I was excited to go after seeing so many pictures people posted. The end result was - it was underwhelming and something to do. The first disappointment was being surprised by having to pay $10 for parking on top of the expensive cost of the ticket. The check in process was very easy and you could walk right into the show. It was a 30 min reel of Van Gogh's art. I felt like there was a lot of space inside going at 5pm on a weekday. It was relaxing to watch but in the end I just felt like it was too expensive for what it was. I most likely would not go again but it was nice to have something to do. Oh and they had mobile bathrooms similar to those at a concert bathroom. Ehhhh. read more

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Really cool take on an art exhibit. It was such an immersive experience we felt like we were transported to Europe and seeing the sights through Van Gogh's eyes. The music was well done and added a lot of depth to the production. Now the bad....soooo expensive. I got a black Friday deal and went off hours and it was still $28 per person. They also were charging $12 for parking. I can't imagine going for full retail price. Seems like it could've been more affordable. read more

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Definitely go to Van Gogh! It's great! Not like anything that I have ever seen before! It's beautiful! It's mesmerizing! It's uplifting! It's fun! It's Van Gogh! read more

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Was it neat? Yes, very cool experience! However, I would certainly say not worth the price point. I bought tickets when they were buy one get one free, but after taxes and fees it was still crazy expensive. Talking to others who checked out the exhibit, they have similar thoughts. It was something different to do but other than sitting in the warehouse and watching the images over and over there wasn't much else going on. Tons of memorabilia to buy, and they transformed the entire warehouse (indoor and outdoor) for this exhibit, which I'm sure was an expensive project. read more

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We went to see this exhibit last night. While I enjoyed it, it is not for everyone and it is expensive. We were a little late for our time but walked in just before the end of a showing. There are benches and some chairs in many of the spots for viewing. We were able to get a bench after the showing ended. Some people just stood in the middle and some sat on the floor. There are cushions available and with an upgrade in entrance fee to flex you get a cushion and poster. We then stayed for a second viewing and moved to a different angle to get a longer view down one of the walls. The animation was very interesting, some very talented people put this together. The show is about 30 minutes and has some music to go with the animated art. The beginning is interesting and it seems to want you to know that Van Gogh had struggles within himself. I really enjoy the post-impressionism art and found the show interesting, but if you are a real art lover, the museum with the art is a better option. read more

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I thought this exhibit was well worth my time and money. I got tickets for opening day and when it was delayed I was disappointed. They auto rescheduled my timed tickets for a day other than the new opening date but quickly resolved when I contacted them. On opening day everything ran smoothly. I was able to park nearby in an open lot manned for $10.00. I did notice later they offered valet parking but I was fine walking a short distance by parking myself. The event is held in a converted warehouse and I was extremely impressed with each and every staff member I encountered and there was a plethora of them from greeters outside to ticket takers to wayfinders to room monitors. I was always greeted with a smile, given directions and instructions without any of them feeling obtrusive to the experience. I even noticed one offering a couple chairs to help out. There also was a gift shop and a bar to purchase snacks and drink. The experience itself? 30 minutes of Van Gogh art morphing before you and all around you in a football field size rectangular space even on the floor and mirrored pillars in the middle of the room. Yes, you may find yourself sitting on a concrete floor unless you opted for the VIP treatment of cushions but I did see benches and chairs scattered here and there. I didn't mind the floor. You have a timed ticket for your start time but can stay as long as you like and I did stay for a repeat, the sequence seamlessly looping back again and then I was able to enjoy whatever I may have missed the first time. And all this morphing, not just still pics playing, was put to such great selections of music, some of which reminded me of the haunting soundtrack of the movie "Vanilla Sky", if you recall that one. I truly loved the experience. It reminded me of performance art, something that would be shown in Mass MOCA (Massachusetts museum of contemporary art) which houses huge rooms and sometimes has a room of just a looping video. Anywho, a gigantic room enveloping me with nothing but Van Gogh art? Epic. Took me to my happy place. Isn't that worthwhile? read more

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I love art. So this exhibit was right up my alley. We went on a Tuesday, so the crowd was nice and light. They have security at the door and require masks to be worn at all times by every one, regardless of vaxx. The lobby had a few displays that were decorated very nicely. There was also a bar area serving drinks and gift shop. They had a VIP line and regular line for entry in the gallery, but since there wasn't a crowd, we walked right in. They had plenty of seating in the exhibit, both benches and chairs, but many people chose to sit on the socially distant circles on the floor. The show was about 30 minutes long. You can enter in the galley to catch the show when you are ready (within your time frame) and it ran on a loop so you can catch anything you missed if you entered mid-show. I loved the lights, the colors, the moving artwork, the music, and the whole experience. I had goosebumps watching some of the dramatic transitions and I enjoyed it very much. The biggest con was the parking situation. The lot was a bit far and we had to pay $10 to park. We were only there for about 40 minutes, so I think the fee was a bit steep. Still a great show! read more

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Three stars because it was over priced. We parked a bit farther by the trail and had a nice walk to the exhibit. It was a very enjoyable experience, but I can't help but compare it to the movie Loving Vincent. This was definitely more experiential with the music and surround effect. The movie though supported a bunch of artists, had a narrative and a lot more depth. I suppose it's hard to put a price on art. There were a few photo spots outside the exhibit, and the staff was friendly enough to take pictures for us. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Officials are beautiful, and I really appreciate seeing his art displayed chronologically. The folks who tend to the exhibit are very kind. For me, the music was overwhelmingly loud. I was bold enough to go up to the young man at the podium and ask if he had any earplugs. I was not disappointed, and he very cheerfully offered me prepackaged foam plugs that were very comfortable. I've gone twice so far. read more

Overall cool but not worth the money. The staff was very nice and helpful. It's just a video on constant loop that you sit on the floor. I wish it was more interactive or even played above. Don't pay the parking fee of $10 just park a block away and walk. read more

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Extremely great concept. However, the cost of these tickets were ridiculous. Additionally you sit in one room and watch 35 min of a cool vision of van goghs art. NYC and other cities around the nation were less expensive and offered quite more than just this. I would def try a diff city than Pittsburgh. Also, they charge an additional 12 dollars for parking which is a walk from the building. For 3 adults and 35 min of your time you're looking at over 200$ read more

Look- it's very cool, don't get me wrong. I'm so glad I went! I actually really loved it, truth be told. But - wow - it was overpriced for what it was. The worst part was paying for parking and then walking past so many closer (and free) spots on my way in, haha! Thanks guys. But all that being said, it's a very cool experience. Beautiful work, and we really enjoyed it. I wish they limited the amount of people inside at one time though. I was able to walk right in, which was great- but I'd almost rather wait in line a bit if I meant I could have had a more secluded experience inside read more

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My friend and I are very into art, and have been to numerous museums in Pittsburgh and other cities. We especially love Van Gogh and were looking forward to this for months. After buying tickets in March 2021, having them rescheduled due to covid in September, and finally visiting in November, we were beyond ready. Especially after hearing good reviews of the show in other cities. Thankfully we opted for the cheapest thickets on a weekday afternoon, because as it turns out there are two different Van Gogh exhibits traveling the country and this was not the better one. Also relieved we didn't pay for parking or get the VIP tickets because I still can't tell you what the benefit of that was supposed to be. First of all I'll say the video was entertaining and we both largely enjoyed it. Having 360° video surrounding you with songs to match was nice. It even showed his work in order as it progressed throughout his career. After about 20 minutes it's repeats again as new people cycle into the exhibit. But that was it, really. We looked around the room expecting doorways into adjoining rooms with other videos or exhibits, nope. Just the video room and the lobby which had some pricy food items and a very overpriced gift shop that cost even more than the Carnegie gift shop. No displays, posters, boards, replicas of the artwork, nothing interactive or anything similar to what you'd find in an actual museum like we expected. If you knew nothing about the artist going in, you left knowing nothing having only pretty images flashed in front of you. It just felt like half an exhibit, like something that would have occupied just one room at the Van Gogh museum. My friend also loves Frida Kahlo, but expressed no interest in coming back to see that show when it began. Just go to the Carnegie or Smithsonian museums instead, you'll save money and learn more. read more

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This was a nice experience. There was plenty of time to sit amidst towering video collages of Van Gogh's art which was thoughtfully blended using modern video effects - frequently isolating elements through three d effects. The exhibit is costly. But with the ability to stay and view the exhibit for any length of time I wished the per minute price kept dropping. This was a nice afternoon. read more

I was overall happy with a night out in Pitt however I was not appreciative of the prices. My basic ticket was close to $50 and then I had to pay $12 to park. All to listen to a music with a scrolling art show. Which overall was fine but I guess I would have hoped for narration about the pieces. I considered buying a book at the gift shop but that was expensive too. Also if there is times entrances then I fee the show could have been times better to align with entry read more

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This experience belongs in a museum. And by that, I mean that it would've been great if it were an exhibit in a museum that was included in the price of admission. Sadly, this was an extremely disappointing experience. The lack of creativity is just sad. It is just a room that plays a 15 minute video. The video is eh and could improve the transitions. It is incredibly overpriced. From what I saw, the people who bought VIP tickets were treated the same as the ones who were not. After you pay the tickets, you have to pay $10 for the parking. (Just park on the riverfront trail towards the left. It's free and closer to the building) The food and merchandise are also overpriced. In conclusion, don't expect much. It really is just a room with projectors and nothing more. Save yourself time and money and get a membership for the Carnegie museums or go to the Christmas shows at the zoo or Phipps. read more

I was visiting some friends in Pittsburgh and we went to this event. This is a really cool exhibit to see but the price is steep, in my opinion. A lot of the tickets are over $50 when it's one room that cycles through in 45 minutes or so. It's worth going to but I wish it had more for the cost. read more

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We were lucky to have gotten a bogo deal on travelzoo to go see this exhibit. I would never pay the full price for two people to go. Also there were signs for parking $12, which is ridiculous! But we only paid $4 for some reason. The experience was something different to see. It is a 35 minute loop video with the painting coming alive in front and all around you, but the hype everyone gives it is not all it's made out to be. The souvenirs from the shop all seemed overpriced, but they did have a little cafe to get snacks and drinks for the show and those were reasonably priced. read more

My friend and I went to this last week. When we arrived, we were charged $10 to park, which was not mentioned in any of the emails. Upon entrance, there was a gift shop section in the back of the building and a large curtained room where the "experience" happened. In that room, a constant stream of people came and left, and we ended up sitting on the uncomfortable concrete floor until a bench became available. The "experience" was a 30-minute slideshow that resembled a 3D screensaver with nice cinematic effects, set to classical music. The show was on a loop and already two-thirds done when we arrived, so we stayed to watch the whole thing. Overall, the event came to ~$50 per person, including the surprise $10 parking fee, so it was a bit short and underwhelming for that pricetag. read more

A cool exhibit but could be better. First of all, it's very overpriced, at least for peak timing. For a group of 4, we paid just over $250 for our tickets when all was said and done with taxes and fees. The location was in a semi-remote area of the North Side and there was plenty of parking around but of course they charge you $10 for it -- don't do that, park along the river trail for cheaper/free like we did. Staff was friendly. They have two general areas. The first area has a bar with overpriced food/drink, a gift shop with generic Van Gogh products and then two unique Pittsburgh installations. The other area is the actual immersive display. It is a 36 minute display that plays on loop. The visuals were great as was the music but I personally think there was a missed opportunity for some education about Van Gogh himself and the story behind these paintings. I'm glad I went to this but would be hesitant to recommend it to others as you can pretty much just get the same experience with a quick YouTube search and save some cash. read more

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I had high hopes for this, my wife and I both were very excited for the "immersive experience". It was a 20 minute slideshow and an overpriced gift shop, feels like I was scammed read more

For what it was, the exhibit was over priced at 50 or 60 dollars, but I did find myself enjoying it a bit more than I had anticipated. Special shout-out to Cafe Terrace at Night scene scored to Thom Yorke's Dawn Chorus which made you feel the expansive loneliness of Paris at night even amongst the crowd. read more

This was a very neat show and I really enjoyed it. I was mesmerized by how the art looked like it was really moving on a canvas. The music was wonderful and flowed with the art. Projecting onto the floor and not just the walls really added to the experience. I watched it 3 times in different places and on different walls. This way you see stuff you missed from other vantage points. There were benches, chairs and cushions available. You can ask for a chair if all are taken. The art outside of the show adds to the ambiance. Lots of stuff in the gift shop. I wish they had T-shirts and hoodies available. My suggestion is to watch it more than 1 time because you will probably not enter at the begining. Gogh and enjoy! read more

What a wonderful exhibit of a talented and complicated artist. A long time fan of Van Gogh's art, I felt this was so unique to learn and enjoy about his art and life. Listened to the audio broadcast on the web sight before the show, it was enlightening to Van Gogh's life, his art and the show. Highly recommend listening to it. There are beverage's and snack's that you can purchase, also a nice gift shop where you can purchase everything Van Gogh! Picture backround photo prop's. Great display of incorporating Pittsburgh into the show. To sum it up, I Loved the Show. Hoping to see other's come to Pittsburgh!!! read more

So expensive for 20 minutes of "immersion." The exhibit was nice but not worth the price at all. At $20 maybe. $40-50 a complete rip off. read more

Waste of time and money. Not enough seats and had to share a seat. Paying $40 to either share a seat or sit on a wearhouse concrete floor. Wasn't aware of having to pay to park and it was $12. Save money and watch a van goh screensaver at home. I would've had more fun people watching at Walmart read more

This is an overpriced and overrated PowerPoint show. The whole thing was a scam and a money grab. I felt totally robbed after the experience. I also tried to warn others with comments on their ads and they blocked me. I heard they do this to most negative comments so they appear to have happy customers. Save your time and money folks. Pittsburgh is getting scammed with this laughable "exhibit". read more

This had absolutely nothing to do with the staff. Everyone was very polite and did their job properly without question. But wow, I would love to get my $100 dollars back. What a waste. The event is a joke. Do not buy general admission, vip, or whatever else they try to up-sell you on. Truly a waste of money and not really immersive lol. read more

Dizzying virtual mess of a presentation. Complete sensory overload without any chance to appreciate the original art.