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    Lighthouse ArtSpace Nashville

    3.3 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Mary T.

    The day before, I was pumping gas across the street and noticed a sign for Immersive Van Gogh. Although I have done this experience twice in Toronto (drive-thru and walk-in), I was intrigued. I got back to the hotel a few hours later and booked my ticket. It was straightforward. I paid online and was able to immediately download my ticket. I booked a 3 pm visit. It was recommended to come twenty minutes before or after the event start time. I had booked this Immersive Van Gogh experience at the Lighthouse ArtSpace on my final full day in Nashville. I drove over to the Lighthouse ArtSpace. There is a parking lot across from the main entrance. It is covered parking and is free. Double bonus! I parked and headed inside. I had a woman quickly greet me. It was not enough time for me to take any photos. She scanned my ticket on my phone. She then gave me a brief tour on where everything was. I thanked her and took me time absorbing everything. You can get a cushion to make sitting on the floor more comfortable. Since I was there in the afternoon, there were plenty of benches to sit down and enjoy the experience. It does repeat, so I probably got my money's worth by seeing the show a few times. In Toronto, I loved the drive-thru experience. I felt safe and relaxed in my car. The walk-in one was free with my drive-thru ticket. I did not like it as much, mainly because we were still wearing masks and no one was physically distancing, which made me highly uncomfortable. Although masking isn't required here, everything was spaced out better. I found it far more enjoyable on the main floor, sitting there and soaking up the artwork and imagery with the closest person perhaps twenty feet away from me. I went upstairs to check it out. It was gorgeous with mirrored, thin beams and a shiny floor. I watched the show again and loved it better upstairs. This immersive experience stands out thanks to how friendly and accommodating staff were. An older male staffer offered to take my photo. I had to give him a crash course on using my phone. He was kind and did a great job. I then headed over to a large Van Gogh portrait out of the dark second floor area where the show was. This male staffer offered to take my photo in front of this portrait, too. He was the best and I was truly appreciative of his kind gesture. I am not a selfie person, so I was relieved to not take multiple shots of me to get one decent one out of the batch! I headed downstairs where there was a small artists-in-residence area. You can learn about local artists and their work being featured. If you like anything that you see, you can also buy it. The gift shop is also on the main floor. I recognized some items from the Toronto gift shop, but a lot were new to me. I ended up getting a bottle opener that dubs as a magnet. I also got a couple of face masks. I kept one, but knew that my friend would love one with Van Gogh's work. I also got a couple of stickers. There was a sale going on. I ended up with five items and saved 35%. Yay! The man and I had a nice chat. He liked hearing about how I felt about the now two places where I have seen Immersive Van Gogh. He was genuinely interested. I got the impression that every staff member that I spoke to truly loved their job here. I paid with a credit card. The transaction was smooth sailing. He put everything in a small bag. I thanked him and left with my momentos. A word of caution: You need to be careful leaving the building and heading to the parking lot. I nearly got run over by a car that was going way too fast. I had some choice words for the jerk, which is uncharacteristic for me, but they present themselves when you jeopardize my health and safety. You should not be speeding in this area when you are clearly not on a street. I had a great time experiencing the Immersive Van Gogh show. I liked it much better here, thanks to how relaxed and spacious things were, along with interacting with friendly, helpful staff. (353)

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    Amanda M.

    This is a fun experience to check out this Christmas season, especially if your have smaller children. Upon check in, the friendly staff gives you a cushion to borrow while you visit. There is very limited seating within the viewing rooms so the cushion is a nice addition as you may be sitting on the ground. We walked down a long hallway with interactive screens that were Nutcracker themed, that lead to the immersive rooms. There are a couple viewing rooms, but they project the same show so I recommend getting a spot in the largest room to get the full immersive experience. The show is about 20 minutes or so and goes through the Nutcracker storyline. We noticed a few families with small children and they were having a blast running around, so the whole experience seemed a lot more immersive for them, which is why I recommend this as a fun family day. You can spend as much time as you'd like, which is nice that you aren't rushed. We visited on a double date with friends, no kids, and we enjoyed the experience, but this isn't something we'd pay full price for again due it just being projections in a big room with no other activities or different shows offered. Apart from the Nutcracker projection show and a couple scenes for photos, that's all that the experience offers. We went on a Sunday morning and there wasn't a Nutcracker character meet and greet (must have read the website wrong), just the life-sized statue to take pictures with. Be sure to check out the upstairs viewing room since it has some cool mirror structures that make for really cool videos as you walk through. All-in-all, I think this is a great experience for kids, especially since the Nutcracker can be enjoyed by all ages. I think this is the only experience of its kind, so if you have kids who are really into visual stimulation, this is a must-see.

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    Tiffani K.

    We visited the Lighthouse ArtSpace in November of 2022 for a showing of The Immersive Nutcracker. Located in the Belle Meade neighborhood, the parking is plentiful with free garage access and street parking too. The show runs about 35 minutes but expect to spend 1 hour to enjoy touring the space and gift shop. The Immersive Nutcracker is similar to an IMAX show in a more unique atmosphere. The art space was hosting three shows at the time of our visit; King Tut, VanGogh, and Nutcracker. All exhibits have beautifully displayed pieces showcased throughout the building. The gift shop had VanGogh and King Tut merchandise 75-90% off to make room for the Disney show opening in February. The Immersive Nutcracker is extremely family friendly and young children in attendance were mesmerized. I highly recommend a visit to The Lighthouse ArtSpace!

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    Rachel G.

    What a beautiful event! I originally canceled my tickets after the date was delayed several times, but then decided I wanted to celebrate my birthday here. About 40 minutes and it repeats so if you get there in the middle you can hang out. Take a bag with a blanket so you can sit on the floor. There are some benches, but that is prime real-estate. I vote basic tickets unless you want a poster and sit on flat mats. Brilliantly put together with the music and the full experience. Great date night or solo event!

    Jessica L.

    Went here to experience the Disney immersion. It was fun, a little pricey for what it is. I would get there maybe 20-30min early in order to read through things and do the little activities they have while you are waiting to enter. The experience has fun music, the floor is interactive so if you can go during a less busy time it's great because the kids can move around during the show and play with the different elements going on. Gift shop doesn't have anything great or original in it so that is easy to skip

    Courtney S.

    Again an amazing experience watching the immersive Nutcracker. Music was amazing Nutcracker. The dancing was beautiful. My daughter and I adore the Nutcracker and usually watch it every year. This experience was so fun. It wasn't crowded so that was great. They had plenty of space as it was huge, so while there were a nice group of people there we had plenty of space to experience all of the exhibits. Totally worth it and the staff is amazing and friendly. Oh and the gift shop, amazing and they have the BEST sales. Hurry up and go before the exhibit leaves!!

    Samantha F.

    This place was absolutely amazing! The screens in so many different sizes, gave a fabulous view of the exhibit that I had gone to see. The gift shop was absolutely overflowing with wonderful gifts that I picked up for friends and family as well. Definitely recommend the nutcracker experience for other people with children, it was super family, friendly, and very colorful.

    Kendall R.

    This experience was really special! I just wish it was more accessible. We got tickets on sale for Mother's Day and got them with cushions to sit on (essentially necessary if you ask me). This kind of ticket (I think VIP) also came with Van Gogh posters. The show plays for about 30 minutes, but you can watch it however many times you want.

    Holly V.

    The space was really open and laid out well. Other than the entrance with the gift shop space you will find stairs that will take you to the upper level to see over into the gallery. The Immersive Van Gogh experience was quick (about 45 minutes) but very relaxing. Definitely worth a visit, but skip the expensive tickets, they aren't worth it, and really offer no justification other than a lame poster and a thin cushion to sit on that you have to return to get the poster.

    Dustin H.

    What a great space! We came to see the "Immersive Van Gogh" experience courtesy of a Yelp! event. I was instantly impressed by the venue staff when a last minute illness prompted us to reschedule and we were able to find a date that worked via email very quickly. So appreciated! We arrived to find (free!) parking on site in a parking garage--this is not a guarantee in Nashville for ANY event, so this was another point in Lighthouse's favor immediately. I had been slightly confused about how timing works for these exhibits--I was under the impression (for some reason) that admittance to the immersive exhibit was only allowed every hour on the hour (hence the time on your tickets). We had VIP tickets, which allow a flex time of plus/minus an hour arrival. We mistakenly thought we had to wait until the hour but found when we came in at 5:30 we could go right on in as the exhibit runs on a loop (approx. 35 mins?). There's a small room for viewing, a much larger room, and a balcony. Each vantage point offers a different perspective. The Van Gogh presentation has great music, and the overall experience is truly hypnotic. I think a person with a mild interest in art who wouldn't set and look at a painting for more than a second could be truly drawn into experiencing the work in this manner. Also, there's a hallway exhibit that provides a timeline and overview of Van Gogh's life and places his work in context that you can review before viewing the exhibit to give it more impact. Lastly, the staff were super helpful and kind and the gift shop is worth checking out. We'll be back for a future exhibit--maybe the King Tut exhibit that is forthcoming?

    Cory W.

    We saw the Vincent Van Gogh experience. Really awesome experience. Be sure to listen to the podcast on the website prior to going. It ties the whole experience together. Really enjoyed the theatre. Will be back for other artists.

    Alexandria I.

    First time goer, we got tickets for the king tut experience. Overall I enjoyed learning about the history and it's very beautiful! Recommend if you enjoy art of any kind.

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    This place is pretty cool and the concept of immersion is perfect. But you have to choose the right things.

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