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This adventure went smoothly, with easy metered street parking, ticketing via phone, quick security check, and enough space for social distancing. We all wore masks, although we are vaccinated. About 25% of other guests were masked. All-gendered restrooms, very clean. The whole space was very clean! Staff was attentive and welcoming. The cost was rather expensive, for the 35 minute experience. We stayed about 45 minutes, then visited the gift shop. So, all in, about an hour start to finish. It was beautiful and the music was lovely. But for this price, I might have done something else. It's just that I'm on a super tight budget and this was our big splurge for the summer. But I didn't realize it was only 35-minutes!! It's pretty and really well done. It would make a nice date night outing, if you pair it with dinner at a local restaurant. But boy is it expensive. There is also a super cute café, but that was out of our budget. There are tables, chairs, and cozy couches near the café.
This was amazing. I loved every single thing about this exhibit. The larger than life Van Gogh images were "layered" and they all moved across the walls, so that it almost created a 3D looking effect. Coupled with the beautiful music, it was magical. It brought everything to life. I stayed for an hour but could have stayed for more. With the flex tickets, you have more time to linger or arrive earlier if you need to. It's up to you. Well done.
We came here for the one of my daughter's birthday wishes for our trip. She truly enjoyed the entire show. While my husband and also enjoyed the show but felt the ticket prices are a bit high for what you get. The ticket prices are extremely high ranging from $55- $99 for non packages. The show is a 30-35 minute looped show that is shown in all the rooms of the museum. While the music and the moving artwork is well done I truly thought each room would provide different images or experience. We came during "Peak hours" on a Friday night but only did the general admission, so happy we didn't opt for the higher price tickets as for us the items you receive were not worth it. They have a bar and push purchasing a drink while you watch the show, as you leave there is a small cafe next to the gift shop full of all kinds of merchandise from facial mask to finer jewelry. We chose to do the valet parking, the exhibit validates which keeps the cost at a flare rate instead of the changing cost based on your hourly stay. The staff was helpful and there are COVID restrictions in place along with hand sanitizer in many areas of the exhibit.
Came here with my fiancé on Saturday night and it was definitely a cool experience. We were able to walk right in at the time of our ticket, and there were no lines. Everything is very organized when you walk in before the exhibit. The door guy checked to make sure we had tickets, then we walked in and the lady took our temperatures and then scanned the tickets. Then, we walked up some stairs, and another girl explained where the bar areas are and explained that the place is pretty much a circles so you cant miss any of the show since both exhibit rooms play the same show. The art and music were beautiful and fun to watch and hear. At first, we stood/sat in the back of the second room, but the mirrors in the middle of the room were not helpful at all and actually very intrusive. However, we stayed to rewatch the show, and got a seat on the white booth in the middle of the room and our view was SO much better. The mirrors actually ended up adding to the experience depending on the angle you were sitting at in the room. I suggest if you go, walk around to different angles of the room, because you could miss so much if you don't. I do believe that the tickets were a bit too expensive for the experience. It was beautiful and immersive, but the show is only 30 minutes and a bit overrated. Also, the gift shop and bar areas took up more rooms than the actual show itself (BUT, there were plenty of socially distanced circles and there still was a decent amount of space. They were constantly counting the number of people in the place due to COVID restrictions). I kinda wish we saw the show on the balcony, as well, but honestly, after watching the same show twice, I didn't need to see it a third time. We DID have fun, but it was a bit disappointing, in my opinion. I am glad we got the experience to go, though, and I'm happy I bought the tickets back in January before they all sold out.
What a unique experience. My sister got me tickets to this for my birthday, since at the time it was one of the few events that was doing social distancing. I wasn't too sure but to expect, but it was really cool. I liked that our tickets came with a Van Gogh mask. The projections were very pretty, and the music was super pretty. It was cool to be able to enjoy it at our own pace and just sit and vibe for however long we wanted to. Naturally, there's tons of photo taking, but everyone that was there at the time we went was really respectful about it and it wasn't really noticeable. There's a cafe that offers French desserts and cookies that look like paintings, which was cute. There's also a gift shop that had a very wide range of souvenirs available, from pins and socks to glassware and umbrellas. Unfortunately the gift shop was a little rich for my blood and I had to pass.
This is my second Van Gogh Exhibit, so I knew the drill. Or so I thought. We got the Premium ticket, which entitled us to flexible entry (+/- 1 hour from our reservation), a free poster, and a cushion to sit on. The good: - We had the opportunity to go through the gift shop while we waited. - We could sit and wait for our entry time in an air-conditioned seating area. - We stayed through one round, then walked around the other rooms and balcony to get a different vantage point. The bad: - The flexible entry was not beneficial at all because our reservation was for 5:30, but the venue didn't open until 5:30. - There were only two posters left to choose from instead of eight. - The cushion was so worn and not at all cushiony. - The crowd was not controlled. It seemed crowded and the entry to the immersive experience was a divided curtain that stayed open most of the time, so the digital displays were disrupted and light reflected off the mirrors during the show. It was very annoying. - The mirrors were actually in the way of the viewing area.
Immersive art is the new thing! Found a promo code via instagram and was able to save 35%. I have attended all three shows (Van Gogh, Kahlo, Mozart). Premium ticket is not worth the premium price unless you collect posters. The cushion is kind of flat and the idea is to move around and experience each area or wall. Kid friendly, date day or night friendly. I took the train from the burbs and got a Lyft. Treats and beverages are available in the gift shop, staff is friendly enough to answer questions. Music isn't too loud and it's not too dark either.
We felt the upsell from the moment we bought tickets and they asked us if we wanted to buy a cushion...it seemed the experience was mostly about that. Buy a drink, buy a scarf, buy a cushion, etc...Marketing genius at its best. I'm very familiar with Van Gogh and spent many hours at his museum in Amsterdam which was extraordinary. This projected his works on the wall and the curated sound track was well done, but it wasn't a deep or richness of art experience for us. If you don't know his works, it would be especially hard to enjoy. Certainly not worthy of the ticket price. The entire video loop lasts about 35 min and while there are a couple different rooms, they're about alternative perspective rather than alternative content. We were there less than an hour and we tried hard to find things to enjoy. Afterwards we felt a bit dizzy so sensory sensitive people should take care. Parking was readily available on Clark on a weekday evening and metered. I wouldn't recommend this.
Went to see the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit today and it was amazing. Even if you aren't a fan of Van Gogh or Impressionism art, it's very cool to watch. I am a fan of both so I found it to be spectacular. The way his famous art takes shape and form on the walls and floors with the music was absolutely beautiful. It was not too loud as others mentioned. It was the perfect volume. Few tips: I wasn't a VIP guest but I was still able to get a seat. Go Early. Try to go before 10am to beat the lines and crowds. Watch it at least twice, once taking photos and once just watching it uninterrupted. Park on street. Metered parking on Clark. I parked on the street for $5. Go see it before it leaves Chicago!
When they say immersive they mean it. It's not just the sight which completely envelopes the whole space, but also the sound. It's loud, it's surround, it's totally cool. Still pictures that moves. The paintings come to life with the invisible movement of the brush strokes. Even the floors are part of the canvas. All this is accompanied by music that fits the scene. It will move you. My pictures will not do this justice. You have to experience this. It is pricey so to get your monies worth go for seconds- we stayed for thirds - and when was the last time you were astounded?
My husband surprised me with the VIP date package. It was $350 for 2, so quite pricey. We got to sit up in a balcony and enjoy the show. We had the balcony for about an hour and were given a $30 bottle of champagne and a box with 4 chocolates. The experience was nice. It was enjoyable to be away from the rest of the crowd. We were hoping there might be some dialogue and history about Van Gogh, but there wasn't. The show was trippy. We joked that it might be good to watch on shrooms haha. It was a nice date idea, but again very pricey, so I don't know that I'd be back for other exhibits.
Since they clearly have not updated it to Frida Kahlo's immersive experience, I have to make my review here. This was a disappointment. This was a HORRIBLE and a disgrace to Frida Kahlo's artistry. This DID NOT represent Frida's trajectory. They barely showed any of her art, there was no storyline or cohesiveness. There were many blank moments where no art was shown. Half was Diego Rivera's art, the other half was Frida and some nonsense that had nothing to do with Frida Kahlo. The music made absolutely no sense. All kinds of absurd music that did not go with her art or Mexico. Clearly this was a quick, watered down, white washed version of a money grab immersive experience. The gift shop was a joke. They had Van Gogh all over the place. They were desperate to get rid of Van Gogh merchandise. Clearly, whoever made this, had no knowledge of Frida's artistry and caliber.
I think I set my expectations too high, because I was disappointed. At $65 a ticket, this 35-minute looped event just isn't worth the price. The visual presentation is very dynamic and features his most recognizable works. It's perfectly timed with a terrific musical score. But the audio is too loud, overpowering the visuals. (We were offered earplugs when we checked in.) The projection is grainy. I thought it would be an opportunity to see Van Gogh's brushstrokes magnified, but the clarity is not there. (The haystacks are an exception.) Forget about social distancing. It was packed on a Friday evening. Yes, I've had my shots... but I'm still not comfortable rubbing shoulders with people. Looked like less than 20% of the audience was wearing masks, us included. And forget about sitting on the floor unless you don't mind getting tripped over. Also disappointed in the free mask that came with our ticket. A neck gaiter? Really? But it was wonderful to be back in the Germania Club, which has been given a new life. It had become run down and was closed for years. It's now a Chicago landmark and completely renovated by new owners. Freshly painted, refinished wood floors, updated bathrooms, new windows and super clean. If this peaks an interest in Van Gogh, hopefully people will visit the Chicago Art Institute, where some of the originals featured here are on display.
Located around North and LaSalle, Pipers Alley Garage via SpotHero is a good place to Park. Fun and chill way to see some art and not be too bored with a museum. I would like a virtual tour too but this was nice enough, if they would ease up on the heat, must have been 80 inside. Don't bother with a VIP package if you want a cushion but otherwise go for it and support local art venues! The staff are diverse, funky, and super nice try to tip the barista when you get a delicious Nespresso espresso. Pretty decor and lounge area as well. read more
The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit has been popping up around the country for a while now, and what better place to experience it than in a cosmopolitan city like Chicago? Let's just say it comes with a price. The experience is summed up pretty nicely by others: 35 minute show that loops with music and art projected around you, minus the ceiling. The production itself was beautiful and I particularly loved the orchestral score, including the use of Adagio for Strings. I've always admired Van Gogh's work but if you are looking to learn more or be enthralled by his iconic pieces, you may be better off visiting his museum in Amsterdam (highly recommend btw!) You're welcome to stay after to continue enjoying the show. Be forewarned though that people will often come and go, and like many of us millenials, will want to take photos alongside the walls as the art is being projected. If you aren't a fan of this or it distracts you, then I'd reconsider visiting. Lastly, I can't help but feel cheated by the price of admission though. For a $65 flex ticket (which was all that was available at time of purchase), you were able to enter within +/- 2 hours of your designated time. For a 35-minute show projected onto the walls, it was a bit much in my opinion. If you've got the time, money, and appreciation for gorgeous art, then definitely check out the exhibit. read more
I enjoyed this exhibit even more than I expected I would. Tall walls served to showcase dramatic, ever-changing images set to music. My best advice is to not look into the exhibit too much before going. Just go and take it in. As far as notes about the venue, they will confiscate water bottles, but soft drinks and adult beverages are available for purchase while viewing. Though it may seem like you are only afforded an hour or so, you are free to stay for as many loops as you like, as there is no system for monitoring when one departs (at least that was the case for our Friday afternoon visit). This is a must-see, and I am thrilled to have immersed myself into this dynamic experience. read more
5 years ago
This adventure went smoothly, with easy metered street parking, ticketing via phone, quick security check, and enough space for social distancing. We all wore masks, although we are vaccinated. About 25% of other guests were masked. All-gendered restrooms, very clean. The whole space was very clean! Staff was attentive and welcoming. The cost was rather expensive, for the 35 minute experience. We stayed about 45 minutes, then visited the gift shop. So, all in, about an hour start to finish. It was beautiful and the music was lovely. But for this price, I might have done something else. It's just that I'm on a super tight budget and this was our big splurge for the summer. But I didn't realize it was only 35-minutes!! It's pretty and really well done. It would make a nice date night outing, if you pair it with dinner at a local restaurant. But boy is it expensive. There is also a super cute café, but that was out of our budget. There are tables, chairs, and cozy couches near the café. read more
5 years ago
This was amazing. I loved every single thing about this exhibit. The larger than life Van Gogh images were "layered" and they all moved across the walls, so that it almost created a 3D looking effect. Coupled with the beautiful music, it was magical. It brought everything to life. I stayed for an hour but could have stayed for more. With the flex tickets, you have more time to linger or arrive earlier if you need to. It's up to you. Well done. read more
We came here for the one of my daughter's birthday wishes for our trip. She truly enjoyed the entire show. While my husband and also enjoyed the show but felt the ticket prices are a bit high for what you get. The ticket prices are extremely high ranging from $55- $99 for non packages. The show is a 30-35 minute looped show that is shown in all the rooms of the museum. While the music and the moving artwork is well done I truly thought each room would provide different images or experience. We came during "Peak hours" on a Friday night but only did the general admission, so happy we didn't opt for the higher price tickets as for us the items you receive were not worth it. They have a bar and push purchasing a drink while you watch the show, as you leave there is a small cafe next to the gift shop full of all kinds of merchandise from facial mask to finer jewelry. We chose to do the valet parking, the exhibit validates which keeps the cost at a flare rate instead of the changing cost based on your hourly stay. The staff was helpful and there are COVID restrictions in place along with hand sanitizer in many areas of the exhibit. read more
5 years ago
Came here with my fiancé on Saturday night and it was definitely a cool experience. We were able to walk right in at the time of our ticket, and there were no lines. Everything is very organized when you walk in before the exhibit. The door guy checked to make sure we had tickets, then we walked in and the lady took our temperatures and then scanned the tickets. Then, we walked up some stairs, and another girl explained where the bar areas are and explained that the place is pretty much a circles so you cant miss any of the show since both exhibit rooms play the same show. The art and music were beautiful and fun to watch and hear. At first, we stood/sat in the back of the second room, but the mirrors in the middle of the room were not helpful at all and actually very intrusive. However, we stayed to rewatch the show, and got a seat on the white booth in the middle of the room and our view was SO much better. The mirrors actually ended up adding to the experience depending on the angle you were sitting at in the room. I suggest if you go, walk around to different angles of the room, because you could miss so much if you don't. I do believe that the tickets were a bit too expensive for the experience. It was beautiful and immersive, but the show is only 30 minutes and a bit overrated. Also, the gift shop and bar areas took up more rooms than the actual show itself (BUT, there were plenty of socially distanced circles and there still was a decent amount of space. They were constantly counting the number of people in the place due to COVID restrictions). I kinda wish we saw the show on the balcony, as well, but honestly, after watching the same show twice, I didn't need to see it a third time. We DID have fun, but it was a bit disappointing, in my opinion. I am glad we got the experience to go, though, and I'm happy I bought the tickets back in January before they all sold out. read more
What a unique experience. My sister got me tickets to this for my birthday, since at the time it was one of the few events that was doing social distancing. I wasn't too sure but to expect, but it was really cool. I liked that our tickets came with a Van Gogh mask. The projections were very pretty, and the music was super pretty. It was cool to be able to enjoy it at our own pace and just sit and vibe for however long we wanted to. Naturally, there's tons of photo taking, but everyone that was there at the time we went was really respectful about it and it wasn't really noticeable. There's a cafe that offers French desserts and cookies that look like paintings, which was cute. There's also a gift shop that had a very wide range of souvenirs available, from pins and socks to glassware and umbrellas. Unfortunately the gift shop was a little rich for my blood and I had to pass. read more
This is my second Van Gogh Exhibit, so I knew the drill. Or so I thought. We got the Premium ticket, which entitled us to flexible entry (+/- 1 hour from our reservation), a free poster, and a cushion to sit on. The good: - We had the opportunity to go through the gift shop while we waited. - We could sit and wait for our entry time in an air-conditioned seating area. - We stayed through one round, then walked around the other rooms and balcony to get a different vantage point. The bad: - The flexible entry was not beneficial at all because our reservation was for 5:30, but the venue didn't open until 5:30. - There were only two posters left to choose from instead of eight. - The cushion was so worn and not at all cushiony. - The crowd was not controlled. It seemed crowded and the entry to the immersive experience was a divided curtain that stayed open most of the time, so the digital displays were disrupted and light reflected off the mirrors during the show. It was very annoying. - The mirrors were actually in the way of the viewing area. read more
Immersive art is the new thing! Found a promo code via instagram and was able to save 35%. I have attended all three shows (Van Gogh, Kahlo, Mozart). Premium ticket is not worth the premium price unless you collect posters. The cushion is kind of flat and the idea is to move around and experience each area or wall. Kid friendly, date day or night friendly. I took the train from the burbs and got a Lyft. Treats and beverages are available in the gift shop, staff is friendly enough to answer questions. Music isn't too loud and it's not too dark either. read more
We felt the upsell from the moment we bought tickets and they asked us if we wanted to buy a cushion...it seemed the experience was mostly about that. Buy a drink, buy a scarf, buy a cushion, etc...Marketing genius at its best. I'm very familiar with Van Gogh and spent many hours at his museum in Amsterdam which was extraordinary. This projected his works on the wall and the curated sound track was well done, but it wasn't a deep or richness of art experience for us. If you don't know his works, it would be especially hard to enjoy. Certainly not worthy of the ticket price. The entire video loop lasts about 35 min and while there are a couple different rooms, they're about alternative perspective rather than alternative content. We were there less than an hour and we tried hard to find things to enjoy. Afterwards we felt a bit dizzy so sensory sensitive people should take care. Parking was readily available on Clark on a weekday evening and metered. I wouldn't recommend this. read more
Went to see the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit today and it was amazing. Even if you aren't a fan of Van Gogh or Impressionism art, it's very cool to watch. I am a fan of both so I found it to be spectacular. The way his famous art takes shape and form on the walls and floors with the music was absolutely beautiful. It was not too loud as others mentioned. It was the perfect volume. Few tips: I wasn't a VIP guest but I was still able to get a seat. Go Early. Try to go before 10am to beat the lines and crowds. Watch it at least twice, once taking photos and once just watching it uninterrupted. Park on street. Metered parking on Clark. I parked on the street for $5. Go see it before it leaves Chicago! read more
When they say immersive they mean it. It's not just the sight which completely envelopes the whole space, but also the sound. It's loud, it's surround, it's totally cool. Still pictures that moves. The paintings come to life with the invisible movement of the brush strokes. Even the floors are part of the canvas. All this is accompanied by music that fits the scene. It will move you. My pictures will not do this justice. You have to experience this. It is pricey so to get your monies worth go for seconds- we stayed for thirds - and when was the last time you were astounded? read more
My husband surprised me with the VIP date package. It was $350 for 2, so quite pricey. We got to sit up in a balcony and enjoy the show. We had the balcony for about an hour and were given a $30 bottle of champagne and a box with 4 chocolates. The experience was nice. It was enjoyable to be away from the rest of the crowd. We were hoping there might be some dialogue and history about Van Gogh, but there wasn't. The show was trippy. We joked that it might be good to watch on shrooms haha. It was a nice date idea, but again very pricey, so I don't know that I'd be back for other exhibits. read more
5 years ago
Since they clearly have not updated it to Frida Kahlo's immersive experience, I have to make my review here. This was a disappointment. This was a HORRIBLE and a disgrace to Frida Kahlo's artistry. This DID NOT represent Frida's trajectory. They barely showed any of her art, there was no storyline or cohesiveness. There were many blank moments where no art was shown. Half was Diego Rivera's art, the other half was Frida and some nonsense that had nothing to do with Frida Kahlo. The music made absolutely no sense. All kinds of absurd music that did not go with her art or Mexico. Clearly this was a quick, watered down, white washed version of a money grab immersive experience. The gift shop was a joke. They had Van Gogh all over the place. They were desperate to get rid of Van Gogh merchandise. Clearly, whoever made this, had no knowledge of Frida's artistry and caliber. read more
I think I set my expectations too high, because I was disappointed. At $65 a ticket, this 35-minute looped event just isn't worth the price. The visual presentation is very dynamic and features his most recognizable works. It's perfectly timed with a terrific musical score. But the audio is too loud, overpowering the visuals. (We were offered earplugs when we checked in.) The projection is grainy. I thought it would be an opportunity to see Van Gogh's brushstrokes magnified, but the clarity is not there. (The haystacks are an exception.) Forget about social distancing. It was packed on a Friday evening. Yes, I've had my shots... but I'm still not comfortable rubbing shoulders with people. Looked like less than 20% of the audience was wearing masks, us included. And forget about sitting on the floor unless you don't mind getting tripped over. Also disappointed in the free mask that came with our ticket. A neck gaiter? Really? But it was wonderful to be back in the Germania Club, which has been given a new life. It had become run down and was closed for years. It's now a Chicago landmark and completely renovated by new owners. Freshly painted, refinished wood floors, updated bathrooms, new windows and super clean. If this peaks an interest in Van Gogh, hopefully people will visit the Chicago Art Institute, where some of the originals featured here are on display. read more
I wanted to see the immersive Van Gogh exhibit since last year but between the state shut downs it was hard to get tickets. I finally got to go and I loved it so much that I watch the show 4 times in a row from different vantage views in the room. The final was from the balcony and I think that was my favorite. The exhibit is very interactive you get to sit inside a social distanced circle and admire the works of art moving across the room synchronized to classical music and reflected in mirrors located throughout the room. However if you do not want to you do not have to sit on the floor, they have chairs and benches available throughout the rooms. My tickets included a floor sitting cushion and a Van Gogh poster, but you can opt in for just general admission and purchase additional items at the end in a gift shop. The staff is sanitizing between the groups and limits room capacity. read more
I love art, I love music and I love adult beverages, so this exhibit hit all of the marks for me and it had Van Gogh! So I was winning all the way. I have visited many a great art museum during my heyday of domestic and international travels and before Yelping: from British Museum (London), Guggenheim Museum (New York), Musée d'Orsay and The Musée du Louvre (Paris), State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg) and of course my home town go to place, The Art Institute of Chicago. Those visits brought me such joy and happiness viewing my favorite pieces. But I am here to tell you that this experience was so wonderful that I was taken me to a whole new level of enjoyment viewing art. The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit was a feast for the eyes, ears and tongue. The exhibit employed over 50 digital projectors in this high-tech extravaganza that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. This exhibit was designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris. The exhibit was held at the Germania Club Building in Old Town, also called The Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago. The exhibit occupied four rooms in the space. The actual running time of the exhibit was about 35-minutes in length in a continuous loop, which means you can watch it multiple times. There were quite a few identical projections displayed in each of the rooms throughout the show. with the main room covering 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a glorious musical score that blends electronic and classical compositions. It was as if they looked at my Spotify playlist and picked some of my favorite pieces to listen to as my eyes took in the glory of Van Gogh flowing across the walls and floors: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007 Prelude, Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev, Adagio for Strings, Handel Keyboard Suite in D Minor to name a few. This is not a movie, but animated still art, if that makes any sense. They are no using the term immersive lightly, you are immersed in Van Gogh for 30 plus minutes, more if you decide to repeat the experience. Art is literally flowing all around you and in every room, morphing into full visualizations of the final piece. I simply died when Starry Nights and Peace presented as it was just divine. The Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago did a wonderful job in hosting this event. The rooms were spaced for social distancing, with large circles on the floor for folks to sit on the floor. There were also a few benches as well, not that many. After people moved from a bench, a staff member would come out and wipe it down with a Clorox wipe. There was a cafe as well as a bar serving adult drinks (yay!) and a gift shop on the way out with some lovely overpriced things. We got the Flex tickets, which worked out $65 a person. This option allowed us a +/- 2 hour arrival time, a rented Van Gogh cushion to sit on the floor (came in handy for the first viewing) and a free poster. I have been asked multiple times was the exhibit worth the price of the ticket and for me, The Queen and my BFF the answer is yes, a thousand times yes! That hour was an amazing experience and opened me up to a new way to experience art. Now I need to see Monet this way with Mahler, Pollack with Jazz, Dali with Monk, The Impressionist period with The Police (thinking outside the box). Will I stop going to a brick and mortar building to see art...nope. But would I repeat this experience again with a different artist and soundtrack...oh yes I would. If you can get tickets and go to this event, please do. If not, please look at my photos as I took a lot. They definitely do not do justice to what I saw with the naked eye, but if you are going to get a tickets, this will have to do. read more
The exhibit is a wonderful one. I was impressed by the loop show. However this is about 45 minutes long and it's a little bit overpriced, since I set the expectations too high to give a 5 star. There is a loop show on the 1st and 2nd floor, with a gift shop. That's it. read more
We paid for the flex option because our time slot sold out, not worth it. Overall it was a tad underwhelming, the visuals were amazing paired with perfect music. However the exhibit was over so quick, the show is on a 30 minute loop projected in several rooms. In my mind I thought there would be the show, maybe some actual art work or material from Van Gogh. Just the show on a loop, that's all. We watched the show twice, once from the balcony, which has a 20 minute time limit to give everyone a chance to experience the view. Great show just wish it was more to experience. read more
I surprised my bf on Valentine's Day with tickets to this Van Gogh exhibition. We had premiere tickets that came with cushions and Van Gogh posters. The whole experience is on a loop so you can catch up to where you started no matter when you arrive. There are multiple "rooms" and it's covid friendly with circular areas all over that shows how far you should be from others. The cushion came in handy bc most of the time, everyone picked a circle and sat and watched the experience. You can totally sit without cushions too. I was the annoying one going from room to room circle to circle to fully immerse myself into the experience. I wish others did the same. Welcome to Chicago. read more
Know what you are getting before you attend. This is a large room with different angles we're you get to enjoy the same video from different points of view!! The video is about 25 mins long. We watched it from three different angles. Upstairs was my favorite view. read more
3 years ago
Location is convenient. Very busy place. Packed on a Saturday. There are cushions you can get for free (I think) to sit on in the exhibit. We were not told, so we didn't have them. The experience is fine. I went in with no expectations, which I am glad about. Cool music and visuals but overall I feel it is overhyped. It is just a room with the same video playing on repeat. A small glass of wine in a plastic cup is about $13. The top terrace view was my favorite, only place I could find with open seating. I won't recommend to anyone I know. If you love Van Gough though, then gough! read more
5 years ago
Cool experience...really appreciate how they kept crowds limited and respected social distancing. Clean venue. Highly recommend...I loved it! MAKE SURE to stop for empanadas/coffee/ small bites next door at the cafe. The owner and staff were wonderful and everything we shared there was delicious... especially the fruit filled dough and empanadas! read more
Interesting multimedia presentation, if only a tad short at only 35 minutes. As a result I stayed for a second showing. Multiple rooms from which to enjoy the presentation, my preferred location was the upstairs balcony. read more
5 years ago
This is a 35 minute looped show. We had flex admission tickets, which were definitely pricey for a 35 minute show. We went on a Thursday around 1pm and it was packed with people. There was no enforcement of any social distancing or mask wearing, which was quite disappointing. The photos/video posted were the only ones I could capture without photobombing and people running through the video. Due to so many people in attendance, full immersion was not possible. Upon entry they just let you in while the show is already in mid-progress, which is really bizarre and makes for an awkward experience. Why not limit it by groups and time and run a loop, then let the next group in? For a full immersion experience it would have been cool if the art was also projected on the ceiling, which was not the case. What I liked was that they forewarn you upon entry that the musical numbers accompanying the art projects are loud. They also provide ear plugs for those that want them. In addition I have never been to this Old Town venue, so it was cool to experience this unique architectural venue. read more
Made reservations for a work team outing...glad to have found parking in the condo building in the cul de sac, which was$18 for 2 hours . We walked in after checking in. 2 big flights of stairs considering all the seniors coming to see Van Gogh they should have made better arrangements. With delta variants rampant wish they had mandated masks for all indoor but that wasn't the case either. We went in and was quite packed with no chairs available . After paying $60/person I would expect to relax and view the paintings ... my team asked the doorman couple of times for a chair but didn't get one. I enjoyed the paintings and music which was very well executed. The cafe in the gift store is really cute with fancy seating . Overall a bit pricey for the experience !! read more
6 years ago
This is a production company that's from Toronto and there using this space in the Germania building for this year. This is where the Van Gogh Exhibit is in and it's from 2/11-9/6 and probably with an extension. The exhibit is just over thirty minutes. They have a café and store. PS. "Non, Jene Regrette Rien, by Edith Piaf is in the soundtrack from the Allstate TV commercial. That's my "int'l song of the year", lol. read more
5 years ago
This review is for the Yoga session option for this exhibit. My friend and I signed up for the 7am class. Since regular showings were sold out until July, we scored 2 tickets at $62 each for April 25th. Check in at 645 am and were seated inside the main room by 655. The class starts right at 7am and this is open to all levels. You will not be able to see the instructor from Corepower leading the class but will hear them giving instructions. So if yoga is new to you this might be a bit confusing. There is not much instruction given at all from entry and ticket check to when the class starts. There are free samples of lifeway keifer, a souvenir pin, sticker and smoothie recipe available. You can pick these up before or after the class on your way to the gift shop. We enjoyed the class and stayed to watch and experience the next showing. There are 4 galleries including the main one and balcony for viewing. We enjoyed the smaller gallery on the main floor for the immersion experience viewing during the next class. We found you could enjoy the music with the display and not hear the yoga class instruction. It was truly inspiring and beautiful! Gift shop has creative merchandising. Sold out of all things Irises unless you want a large wide poster. Cafe/bar not open during these sessions. But you're in luck because Pinipinco coffee is below and they have excellent coffee and Brazilian treats: empanadas and pan de quejo. Overall, the experience was magical for Van Gogh fans and for it's creativity and presentation I highly recommend it. Music was not too loud as others have commented and with the yoga session we also got in a workout. So I felt like it was worth the price of admission. A few photos included of the freebies and the show. Circles on the floor for sitting and socially distanced viewing. The other plus of the class is that it's limited to 19 so even with the second class present there aren't more than 50 ppl in the whole place including the employees. read more
We went to a Sunday evening showing, which was perfect. Our tickets were purchased on Black Friday, buy one get one free, a great deal. We selected a 7:00 p.m. show. When you walk in the walls are all decorated with Van Gogh paintings . The previous series was showing, but we were allowed to walk in anytime. We went to the balcony first, which provided a great view of the entire show. There were high tables and chairs, but we opted to stand by the railing. The show was a beautiful opportunity to admire Van Gogh's painting. The sound and light exhibit allowed us to completely be immersed in his art. We moved down to the first floor to sit on a bench. The lights and prints are projected on all the walls and floor. A true visual experience. My favorites were Starry Night and the Sunflower series. The show is only 35 minutes, but for the half price deal it was totally worth it. It was a wonderful experience. read more
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What's the difference between basic and premium tickets? Why would you need a seat cushion? Are you sitting on the floor?
The premium ticket you get a seat cushion to sit on the floor but have to give it back at the end of your time there. You will also get a poster of your choice. When I went I did sit in the floor because the viewing lasted about 20 or so minutes.…
Is there a valet option for the Chicago venue?
Yes... but garage parking only steps away
How much time should I plan to spend at the exhibit?
I would say give yourself at least an hour to fully enjoy it. The projection show itself last around maybe 30(?) minutes, but is on a loop. It's the same movie in all rooms, so depending on where you are viewing it, you might want to move around and…
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