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Absolutely, phenomenal! A friend invited me to this exhibit and since it is all the buzzzz, I decided to go. Well, I must say that it didn't disappoint! I LOVED learning more about this very talented artist and seeing his works in motion. For starters, Mika (or Meeka not sure of the spelling) greeted and checked us in. She was sooooooo very helpful from directing us to register our cars that were parked in the lot to giving us guidance to ensure we had an amazing experience. She's the BEST!!!!! We proceeded to walk the exhibit which included narrated segments of the artists life along with visual stimulation that was unbelievable to the eye! The amazing colors were breathtaking!! There is 30 mins of amazing animation that will mesmerize you, so be prepared to sit in awe of his art in movement. We had the VIP package, which allows to experience the virtual reality show - which was so worth it- toward the end of the walking exhibit. We also received a poster of choice before exiting the event. Amazing visual stimulation abounds! It's a must see!
Whether you love art, Van Gogh the artist specifically, or just want to know more about his life or his collection, this experience is a must-do. It is tucked behind the main road in an upper parking lot. Free parking...in DC! We went on a Friday at 1:30pm in August, and it was fairly empty. It is a self-directed tour, so you can go at your own pace. It can take you anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on what you decide to read, view, watch, and experience. Luckily it was fairly empty when we attended. We brought our two boys with ASD and they enjoyed looking at the digital recreations and 3D features. Of course their favorite part of the exhibit was the large immersive experience room. They had rugs and a few beanbag chairs and sling back chairs in addition to traditional benches. We enjoyed watching it from the floor on a rug and a beanbag chair. The exhibit itself was curated beautifully. It really told the story of Van Gogh and I learned far more about his life, his relationships with family/friends, and his struggles than I ever have before. For example, I had no idea he studied the Japanese masters and what influence it had on his work! His story and his art both really came to life in this exhibit. We sadly did not opt for the VR room, as our boys have trouble with VR headsets. I hear it's amazing, though. We did participate in the art room where you can draw or color your own inspired pieces of art with a scanner to digitize and memorialize it when you're done (and you can pin it to the wall or bring it home with you). I really enjoyed this exhibit and would like to come back without my kids so I could linger longer and try the VR room too.
Nice display of information on Vincent, his art, short life and the troubles he endured. The highlight is the imersive portion, in a large room, four wall projection of Van Gogh's art along with serine music. You can sit on chairs, benches, or just lounge on the floor and enjoy the scene. A little overpriced but a nice event. Plenty of parking.
There's an old phrase that I think applies perfectly to this situation- "two is better than one". So what I mean, is this was my second Van Gogh experience, and oh baby! It's crazy to even go to one, but twice?! It was sooo awesome and I would honestly do a third if given the opportunity. This DC experience was something really special, though. It was even better than the other one I went to, and I didn't believe that was possible. There are 3 parts to this one: there's projections where you can walk around and learn more about famous Van Gogh paintings and the mind behind creating them. It's so emotional and stunning and easy to spend a ton of time. The second part is "immersive"- you go into a large presentation room where Van Gogh art is literally shone into the walls, floors and all over. It's mesmerizing, enchanting, another place to easily spend so much time just lounging and enjoying. Lastly, there's the really interactive part where you can walk through giant sized Van Gogh paintings, and then you can color in your own Van Gogh! There's also a VR part that you can pay extra for and put on virtual goggles and learn even more into the mind of Van Gogh. I didn't do it and still absolutely loved the overall experience.
Have you heard of the Van Gogh Immersion Experience? Newly opened currently in Washington, DC. #vangogh #dcblogger #vangoghimmersiveexperience "Van Gogh is the finest painter of them all. Certainly the most popular, greatest painter of all time. The most beloved, his command of colour most magnificent. He transformed the pain of his tormented life into ecstatic beauty. Pain is easy to portray, but to use your passion and pain to portray the ecstasy and joy and magnificence of our world, no one had ever done it before." ~Dr. Who, Vincent & the Doctor For a few hours, you are transformed and immersed, into the world and art of one of the finest, most celebrated artist of all time. What's mind blowing, is that he was only barely 40 years old, when he left this Earth. This art experience was worth the cost of admission. I'd recommend it. It's a temporary exhibition that has been moving throughout the country, so hurry up and go, before it leaves for the next city. Be kind, be brave and always be a friend to those in need. Travel often, live and eat deliciously.
Very well done exhibit ! Not only do you get a wealth of information about the artist, you get to see certain reproductions of a number of his works. The stages of Vincent's personal life as he suffered & battled for his sanity as it was translated through his paintings may evoke feelings of sadness for the painter. The colorful imagery were visually stunning & stimulating! Especially the last part of the exhibit where it's a kind of total immersion was sooo awesome! I have no other words, it's an experience like no other! My photos & videos don't do it justice. The average time that one goes through the whole exhibit is supposed to be 1 1/2 hours. We stayed over 2 hours. There is also an additional VR experience at the end ( for an additional $5 ) . Just gogh !!! Parking is freeee!!!!
I will say the experience is worth it if you can get a reasonably priced ticket. I did appreciate that the location was easy to find and that there was ample parking. I was also grateful that there was enough spacing, so it never felt too crowded. I had minimal interaction with staff who were polite. However, I will say the building did lack an overall feeling of cleanliness. Overall, it was a cool experience, where I felt like I learned more about the Van Gogh's history, and dove deeper into his style while also having an opportunity to just appreciate his art.
So fun and interactive! This is the next level of visiting an art gallery- here the art literally comes to life. The name could not be more accurate... Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. You really get immersed into the mind and works of Vincent Van Gogh. There are opportunities to hear, see and experience the art come to life with a series of installation pieces, rooms full of stimulation and virtual reality elements.
Really wanted to do this - so much so that I (1) accidentally ordered single tickets and then extra tickets. Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Located in a pop-up former market or big box store, painted all up and ready to roll. Parking could be tight - so I would recommend uber if you can. We were able to get a parking space. Our time slot was 3pm - but I never got a sense that that mattered - it was kind of a checkin and then free for all. You just walked through. The inmersion room with the video type presentation is constantly running so there's no real sense of start and finish. And being a routine/structure type person it was hard to manage. I really liked the 3D displays and life like representations of the paintings - the sound and music was really nice - though I wish the gift shop items had more quality. Would recommend. Also appreciated the coloring part - though I wish I could have taken the Van Gogh crayons as mentioned on the signage.
If you're in any way connected to the art scene or even art culturally aware, you've heard of Vincent Van Gogh. If like myself you're obsessed with his life, artwork and legacy you may find this display underwhelming. Some have been fortunate to see many non-public Van Goghs at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam or through traveling exhibits; this exhibit is not on that scale but does an nice job integrating the guest "into" the exhibits. Definitely wonderful for children, you MUST do the Virtual Reality for $5.00 it's a must!
This was a great experience. I went early, at 9:00 a.m. and I recommend that, as I was easily able to get parking. The line started around 8:45 and the exhibit opened on time. I appreciate the tip to go right to the immersive room, which I did and had it to myself for almost 15 minutes. That's the way to go. I probably spent an hour going through the entire show and enjoyed it. I wish the store had more reasonably priced mounted prints and overall, their items were a bit disappointing. But I highly recommend this show.
While the exhibit did describe van Gogh's life and art, it wasn't as immersive as I wanted it to be. I thought that the projector room was kind of overrated for the price that we were paying. There wasn't anything to interact with. There was one room, but it was lackluster.
TIP: Skip to the visual show and then cut back to see the historical facts. When they open their doors it's a crowd of people reading the facts and seeing the pieces. It takes time to read as everyone reads at a different pace. Hence, skip that and enjoy the visual price while everyone is reading. Back track to check it out and then head to the engagement section. This will allow to go get a good seat, take picture or videos with no one in the way (no flash on). Read below for a break down of the entire experience. The Van Gogh Immersive Experience was delightful. Although it's nothing compared to the one in Europe, it's definitely a treat that anyone will enjoy. The process: Purchase tickets online which is an easy process with a variety of dates and times available. They book up quick so you have to sign up immediately. It's located in DC at the Rhode Island Center, outside all the city noise so you'll be able to get there quickly by driving to their free parking lot or catch the metro and walk a few blocks. Either way, navigating to get there is breeze. Checking in with your ticket went smooth. A line is formed outside and check in when you get into the building is easy. The exhibit is a self pace walk through. The beginning is full of historical facts and images of Van Gogh's pieces. After you browse the history, you get to the visual illusion part where you can grab a seat on the benches, chairs or bean bags and watch the show. Once that piece is over, you make your way toward the engaging area; coloring. This is a good part for kids or adults that love to color. The page is an outline of Van Gogh to color and crayons are provided. The pages are displayed for viewing. Next you hit a virtual reality section that you can enjoy for an additional $5.00. It was pretty cool hearing the narrator (which I believe is the actor that plays Alfred in Batman) walk you through the virtual reality. It's a ten minute experience and I enjoyed it. Lastly, is the gift shop. There are canvas mock paintings of Van Gogh's starring night and dang it I forget the other piece but they had two different sizes of each. In addition, there were a lot of different things to purchase (mouse pads, mugs, totes, clothing, puzzles, etc.). Customer Service: Great service and the staff ensured the entire process was smooth. Overall it was an awesome thing to do alone or with family or friends. There is a way to purchase VIP tickets however I don't know what the perks are. I believe drinks, refreshments and a lanyard. Note: Some guy was fussing about cutting to the front of the line to get in saying he had VIP tickets while other people that I found to have VIP tickets were waiting in line to get in just like everyone else. At that point, a handful of people were already in the exhibit which he still would have to wait as he walked through for people to make their way through viewing the pieces. So I was conflicted as to why he was huffing and puffing to cut the line when he would still have to wait to see the exhibit. I say this because it is a self pace walk through. Perhaps he had another impression of what the VIP ticket meant but to be fair he arrived after it started (he walked up to demand to get in after a handful of people were in the exhibit/ when I was about to check in - I was maybe 20 people deep in line). Nonetheless, check the details before you buy VIP tickets. Frankly, it may not be worth it. The customer service folks handled it gracefully. I saw him in the exhibit later enjoying himself. : )
5 years ago
I got tickets way back in March for this past Monday (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day) and went with my fiancé and her parents. The location was rather surprising but quite convenient by Metro and centrally located by car with free parking. It's an up and coming area for sure and an Alamo Drafthouse is set to open soon and there are a couple new spots to check out that are closed Mondays: City-State Brewing Company and Metrobar (an old Metro Car salvaged as part of an outdoor bar). As it is a federal holiday it was busy and not much parking left but we got a spot. It was definitely crowded but not too much to scare us and it helps that DC has a mask mandate. The first part of the exhibit explained his stories and had some of his paintings. It didn't impress me as much only because I went to the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam in June 2019. However, it is well done and necessary to give context to the next part which was way more impressive and makes the high cost worth it. The next part was a large room with chairs and benches that showed a movie compilation of all his paintings. This we totally loved. It took a while to find a seat as it was a busy day and my fiancés mom had to help me get out of the chair as I'm several months post lower spinal cancer surgery. The final part we skipped, which was an art room to replicate some of his paintings and virtual reality experience that costs extra. Despite the crowds and the high cost, I have to give this experience five stars due to how well the film room was done. I certainly recommend this experience to all other Van Gogh fans. read more
4 years ago
The exhibit itself was nice, if you're someone who enjoys art or immersive experiences. If not, i would pass on this because it is very pricey. I was thoroughly enjoying myself but was upset because they kicked our group out without warning because the exhibit was closing. I would strongly recommend going in before the 8pm slot if you really want to enjoy yourself. We missed the last 3 exhibits because we didn't realize we only had one hour for the entire exhibit. read more
4 years ago
I should have trusted my gut instincts and not wasted $$$$ to see this show. Charging so much to see the works of Van Gogh cheapened by gimmickry. I guess the amount of publicity and reviews made us decide to go. Nearly $200 ( including service chafor a group of 4 is too much to spend for such a mediocre event! Save your money and time, go to a museum or stay home. read more
5 years ago
This was a pretty great experience. For what it was maybe a bit over priced but I'm still glad that I went. I did not do the VR experience at the end, so not sure what I missed out on there. The main exhibit was pretty fantastic. I'd recommend checking it out if you're thinking about it before they move on. read more
5 years ago
This was such a cool experience! We bought tickets back in June or July of last year to have something to look forward to and it did not disappoint! The attention to detail and the whole atmosphere made for such a unique afternoon. Van Gogh is one of my favorites and my partner was just kind of along for the ride and we both really enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something different to do! read more
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience DC tickets are sold on Fever for 30 minute intervals. Realizing that throughout COVID, there is crowd control everywhere, I was a bit confused and called the customer support line to figure out when to reserve for. There is no direct line to talk to the DC office, and I was told I would have to wait until the next group. That was not correct, you can take the tour at your own pace, since it is self guided. As in other reviews here, the quality of the reprints are really low. You are really paying for the immersive experience, i.e. phase two. Since you may be stepping in at any point, it is not too easy to follow the timeline. Have a placeholder in your mind to understand when you have seen the whole showing. Some parts could be shorter, but the parts with the actual paintings were impressive. Overall, I was less impressed than previous exhibits at Artechouse. The VR experience for the extra $5 is worth it. The gift store is OK, but doesn't compare to a Smithsonian. read more
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This place is amazing. First, there are parking garage signs posted everywhere but parking lot right in front was free! Didn't know this after parking in garage & having to do extra walking but that was ok, because it was a beautiful day/walk. Second bring a camera lots of photo opportunities. Once inside, it was informative and beautiful artwork everywhere. It does take about 1 hour for the experience. It ends right into the gift shop (surprised right). read more
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I'm not an art guy but this was truly enjoyable. The staff was friendly and super helpful. Parking was a dream! Thank you for the amazing experience. read more
5 years ago
What an amazing experience! We learned so much about Vincent Van Gogh through displays of rich color and wonderful narratives. I would highly recommend for tweens and up. Displays were of exceptional quality and nothing short of excellence. I would definitely go more than once. Do yourself a favor and splurge a bit on this experience. read more
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It was so fun!! They had a lot more things to look at then I expected. The projections were beautiful and I had a really fun time read more
5 years ago
We really enjoyed the Van Gogh Experience and learning about the artist. We bought the VR goggles as recommended, however, and my reason for 4 stars and not 5, were that the goggles were dirty and had smudge marks when I looked through them. Even in non-pandemic times I would have wanted the equipment I was wearing to be cleaned. read more
5 years ago
Epic awesome experience... The VR at the end is a must! A 5 minute walk from Rhode Island ave metro made this easy to get to. No wait to get in, and spent about an hour and a half all together... Nice little gift store at the end. Overall a great time. read more
I wanted to go when the tickets went on sale, but hadn't been able to commit. Finally, I had to go into the city and decided to walk up to purchase a ticket onsite. I'm so glad I did. There was a lot of time, though and resources put into this exhibit. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it to anyone. Even if you're not a fan of Van Gogh, or even art- it's something you'll never experience anywhere else. Love, love, love this! read more
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I went on 11/19/21 for the first time. It was a great experience getting to know more about Van Gogh and all that he went through in his life. I highly recommend the virtual reality part of the exhibit. I think that really topped it off after the main part of watching his art on screens. Anyone and everyone should definitively give it a try to visit this place. read more
5 years ago
Omg I was really excited about this for a while and it really did live up to my expectations. There was a lot of information about Van Gogh and a few 3D representations of his art. I love this place so much and would highly recommend to anybody but especially art fans. read more
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