Pros: Able to book tickets in advance Amazing choreography Show rolls in loop in case you miss anything Cons: Not much general seating; need to sit on the ground High prices Parking can be a challenge Pro tip: Don't need to get the set cushion or poster. Save your money. read more

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We got tickets to this for my MIL's bday and it was really cool. She enjoyed it and overall it was a great time. It's basically a huge room with Van Gogh's artwork splayed on the walls by a projector in an animated form. We enjoyed sitting in different positions to view alternative perspectives. There was also a lot of information about Van Gogh's life and family shared during the experience which was really interesting. Those are the pros. And here are the cons. After seeing some of Van Gogh's artwork in museums and attending other immersive art experiences, there could have been more to it for the price per person. Including fees it was a little over $50 per person which seems high considering we waited in line for our reservation for 30 minutes which was about the same as the loop ran. The prices in the gift shop were also pretty outrageous. Logistically where the building is located is also kind of a mess which isn't the fault of them per say but waiting to safety leave onto Polaris Parkway without a traffic light also added another 30 minutes to our evening plus the waiting for our reservation to start wasn't ideal. Having said all that, my MIL loved it which was the entire point of the evening. I also probably would have had FOMO had we not gone while it was here. I would recommend checking it out, but make sure to leave extra time in your night as well as tempering your expectations a bit. read more

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Fantastic and world class. So happy it is here in Columbus. I've been to another immersive event, but this one was way better. The coordination of the digital editing, the music, and the space were 5*! The show is on a 35 minute loop, and we stayed for 2.5 rounds. We were satisfied. You can stay as long as you want. The exhibit is well planned, great staff, and great swag at the end. It's a must see. read more

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This is an immersive show based on Van Gogh's work. You go into a large room with numerous projectors that show on the walls and on the floor. Each loop lasts about 30 minutes, we sat for an hour. It's amazing. Benches are limited and this is a popular exhibit, so bring your own collapsible chair if you want to sit. read more

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Such an amazing experience. I recommend grabbing tickets if you can or check it out at a city near you. Plenty of parking and easy check in. We took advantage of the coat check which was a really nice option. We spent roughly an hour at the exhibit. The exhibit loops and you can move around, stand, sit, or just stay in one place. There were even some folks laid out on the floor. I found myself watching the exhibit and rotating and changing angles to take in the entire exhibit. We sat through about a loop and a half. After the main room you exit out to the gift shop. I passed on the souvenirs after I saw the $45.99 water bottle and the $29.99 journal but there were some lower priced items as well. It was a wonderful evening and so glad we got to go to this experience. My partner said "At times it was literally breathtaking. It's almost like being inside a dream". And it was. read more

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Underwhelming. The experience reminded me of going to a science museum and watching a projection on the screen. Why was this so expensive? We didn't exactly see the actual art, more so deconstructed and modernized versions of it. Weird. I guess it's art if you're into that? Not really my thing. The presentation was about 45 minutes. It was socially distanced so you had to stay in a circle with the folks you came with. We stood for a bit but had to sit. As most people did at some point. I heard that other Van Gogh experiences around the country were a bit better than this... Regardless, I'm glad I went I went or else I'd be left wondering. Seemed like it still drew a crowd. Lots of people were here! Mostly families, though I did see all ages. It's very Instagramable. I feel like that's the reason to be here lol read more

I kind of agree with the low star reviews below about over pricing and the lack of a true 'immersive experience' but I still rate my experience highly-- call it YMMV--your milage may very. I for one am very visually inclined and prone to be easily inspired, especially with the colorful works of one of my favorite artist, the troubled and sacred Vincent Van Gogh. The concept of an immersive experience does have some promise once technology advances; I can envision the upcoming metaverse, VR goggles, being employed to put you in the scenes of late 19th century Paris, southern France, Holland, in a cafe drinking Absinthe, out in a fields of Sunflowers, eating hot potatoes pulled from the earth by cracked, hard hand, in the night with bright stars reflecting in dark waters at a pier, sharing a drink with a frowning prostitute, in the glow of a rising sun among wheat farmers, among lili pads, among phallic flowers, among peasantry, among blue irises, chatting with a skeleton smoking a cigarette. In fact at times they pulled it off like when impasto paint blotches fell like rain made me cover my head--more like that and they would had been on the mark. The music accompaniment was as awesome, complimentary to the scenes, and diverse in style. One scene comprising of several of the Dutch's landscape paintings that depicted morning, dissolving into afternoon, into evening, and succumbing to European night while the giant yellow Van Goghing sun moved across the ecliptic from glorious sunrise to beautiful sunset featured the heavenly voice of Edith Piaf singing Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien ( No, I do not regret anything) and gave me a sublime feeling; the nature of the universe and its greatness missed in the everyday, the miracle of life all around, in its simplicity and ultimate truth in beauty. It was transcendental. Many pieces were arranged by Italian composer Luca Lungobardi--his Narcissus, a piano piece, is haunting. Also contributing is Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Meiko Kaji's Urami Bushi from Kill Bill movie, among others. One warning: some scenes can invoke a sense of vertigo, which if you suffer from a motion disorder like I do, may effect you. Though I got out unscathed, just beware. Though it is kind of fitting since Van Gogh may have suffered from Menieres disease. Also the music can be loud, so the sensitive of hearing might want to stay away-- I know at times I wanted to cut my ear off. ( yeah I went there!) All in all I liked it. It is a newish concept so look for it to get better. Paying a bit more now will justify advancements--you always pay more for less when something is new. it is also a great date idea. read more

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To immerse yourself means to involve oneself deeply into a particular activity. I went into the exhibit with an "immersive" state of mind and attempted to focus on the beautiful artwork around me. Call me crazy, but I didn't expect so many people and groups to be up and about taking photos of themselves in front of the displays, it was very distracting. Having paid a pretty penny for a VIP ticket, I would say it's worth it to avoid the line on a busy evening. You enter a large room, where the event is playing on a continuous loop on the walls around you. There are various circles and benches on the floor for you to sit and if it's busy, it might be difficult to find a spot at first. Am I happy I experienced this? Yes. Do I think it's worth the money? No. read more

Not as "immersive" as I expected; Although, I'm sure if I'd brought my infant with me they'd have been much more immersed in the visuals than I ever could be. The editing was great though! I like Van Gogh, and I like animation. My husband bought these tickets as part of us dating and celebrating our engagement anniversary. We sat and observed three loops of the 'immersion', it was entertaining, and it probably would've been cooler if we were also drawing or painting along with it but that's my opinion. I need physical stimuli along with visual. This is a visual and auditory heavy immersion. Social distancing is respected, and people are required to wear masks. Seemed kid friendly for the most part. We got cute little enamel souvenir magnets for our house and to remember the experience. The gift shop is the best put together part of the entire thing. read more

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Having heard about these types of shows, we were quite curious to check out Immersive Van Gogh when it arrived. It's an intriguing concept: a variety of Van Gogh's works are put together into a sort of "movie" that is projected all around, sometimes even coming across the floor. The movie cycle was about 35 minutes long and runs on a continuous loop while the exhibit is open. Works flow together, gradually appearing and disappearing. It is set to music, with no commentary. The space changes based on location. At this one, it was a single, large rectangular room, with a main entrance and exit with curtains opposite one another, a staff member attending each one. Circles outline spots spaced out across the floor, some containing benches and others empty to stand or sit with a cushion for a separate fee. There were also some additional touches at the entry and exit points, including murals, art pieces, and quotes from Van Gogh. There's an especially beautiful mural and quote located near the restroom area. The movie itself was beautiful and interesting to watch. We ended up watching it twice. A familiarity with Van Gogh's work can be helpful, since there is no information provided during the show, but it could also be approached as an introduction to make you curious to learn more about the works later. As someone who has had a long term interest in Van Gogh's works, I enjoyed guessing what was coming next based on the colors and strokes that appeared on the walls. Of course, there is a gift shop to exit through. The staff we interacted with were all very friendly, from the individual conducting security checks at the entrance to those explaining how it worked. There is a decent sized parking lot available too. One improvement that would be great is if they had more options at a lower price point - it was a bit pricey even for the "basic" option. read more

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The exhibit is a 35-minute digital immersive film that runs on a loop. The spacing is good for staying physically distanced and there are about a dozen or so benches that will seat about 2 people. People are encouraged to move around the space and take as many photos and videos (without flash) as they like. You can also stay for as many showings as you want. When I bought the ticket in April the location hadn't been announced yet and I wasn't sure what was going to be part of the exhibit. I gave an extra star because of the incredible friendliness of every single person I encountered. Before my date for the exhibit, I received two emails. The first included a link to a 12-minute audio file about the event. The second was a survey that asked me about what I thought of the exhibit. I nearly had a heart attack thinking I'd gotten my dates mixed up. read more

Overpriced! Michelangelo is better & significantly cheaper. The event was fun, but not worth the price + high fees. I was disappointed for more than one reason. The video is on a loop. When we arrived it was almost over. The attendant said we could stay as long as we wished. That didn't make sense since the website indicated that arriving on time was mandatory and being late would result in rescheduling with a fee. Because of the loop people were coming and going the entire time which was distracting to the experience. About 1/3 of the room didn't have benches to sit on, so if you happen to arrive when it's busy you may have to sit on the floor. Some people were sitting on the floor but had they been standing I feel it would have taken away from the experience. I didn't know we would be sitting down watching a cartoon-style presentation the whole time. Music was played throughout but unfortunately there wasn't any information about what we were seeing. Immersive experience - it wasn't a 3D experience as advertised. We were literally sitting down watching the presentation on the outer walls of the room. Van Gogh tickets: Off peak $40 (+$7 fee), peak $55 (+$7 fee) Approximately 30 min of sitting watching a cartoon-style video Michelangelo tickets: $11.25 (+$2.31 fee) 1 1/2 hour of audio specific to large pieces of artwork that you can walk around and enjoy. Overall I was disappointed but glad I went so I could help others to make an informed decision. ------- Follow me on Instagram @ohiofoodlover ------ read more

My husband bought these tickets for Christmas. I have loved Van Gogh for decades, so I was excited! As others have said, the experience was not at all what I expected. It's advertised as "immersive" but mostly it was just like watching a video projected on the wall. Occasionally the floor was part of the art, too. It does seem they have added a lot more benches since some of the other reviews. Basically only the circles right by the wall didn't have a bench. I still recommend bringing a cushion as the bench was not at all comfortable. The room was full when we were there, but most people had a place to sit. It's one large room, and the wall and sometimes floor are part of the art. And yes, people are coming and going as they please. The greeter recommended the corner to us, and I guess that's why. We were less disturbed over there. We watched through it once looking out at the whole room from the corner and then the second time through we turned to face the corner. Two completely different experiences. It was a neat presentation with great music. It was fun to watch the paintings move. As others have said, way overpriced!! We went at an off peak time to keep the price down, but a $15 fee Per Ticket to book online still made the whole experience $100 for two of us. For an hour of watching moving paintings set to music. For comparison, a two to three hour movie costs about $15, spending as long as you want at an art museum costs about $20, and tickets to the Columbus symphony cost $20-$60 depending on the specific event and where you sit. This event is comparable to all of those and none of those, but I think that's why it feels like a $15-20 price point is about right. Especially since you aren't guaranteed a specific seat, good or bad, bench or floor. There was a BOGO deal in November that we missed out on while trying to determine a date that we could go. I'm not sure if we still would have paid the $15 fee per ticket, but it would have seemed like a better price point at half off. I don't have any idea how much it costs to create this experience or how much the overhead in that building is, but to the consumer the price just seems very high. And the gift shop is way overpriced as well. We literally stood there and checked amazon, and we could save at least 75% off the top by waiting a couple days to have items shipped to us. So, here's the bottom line. I am glad I got to experience this show because I just love Van Gogh so much. I also saw paintings in the show that I wasn't familiar with, which was cool. The moving art set to music was a novel experience. If you can just ignore how much it cost, it is enjoyable. read more

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Adia B review of the Van Gogh exhibit is seriously on point IMHO. We bought the higher priced tickets which included a cushion (which had to be returned at the end), a poster & flex admission. Talk about inflation!! Over priced & not worth it. Big square room. Images of works rotated around & up/ down. Didn't get the feeling of immersion, in fact some might even feel vertigo. Seating is very uncomfortable with few benches & only 1 for handicapped. This is where cushions came in handy, unless you prefer to stand. I recommend to BRING YOUR OWN CUSHION. Circles on floor serve dual purpose: designated social distancing & floor seating. flex hours not worth an upgrade in price. We were more than ready to leave at the end (35 min), no need to be uncomfortable for any longer. Just a note, only 1wheelchair available, first come first serve. Not conducive for folks with mobility issues of any kind. The colors were brilliant & we even enjoyed most of the sound track. I like VanGogh but this exhibit did not elevate/ promote his genius. read more

Honestly, I thought this would be more of a walk through and experience exhibit. Instead we sat and spent about 20 min of watching it for over $250 for 3 kids and 2 adults. Waste of money. read more

Mixed feelings, mostly negative. I took my son for his birthday. We spent maybe 45 minutes there from start to finish. Way overpriced. As other have said, it's a 35 minute film and you have to sit on the floor, unless you paid for the upgrade which included a cushion, or you were lucky enough to snag one of the few benches. Loved the film and soundtrack. It's beautiful, vibrant, and magical. What I did not love was the vertigo that it gave me. I was messed up for hours. I didn't recall seeing any warnings about possible vertigo, but maybe I just overlooked it. Also, people coming and going as they pleased totally ruined the experience for anyone sitting near those doors. They either need to create an entrance/exit that will not allow any light in, or only allow folks to enter and leave at the end of the loop. I also hated that people were permitted to lean against the walls, which also interfered with the experience for everyone else. I guess I was expecting more from this exhibit. I thought there would be additional information about the works and the artist. I also thought there would be multiple rooms to visit. When we stepped out of the space, I was so surprised that there was nothing else to see, save the overpriced gift shop. I wish I had thought to check Yelp before booking this experience! In my opinion, tickets for this event should be no more than $20 each. What they are charging is highway robbery at its finest! read more

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I'm never trusting Instagram ever again. This "show" was not immersive at all. Should've been a VR experience instead. You just sit on the floor barely even able to appreciate this artwork. You do have the option to get VIP and get an inch thick cushion that won't make a difference. The art fades away before you even have an opportunity to take a picture or try to appreciate the detail of work. This is absolutely insulting to the work of an inspirational man. They don't even tell you the titles of the work or info behind the making of it. They just fade in pictures for a few seconds and this goes on for just 30 minutes. My husband and I were so dumbfounded by how little care was put into this. After they insult you with the worst waste of money ever, you have to exit through the gift shop full of even more overpriced garbage. The ludicrous prices were more entertaining than the show itself. Almost everything is over $20 even lousy pillowcases and scarves. Their stock probably came from Red Bubble. The experience made us want to go to Otherworld again. If you want a better experience for half the price, go to Otherworld. At least their exhibits are interactive and fun. read more

I couldn't decide between a 3 or 4 star review. It's beautiful, because the artwork is beautiful. For the most part, the music selection was spot on, and I was thrilled that it wasn't a history lesson. But my MIL paid $50 for us to sit on the floor and watch a 30 minute light show where people were walking in and out and distrusting the experience. That's insane. I probably would have loved it if the tickets were $10. Yes, you can stay as long as you want, but it's not like the show changes. I don't know, I wouldn't go out of your way to attend. I would rather see the paintings in person. read more

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This was not quite what I was expecting, but it was good nonetheless. I thought that there would be different rooms for different paintings, but instead, it's a 35-minute film on a loop in a giant rectangular space. When we first walked in, I thought that the room was moving and my friend took a seat quickly as she was getting vertigo. She LOVED the experience, citing that it reminded her of the kaleidoscopes of her youth mixed with an amazing soundtrack. I liked it but was a bit bored and didn't need to sit through it for more than one cycle. She would have stayed for two hours if she could have. It's like the ballet - I'm glad it's there, I appreciate the art form, but I don't need to go very often. Or at all. I am glad I saw this, but I probably wouldn't do it again. The staff was very friendly and things were super organized. And if the items in the gift shop were a little less pricey, I might have left with a couple items. read more

This is a must see event! It's only in Columbus until February 6th, so get those tickets asap! It's definitely something for all ages, my 10 year old son loved it as well. It really feels like you're in Van Gogh's paintings! The loop is 35 minutes, we had the flex ticket so we were able to stay past that time, there's floor and bench seating, masks are required and it's easy to space out. You can take pictures and there's lots of opportunities to do that inside the room and throughout the venue. There's plenty of parking and a coat check! We loved it! read more

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What a great experience. My son bought us tickets for my birthday. At first it wasn't what we expected but enjoyed it very much. All of the staff was extremely friendly and the space was very clean and gave lots of room to move about. read more

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Columbus - Museums Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Wasn't at all what I expected as "immersive". With that being said, I loved it! Paying for VIP was not worth it at all. Just get regular tickets and show up for your time. It is a 30 minute loop that starts on the hour and half hour. I arrived half way through a loop. Won't take away from the experience, but it would have been neat to experience the opening as I walked in. Some advice I wish others in attendance would have followed. Be respectful and keep quiet. Don't go jumping and dancing around. It's not a party. read more

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DO NOT waste your time or your money. Literally you go into a big room with every other person that has your time slot and then y'all just watch the PowerPoint. There was no "immersive" experience. It was awkward with literally everyone just in a big room, I expected to be able to walk around through rooms seeing the difference exhibits and having an intimate type of experience with my group viewing the art. Y'all are making so much money off this it's pathetic. PLUS the gift shop area was larger than the actual experience so so so bad. read more

$65.11 each to watch a low-quality movie that was only 35 minutes long. That is nuts. Most of it was just a handful of things Van Gogh had painted. It looked like something put together by a beginners class in animation. It was projected on to 4 walls and the ceiling, but the reality is you can only look at 2 walls at a time, so most of what is being projected, you can't even see. There's no narration or anything else to give it context, so you aren't going to learn anything about Van Gogh beyond "he liked stars, sunflowers, and irises". You would gain a much deeper appreciation of Van Gogh by borrowing a book of his work from the library and it won't cost 2 of you over $130 to do that. Do yourself a favor. Take a pass on this little scam and avoid that bitter taste of having been ripped off. read more

What is the opposite of immersive? depthless, one-dimensional, shallow, superficial,unengaging, unexciting, uninteresting, boring, hollow, insubstantial, monotonous, tedious, tiresome, wearisome, pedestrian, dull, dreary, humdrum, drab, insipid, tired, uninspiring, trite, soporific, prosaic, wearying, tiring, unvaried, leaden, slow, simplistic, flat, colorless, bland, characterless, unimaginative, tame, uneventful, lackluster, stale, frivolous,lifeless, trivial, empty, jejune, slapdash, glib, fatiguing, hackneyed, same, generic, repetitious, mind-numbing, ho-hum, dry as dust. ANY of these would have worked! Don't waste your time or your money. read more

The experience itself was nice. Interesting. But it is in NO WAY worth $65 per person. Not even close. I would pay max $30. Max.

This wasn't what I was expecting at all. I had the impression that it would be different rooms that you walk through. Instead it was just one big room with the visuals projected against the walls. It would have been okay if there were comfortable places to sit (think bean bag chairs), but the choice of a hard backless bench or the floor diminished the experience. Great marketing; not so great experience. read more

Zero stars. I spent $150 for a 9:00pm show time (time says "flex time" so you pay more money to come anytime after your ticket booking) arrive 9:25 and they say we can't come in even though the exhibit is open till 10pm. Awful rude service. read more

Being a van Gogh fan this exhibit took me to a whole nother level. So not only be able to step inside of the painting but to actually be able to touch it even though it wasn't a realistic touch was great. I was amazed at the amount of detail he actually put into this painting and with you being emerged in it you can see every single detail of every single painting. I was taken back and I would definitely go again. Kudos to whoever created this exhibit. It is magnificent read more

You can get the same experience from YouTube for free. They just project a powerpoint on to the walls, that is ALL there is to see here. Contrary to some other cities, there is no Virtual reality component nor any in-depth view into Vincent's life - once you leave the projector room you have restrooms, a couple of snippets about Van Gogh on a wall, and then the gift shop - that is it. Would not recommend at all. read more

SO overpriced for a 35 minute loop video! Traveled a hour to see this place and once I got in I only wanted to stay for 10 minutes. Some of the scenes were dizzying as well. I'd only recommend to those who are VERY into art and are willing to pay the expensive price of patience and bore. Not happy with my experience. read more

Didn't know what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the experience. Found the music selections blended with the evolving, rolling paintings provided for a relaxing experience. Stayed through more than one cycle to make sure I didn't miss anything. If you are looking for a museum experience this is not for you. Sitting on the floor was a little uncomfortable and would be an improvement for the future. read more

I love art and I'm a van gogh fan. What I will say is I wish it was a little longer. While there the stream actually kept messing up and so they had to keep re-starting which messed with the "vibe" of the show. I went with my husband and we were about to leave and ask for a refund but it started back working properly and wasn't skipping with the video and sound. One recommendation would be to have more benches. They had circles on the floor to help with social distancing, but only limited amount of benches. So that's where the cushions come from. You can place them on the floor and sit down to watch the show. The show is about 30-35 mins and they recommend staying for 2-3 loops(make sense because for the price you get your money worth, if not than you overly paid). You can get up and walk out whenever you're ready. Online pictures show people standing / walking but no one is actually walking around only sitting and or standing in the back, and people leaving whenever also messes with the quality of the show. What would of been cool it a mini museum after the show but they did have a gift shop with nice items that are overly priced. I actually got a gold ring for 50 bucks which was nice. The place was packed and I enjoyed the show prob would of gave it 3 stars instead of 2 if the show wasn't having technical difficulties, wasn't so over priced, and if you got to keep the cushions. The showed could of named the artwork with titles to help. read more

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Columbus - Entrance area with the cushions. - Museums Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's not about Van Gogh. There is nothing to gain or learn. It's an overhyped - and relatively unimaginative multi-media presentation. If it were served up on Netflix, or the like, it might have a bit of value. We left this circus and drove to the art museum to see a very fine and informative VanGogh exhibit. read more

I cannot believe I spent money on this piece of junk. A 35-minute movie on a wall showing his paintings just scrolling by. You're paying about $2 a minute for this. Please do not waste your money as this is absolute garbage! There is nothing immersive about this. Four of us that went were extremely disappointed and in shock about how much we paid for completely being taken advantage of. read more

So incredibly overpriced. We essentially watched a thirty minute tacky PowerPoint of Van Gogh's work that moved and shifted into other pieces. That's it. I can't believe I spent so much money to sit on the floor while the walls changed colors. I've seen other cities have much more expansive exhibits--which is why I attended, the Columbus one is a letdown. read more

There are two activities to do : watch the 35 minute video and then buy Van Gogh themed merch. The video is impressive and is projected on every wall and the floor. It was definitely enjoyable with good music and even some animations added. Once you decide to exit the room, there is nothing else except the merch store. I liked the video a lot but was pretty disappointed with the lack of anything else at all and felt like I just watched a Van Gogh commercial to get me in the mood to buy Van Gogh merch. It's not really worth $40 per person and definitely not worth any of the upgrades. The seat pads might come in handy because there aren't enough benches for everyone so you might sit on the floor. read more

One of the dumbest things I have ever seen for a $70 ticket. it's a 35 minute projection of his paintings "wiggling" across the wall in a big room. That's it. Seriously. You could do a Van Gogh screen saver and get the exact same experience. I actually thought there would be REAL VAN GOGH paintings there or at least something of interest that would give us some insight to this man as a human being or as an artist. Nothing. Spent close to $300 for my (4person + my mom) family to attend and it is an absolute joke. My son wanted a TEE SHIRT from the gift shop and it was $75. It was truly just a plain tee shirt. Absolutely NOT what I thought it would be and would never return for another "experience" The only good part was spending time with my mom and my family. Oh - I bought my mom a VIP ticket because she is 80 - for that, you get a LANYARD with a tag that says VIP. That's it. Ridiculous. Go see Top Gun instead. read more

We went to this last November. Paid $150 for 3 tickets. The "unique secret venue" was an old furniture storeroom. It's just one big room that has a projection of art on the walls and floor for 30 minutes. That's it. That's all it is. Oh, and we had to sit on the floor. This is a scam. read more

If you want to spend a lot of money to sit on the floor and watch a screen saver, this show's for you. We left after 10 minutes.