Van Gogh Experience in New York

The Van Gogh Experience was located in downtown Manhattan during our 2022 visit, across the street from the Conrad Downtown location where we were staying.

Van Gogh Exhibit and Background

The 2022 experience was broken into three different parts. The first part was a detailed and well-presented exhibit on Van Gogh. It goes into his life as well as explanations and backgrounds of his paintings.

The second part is the star of the show. The second part is a projection of Van Gogh’s art broadcast and animated in a 360° experience around this large room, including the floor. Reclined chairs and various small area rugs are dispersed throughout so you can sit or lie down and experience the show. This projection is an entirely immersive experience, including descriptions of each projection and accompanying music. This appeals to art lovers of every type and age. After this section, there is a spot where you can complete a coloring page that includes one of many famous paintings. After you color it, you can place it on a projector and display it on the wall.

Virtual Reality Experience

Finally, during our 2022 visit there was an optional virtual reality experience where you put on VR gear and “walk” through Arles. It matches destinations with his artwork so that you can see his inspiration. In 2022, the virtual-reality portion could be purchased separately or as part of a VIP experience that also included a poster.

For our family in 2022, the Van Gogh experience was immersive and worked across different ages. If you have a budding art lover, it was an eye-opening way to experience the work.