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    Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Chicago

    3.5 (108 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lovely.
    Siobhan D.

    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.

    Love
    Melanie B.

    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.

    Nia M.

    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.

    Jessica S.

    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.

    Cookie and mask
    Jill O.

    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.

    Reflection of the entryway on the mirror
    JoAnne R.

    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.

    Lexi J.

    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.

    From the balcony
    Susan W.

    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.

    Sunflower
    Roxy H.

    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!

    Immersive Van Gogh
    Ernie H.

    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?

    View from balcony
    Kali M.

    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.

    Michelle C.

    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.

    A neck gaiter is the free mask.
    Marcia S.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Chicago

    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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