds you and gets inside your head. I actually felt the snow falling. I watched the little cart in the landscape traveling on the road - I was there. And there is the most wonderful small park outside the venue I didnt even know about. Will leave that discovery to you if you havent already visited. Overall it was a lovely day and I recommend it for the whole family
As a big fan of the Art of Van Gogh, I was pretty knowledgeable on the basics of the artist life. And while the show does offer some very interesting parts, such as the bedroom scene made real and the virtual room with the changing walls, I found the overall exhibit small and lacking any substance. You could buzz through the entire thing in under an hour. Some better reproductions of his work would be a plus. While looking at the poor resolution prints on fabric I found myself wishing I was at the Met or one of the many NYC museums appreciating actual artwork. Maybe it was a case of high expectations after reading so many 5 star reviews, but I was underwhelmed.
It was excellent. I saw it in November - COVID precautions in place. The exhibit is truly immersive and very enjoyable. Plan a good two hours - the time spent in the most immersive part is very enjoyable and relaxing. However, the other displays were excellent - lots to learn and interact with. We did not do the VR goggles part, which did not seem necessary and cost extra. In short, it was a great experience!
Marvelous. Initially I saw a Van Gogh exhibit at the Louvre in Paris. This show was more imaginative and contained more works.
This experience was a complete waste of money. The exhibit is two rooms. The immersive experience is simply a room with a video projected on the walls of animated paintings (it was interesting for about a few minutes before we lost interest). It took me and my girlfriend 15-20 minutes to get through the entire exhibit (and we even walked around a second time to make sure we didn’t miss anything).
This was an amazing experience. The imagery and sound was mesmerizing. we so enjoyed the children’s reactions to visuals coming and going without understanding. It was just as magical for us. I bought a family of five tkts in Phoenix as i did not want them to miss the opportunity.
I thoroughly enjoyed this exhibit. No crowds (Monday afternoon) very organized. Can finish in 60-90 min depending on how fast you read! I wasn’t sure which exhibit was the one I wanted so I got tickets to both this one on Vesey St and at Pier 36. Will compare both in July!! Worth the senior, student, veterans admission.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Van Gogh Exhibit NYC The Immersive Experience 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-02This was the best exhibit Ive seen in years. Van Gogh was spectacular! The setting on the Hudson was beautiful. I was born and raised in Manhattan, but hadnt been downtown in 30 years. It was wonderful. Everyone should take advantage of the headsets for the immersive experience. Its well worth the $5. There is parking right there. Its not cheap, but so convenient!
Review №2
2022-03-22The Van Gogh exhibit was excellent. The way everything came together, the colors, the story, his vision, his dreams, and his struggles, were executed flawlessly. The VR activity and 3D visuals (of his room painting and others) transported me to another place and time.Adorable for an NYC date or hanging out with family and friends. It is fresh, and we had a lot of fun; I recommend it for kids, so much to learn and sweet activities like drawing almost at the end—no waiting in line. Bathrooms venue was nice and clean. Everything looked new and well-taken care off. A Must GO!
Review №3
2022-04-10Absolutely incredible! Get the VIP package. The VR is absolutely worth it. It was so amazing to see how Van Gogh was inspired by his outside environment to do beautiful paintings. It was really sad to read about his mental illness and that struggles he endured but it added power to his works of art.
Review №4
2022-02-02I love it …. My mom whom graduated as an art professor in her country dreams of paintings and artists. This was the best gift I had given her after being in this country for over 35 years she has been able to experience for the first time an exhibition but in a modern way … she taught me his story as we visualized his paintings station by station . We hope to go back so she can teach my 15 year old everything she knows and studied… we were truly happy
Review №5
2021-12-30This was like nothing else I have ever experienced. The exhibit was beautiful, calming and peaceful. The lights go down you pick a spot for you and your party and watch the show on the walls around you. You can social distance and they give you a huge sunflower when you enter the exhibit. There is also a gift shop when you exit so you can take a souvenir home. I would recommend seeing the beautiful paintings brought to life by this experience.
Review №6
2021-12-04We thought that we had purchased tickets to the WRONG Van Gogh Immersive because we ended at the other one at Pier 36 first. I tried to get my money back for this show but all they would do was offer a voucher, so we decided to go to this one anyway!! We are so very glad we did!!!! This Van Gogh Immersive is so educational and has much more to it!!! You get to really know the artist!! We got to BE Van Gogh’s, and the virtual reality section was incredible!!! We HIGHLY recommend this experience!
Review №7
2022-02-02Amazing display of the most breathtaking work. Easy to navigate exhibit. Most of it is interactive, Hi-tech throughout, with the opportunity to color your own “Van Gogh” and view it on the screen. Highly recommend the VIP package so you get the entire experience. Excellent compliance with Covid guidelines.
Review №8
2022-03-04I took my sister with me to visit this immersive exhibit and it was definitely a night to remember. We’re both creatives and enjoy art and to be able to learn more about Van Gogh’s background and be put into his “shoes” through his work was truly amazing. I was truly moved and enjoyed every bit of it. I would invite more people to attend while it’s still here!
Review №9
2021-12-10Excellent experience. Really well set up and super informative. Besides the rooms with displays of his artwork and information there’s an immersive experience. A large room with video against the walls and floor. Very cool. For a few more dollars you can do the virtual reality. It was well worth it. You make a reservation…I think they have times every 30 minutes. This keeps the crowd at a minimum. They check for proof of vaccine.
Review №10
2022-04-09Amazing. Theres no words to describe how incredible it was. Youre not able to look at art, but join the immersive experience and look at it in 3D not only with the main room, but also the virtual experience. Youre also able to learn about his life and take knowledge out of the experience