Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Columbus

Pros:Able to book tickets in advance Amazing choreographyShow rolls in loop in case you miss anythingCons:Not much general seating; need to sit on the groundHigh pricesParking can be a challengePro tip:Don't need to get the set cushion or poster. Save your money.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This was a different way to experience art ,and I liked that the art was displayed as moving master pieces. My mother enjoyed because you're able to sit and the art come to you so to speak! I will still go to the Columbus Museum of Arts because that's my cup of tea, I love museums!!

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.