Seeing The Starry Night in total immersion is one of the highlights of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. RELATED: Step Inside the Artwork at Artechouse NYC My 7-year-old lasted about half an hour before she was ready to move on. All told, though, kids will probably tire of the exhibit quicker than you will. There's also plenty of seating in the largest gallery and a small, mirrored stage where kids were having fun running amok while parents watched the display with one eye and their kids with the other. It's great for a pretty picture, and it's fun to see your reflection and that of the display in the props. The visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack is mostly lovely, save a scene where it felt like the cicadas everyone is talking about had found their way inside. Who Should Gogh? Of the two experiences, I found this one to be the most little kid friendly. The experience runs through Monday, September 6, 2021. What it Costs: Tickets start at $29.99 for kids ages 6-16 years old a basic timed-entry adult ticket is $39.99, and prices rise to as high as $99.99. Sit and stay awhile at the Immersive van Gogh Experience.
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Located near the exhibit's exit, visitors are invited to walk through a series of brightly colored booths to experience an audio immersion in the same way the painter reacted to colors: It's widely believed he could hear colors and see sound, leading to his striking style.Ĭool Kid-Friendly Perk: An interactive Pocket Gallery is located in the retail area as well, where you can scan a QR code to launch an augmented reality experience that lets you bring one of Van Gogh's works to life. Standout Extra: While fans will likely love the well-stocked gift shop and kids flip for the cafe where you can get goodies like a fresh doughnut with a tube of ganache to paint an edible masterpiece, the coolest feature outside the immersive experience was The Chromesthesia Experience. The immersive projections at Pier 36 are punctuated by cool mirrored props that break up the display.
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A series of mirrored props allow the dazzling show to play with its reflections. Some are projected as static pieces, while others seemingly come to life stroke by stroke. What You'll See: The Gallery space here is actually a series of three immersive rooms where you'll witness 500,000-square-feet of animated projections of Van Gogh's works.