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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Denver

2.9 (74 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Katie F.

Having heard the hype around the Van Gogh Immersive (and my obsession with Emily in Paris's version of it in season 1), my husband and I decided to spend a much needed day date out and about downtown. Lunch was our first stop, followed this this fun and unique experience! PRO: Located in downtown Denver, the museum is close to a lot of surrounding restaurants with a decent view. Although located off the beaten path across the highway from downtown, google maps and signage lead to the actual location. CON: The museum itself is located in a large student housing/apartment facility, so the vibe is a little awkward. PRO: Parking is adjacent to the main facility - in a dirt lot, which is totally walkable to the museum and FREE. CON: The large parking lot near the entrance is for students and residents, allowing for little to no handicap parking for those in need. PRO: Tickets are available online to reserve a date and time, which made the process easy-peasy! CON: Tickets are expensive! For just my husband and I to attend was $100! PRO: Beverages (including alcohol) is offered at the entrance - if you choose to imbibe! CON: None! PRO: Also offered online, is the reservation of circle to stand in, chairs or a bench allowing visitors to sit down to fully immerse themselves into the moving artwork! Definitely a nice perk for those who want to soak it all in, not stand the entire time, or handicapped people. CON: Reservations for said circles/chairs/benches are not enforced, as anyone who is anyone can sit where they like if a spot is open. Many people found an open seat (including us) without paying for a reservation. PRO: The exhibit is spread out throughout 2 large rooms and plays evenly in each room, allowing for anyone to go from one room to the other without missing a thing. CON: Rooms can be somewhat crowded depending on the time of day you come and the size of your party. Thankfully, the day we arrived (A Wednesday at 1pm) it was decently dead. PRO: The artwork is truly magical! I have always loved Van Gogh's work since I visited the museum in Amsterdam and this was no exception! The mixture of music and movable art was carefully crafted to awake the senses, evoke emotion and is one of a kind! The artwork track plays on a continuous loop, which I found to be helpful as you can enter the exhibit at any time and not miss anything, despite what other reviewers said. CON: NONE! With more Pro's than Con's - I'd easily recommend this experience for any date if you seek a fun experience!

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Harlee S.

Like so many, I bought tickets months in advance and waited in excited anticipation for the day to see this exhibit. Ultimately, it left much to be desired. Tickets were not cheap, especially if you felt inclined to buy the seat cushions or other packages. Luckily, we opted for the bottom of the line which was simply a fixed timed ticket. It cost $40 for each ticket with a mediocre experience at best. Arriving was easy and parking was a plenty. Just be aware that if you have difficulty walking don't park at the first lot you see with Van Gogh sign parking. There is a bigger lot in the back near the actual entrance. I enjoyed the Van Gogh sign out front and the paint brush and bucket. It got me excited for what was to come. Scanning tickets was a breeze and the staff were all helpful and nice. The exhibit itself was quite underwhelming. I was confused by the few art pieces that were placed inside the exhibit because they added nothing to the experience nor were they nice to look at. The projection was lacking and the music was quite loud at certain times. Also, the whole thing lasted 35 minutes and not an hour like the website said. Granted you can stay as long as you want, but the whole thing was just not what I was expecting. At the end, you walk into the gift shop where there's a lot of interesting and cool items, but they were too expensive for my liking. All in all, I didn't feel like my time was wasted, but I found that there were certain things they could have done to make the experience more enjoyable.

Tawnya H.

Really enjoyed the space, and art work. My husband, the over achiever that he is - bought the VIP Tickets. We wound up sitting on the floor like most of the people there, I don't recommend paying extra for anything. There was no difference in any thing other than which line we were to stand in (we ended up standing in all three anyway). They played one video with music for about 30 minutes- then opened the exit doors. A large majority of the people left, but not all. I wasn't sure of the rhyme or reason - if anyone could stay or just certain people? Who knows.

Mel K.

I am not a huge fan of Van Gogh but thoroughly enjoyed this experience. I went to the first showing so it was not crowded, I had plenty of opportunity to find different spots to watch the show and found the experience surprisingly relaxing. Overall I was surprised at how much I loved this experience. There were people sneaking in selfies as one might feel compelled to do in such a place but I did not find it distracting at all. Even I joined in on the selfie fun during the Sunflowers display but everyone was so spread out I doubt anyone even noticed each other's phones. There was someone monitoring the display I suppose to ensure no aspiring influencers were ruining the experience for the older crowd who were there just tryin to escape the chaos of kids for 30 minutes to an hour of serenity. The price is a bit high for the length of the show but I ended up staying for an hour and loved every second of it. You can purchase beverages to enjoy in the first room which would be nice on a date day. Overall, I highly recommend to anyone wanting a unique outing- you don't even have to be a huge Van Gogh fan to enjoy this.

Mateo E.

When this was announced months ago, hype was heavy. Tickets were going like hot cakes. Expectations were high and it offered intrigue---the venue was a secret to be announced later! Fast forward to this week. We got our seat cushions and moseyed into a large room with two-butt benches placed around the perimeter and some random areas marked on the floor for those who did not want to stand. We were lucky to arrive just as the previous showing ended. People got up off their benches en masse. This should be what you do, too. Otherwise, seating's limited. As others note, there are two rooms where the movie is shown on each of their four walls. They differ slightly, but the experience is mostly the same. Images flow, coming and going both across your view and in/out of existence. I found it easy to immerse myself in thought and image, riding them both until something new caught my attention, preferably not someone walking in front of me. I enjoyed the reflection of the show on the shiny floor and looking through into the other room for some visual twists. Staff were friendly and helpful, from admissions to the gift shop. Canned mid-grade microbrews were available. I appreciated that. Overall, I enjoyed the show and would recommend it to those who take the following into consideration: Tickets were expensive considering the short duration of the event Seating matters if you want both comfort and an immersive experience not interrupted by the constant flow of people in and out or looking for seats.

Renaye V.

First of all there isn't any pre information going in. You are let in randomly to a really dark room, my mother could not see anything. I overheard people coming in asking if there was a step down because it was so dark inside. No there isn't a step down, walk straight in. Once you are in the immersive room the movie is playing already, not sure why they let you in during the middle. You can stay to watch it from the beginning which is nice but it did make me feel off balance. There are benches to sit on if you're lucky to get one. I'm too old for floor sitting. The whole family wished there was a program explains the art we were seeing. It's very unorganized and not worth the price.

Chris H.

For me, a complete waste of time and money. Don't get caught up in the hype. 45 minutes of moving closeups of some of his paintings covering the walls and floor along with music. Limited seating. They actually have lighted circles on the floor indicating an area for you to sit in - really?! I would have preferred that the included seeing images of this whole paintings - not just closeups - along with this abstract version.

Jennifer C.

It was mildly enjoyable. What this is not: - an art museum. There are no tangible Van Gogh artwork - Instagram museum (eg Museum of Ice Cream) - Yayoi Kusama/teamLab-level exhibit - there are no tangible objects meant to be interacted with This is just a light show set up with music on four walls and the floor. Shown across two rooms. There is no narration or thorough reading material describing what you're seeing. Educationally, I became more familiar with Van Gogh's works. Music was fine except some horror-movie suspense track slowly panning up a flower's roots - it was odd. The upgrade gets you some swag and a pillow cushion but it's the exact same experience. We were lucky to have entered towards the end of the movie so we could snag a bench for the next showing. If you need to pass some time, this is not a bad way to spend half an hour. The complaint would be the ~$40 price/person. I bought in-person day of. The website was sold out. The phone lines never picked up. I asked the staff and they said the call center was not onsite - an entirely separate entity. It's actually cheaper to just buy in person as it saves some of the fees. I find it ridiculous that the online tickets also charge for changing times. Parking is in a separate lot as the parking lot immediately in front is reserved for residents. There is no student pricing unless you are a resident of the building the venue is housed in.

Christian B.

I now know why this place is called "immersive" because the whole time you are there, the video art is displayed on all the walls and even on the floor. You are surrounded with 360 degrees of art coming straight at you. The video presentation is around 45 mins long and is accompanied by classical music. If you love different styles of art, then this place is for you!

Gil S.

It's a little expensive IMO but the exhibit itself is very impressive, much better than just walking and browsing paintings in a traditional museum. The work that was done to create animations using Van Gogh art is amazing and I was super impressed. The location is good, close to downtown but on the "other" side of the I25 so it doesn't require driving right into downtown. There are many restaurants nearby and there's even a bar inside on your way in, one just before you enter the show and one as you go out. That's a lot of bars!

Lauren C.

Decent. The overall immersive visual was really cool. The entire room displayed his artwork and blended into each other. The video was about 30 minutes and loops continuously so you can stay and watch as long as you choose. There are a few benches or space to sit on the floor. They played music that enhanced the experience. I wish it had more pictures of his artwork and some information about him. Idk if I'd say it's worth visiting.

Alisa J.

I loved the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Denver! It was so much fun! It was crowded unfortunately, but it wasn't difficult to find parking and I got to stay and rewatch the videos as much as I wanted to. I loved the music and and art and it was so cool.

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Mary S.

Probably a little pricey for what it is. It is a movie that is looped so it plays continuously throughout the day. There are no actual Van Goph artworks on display and the video doesn't go into the deep depression and despair that Van Goph dealt with for most his life. There are 2 large rooms that are pretty much completely dark. There are a few benches to sit on, and you can rent a cushion. I found a comfortable place to position my cushion and was just entranced, watching the art come to life. I could have watched it several more times, but my friend wanted to go see the rest of the exhibit. But there is no more exhibit. When you leave, you enter into a vastly overpriced gift shop and that's it. It was really beautifully done. Social distancing is well observed and masks are mandatory.

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3.6(201 reviews)
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4.5(1.1k reviews)
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4.4(406 reviews)
1.7 miCBD, Northwest
Large group friendly
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Loved it! We spent about an hour there. It is better if you go with someone because some of the…read morephoto ops require two people. There are many employees around to explain what you are looking at, and help you get the best picture. There is a small gift shop also. I thought it was worth it but some friends thought the entry fee was too much.

Our daughter was visiting from out of town and we were looking for an interesting afternoon…read moreactivity. Our daughter is 31 years old so perhaps we were a little above the targeted demographics but we had a nice time. The exhibits were interesting and many photo opportunities that presented interesting illusions. The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful, guiding guests through each activity, helping to explain the setup, and even taking our photos. It was the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving so the building was somewhat crowded with families but we never had to wait more then a few minutes before accessing one of the exhibits. Highly recommend MOI to families with preteen and younger children. It may even be enjoyable for a young couple on a date night. We were able to finish all of the exhibits in 30 minutes, we thought there may be a second floor but after walking through the space a second time we realized that was it. Fun but the ticket price and cost for parking may be a bit steep for some.

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4.3(25 reviews)
1.8 miCBD, Northwest
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I'm always looking for different things to do and the Mid-Career Smear collection was different. We…read moreparked at a local parking garage on California and 19th St ( $20 for max hours) within walking distance to the historic Colorado Building. Also available is metered street parking. We had a reservation for the collection at 1:45 so we ate at the Tuscany Coffee & Deli (on the 16th St mall) for lunch and while we waited for our appointment. Initially we were confused about the collection hours and we left a VM and emailed but no response to see if we could go to the collection before our scheduled appointment (which we did anyway). A employee explained the appointment was to tell how many people would attend at a certain time. We arrived to find the building doors were locked but luckily a gentleman who works there let us in and also let us into the elevator to the 5th floor where we were greeted by an employee who explained about the visit. We were free to roam the entire 5th floor of each office at our leisure (only saw one other couple) that held exhibits from contemporary artists from around the world. There were information in the rooms providing brief descriptions of each exhibit. Some of the items were interactive. The collection is free and open to the public (Wednesday through Friday with hours from 11am to 5pm). For more information, please visit their site on Facebook or at their website.

I fortunately had the opportunity to visit this museum before the pandemic hit and was very glad…read morethat i did. The collection of art and items here is definitely very eclectic, but is also very thought provoking at the same time. This collection is definitely much nicer than most free collections that I've seen in other cities, and I would have no problem paying a small fee to visit it again. As the rooms were not busy during my visit, I had the opportunity to slowly enjoy the art - this was good as some areas have quite a bit of items to see in a small area. Overall, definitely worth a visit if you're in Denver and enjoy art -- especially unusual and creative art.

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3.3(3 reviews)
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I was in Denver for work and had to make a stop to see my girl Frida. The music, artwork display,…read moremotion, and lights were a whole vibe! Even if you aren't well versed on her life this immersive "explained" a lot about her without saying a word. It was a lot of fun to watch and I would highly recommend for anyone who appreciates art in general and Frida lovers like me.

Because you're venue is unsafe! My mother fell off the painted stairs at the Van Gogh exhibit in…read moreDenver. She's 81 years Young. She had just had reverse shoulder replacement surgery on her left arrm. The stairs the exit which was the only exit available! There was no ADA accessible access to the parking lot which we had parked in. Those stairs had been painted to match the paint of the V"an Gogh Blue" marketing schematics, in order to match the exhibit. The stairs she was forced to use, as the only exit accessible, were not only painted dark blue, but also, didn't have a safe handrail for the entire stairwell. The rrailing ends before the last 2 steps of this very very dangerous exit! My mother, 81 years young, took a tumble off of those stairs, and then fell again from those unmasked, unlighted, and dangerous EXIT ONLY stairs, onto the next unmarked curb-to-parking lot. That is about a 1.5 ft curb that's was painted/marked f previously before was a hazard, designated as a no Park no standing fire lane. That City required fire lane designation and safety hazard that's required by the City and county of Denver was painted over by the lighthouse venue to match theVan Gogh dark navy blue exhibit color palette. 100% unacceptable that this happened with such disregard for public safety and those that have disabilities! The staff would not respond to an emergency, when they were allergic to the situation. Paying such an exuberant amount of money for a immersive experience, if that experience is so immersive that it caused bodily damage, they should be response enough to help the people that have paid the money to attend the exhibit. The lack of responsibility, the lack of education of the employees responsible for the safety of the guests, and a lack of not giving a crap about its patients with disabilities is more than disappointing I would highly recommend that any events lighthouse is hosting, whatever it might be, should be ill advised for those with disabilities or a handicap status. They are obviously discriminatory and do not care about the community that deserves I have the same experience that any fully capable individual can experience without a disability. Lighthouse is a irresponsible venue, and a hazard to the community and the health of the artistic community. I would never recommend this venue for any event! EVER I TRIED TO REACH OUT PRIVATELY TO THE VENUE, AND THEY TOLD ME NOT OUR FAULT THAT SHE CAN'T WALK! #lighthouse #Denver #Vangough #metropolitanStateUniversity #Metro #Msu #DenverArts #DenverNews #9Kusa #Channel7Denver #TheDenverChannel This resulted in many trips to the ER, neurologists, and general practitioner. The security closed the event early that night, because there was not very many people at the exhibit. When we tried to ask for help and knock on the exhibit exit and entrance doors, which were closed an hour earlier than our ticketed time because there was not enough people in the venue, not one person would respond or interact with us regarding the serious accident that occurred out front of the venue. We waited for over an hour for help to get my mother the assistant that she needed. The property managers that own the property that is least to Metropolitan State University told us they're not responsible for anything related to the use of this space. City and county of Denver should be appalled at how they're handling this management situation! Disgusting! What money hungry property development / property management company would be so irresponsible not only for the safety of guest visiting and experience within the campus environment, but to the residence of the property. I spoke with numerous individuals it's their safety concerns are never addressed and have been a problem for years now! Speak up, speak out, speak into activism, for people with disabilities and not proper access!

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Immersive Frida Kahlo
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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Denver - artmuseums - Updated June 2026

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