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15 Cities That Have Both an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit and the Artist’s Real Paintings

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by Morgane Croissant Feb 3, 2021

Lovers of Van Gogh’s art have had it made these past couple of years. Immersive Van Gogh digital shows are seemingly everywhere — especially in the US, where five different iterations of the now-famous exhibit genre are happening in dozens of cities.

Immersive Van Gogh shows showcase the 19th-century painter’s most famous artwork through engaging light and sound displays. Van Gogh’s paintings are projected on a venue’s walls, ceilings, and floors for visitors to be totally immersed in the work. Carefully curated music is played in the background for a multi-sensory, dream-like experience.

Museum visitors enjoying Van Gogh's art

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But there’s no right or wrong way to admire the beauty of Van Gogh’s art, and getting to see his actual paintings is just as transportive. Granted, a visit to the museum doesn’t look as good on Insta, but getting to see his brushstroke and the subtle details he included in his landscapes and still lifes up close is an incomparable experience. To make sure you get to enjoy both, here are all the cities in the US where you can go to an immersive Van Gogh digital show and see the artist’s real paintings — all on the same day.

Boston, MA

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: December 21, 2021 to February 20, 2022
Where: SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Hours of operation: 10 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Mon-Thu $39.99, Fri-Sun $49.99 for adults. Purchase here.

When: September 2, 2021 to January 30, 2022
Where: TBA
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $36 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are nine pieces by Van Gogh at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, four of which are on display, including Postman Joseph Roulin and Madame Augustine Roulin Rocking a Cradle.
Where: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Hours of operation: Wed-Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $25 for adults. Purchase here.

Chicago, IL

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until November 28, 2021
Where: Germania Club Building, 108 West Germania Place, Chicago, IL
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are 18 pieces by Van Gogh at The Art Institute of Chicago, nine of which are on view, including The Bedroom and The Poet’s Garden.
Where: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Hours of operation: Mon and Thu-Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
Ticket price: $25 for adult general admission, $20 for adult Chicago residents. Purchase here.

Dallas, TX

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until November 28, 2021
Where: Globe Life Park, 1090 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USA
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $34.90 for adults. Purchase here.

When: Until October 31, 2021
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 South Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are four pieces by Vincent Van Gogh at the Dallas Museum of Art, including the well-known oil Sheaves of Wheat.
Where: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201, US
Hours of operation: Tue–Sun 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ticket price: Free general admission with presentation of a ticket. Get a ticket here.

Denver, CO

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until September 26, 2021
Where: The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St #135, Aurora, CO 80010, US
Hours of operation: Sun, Tue-Thu 10 AM to 8 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM to 9 PM.
Ticket price: Starts at $35. Purchase here.

When: September 2021 to February 6, 2022
Where: Lighthouse Denver, 3900 Elati Street. Denver, CO 80216, US
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There is one piece by Vincent Van Gogh at the Denver Art Museum: Edge of Wheat Field with Poppies
Where: 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, US
Hours of operation: Daily 10 AM to 5 PM
Ticket price: $13 for adults, $10 for adult Colorado residents. Purchase here.

Detroit, MI

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: October 21, 2021 to February 6, 2022
Where: TBA
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

When: Until October 3, 2021
Where: TCF Center, Hall D, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, US
Hours of operation: Sun-Thu 10 AM to 10 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM to 11 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $32.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are five pieces by Van Gogh at the Detroit Institute of Arts, four of which are on display, including a 1887 self-portrait and The Diggers.
Where: 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, US
Hours of operation: Wed-Fri 9 AM to 4 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $14 for adults. Purchase here.

Houston, TX

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: October 14, 2021 to November 28, 2021
Where: 1314 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043, US
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

When: August 30, 2021 to January 2, 2022
Where: Marq’e Entertainment Center, 7620 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024, US
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $34.90 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are three pieces by Van Gogh at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, only one of which is on view, The Rocks.
Where: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005, US
Ticket price: Starts at $19 for adults. Purchase here.

Indianapolis, IN

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until May 2022
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art Galleries at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3326, US
Ticket price: Starts at $25. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There is one piece by Van Gogh at the Indianapolis Museum of Art Galleries, Landscape at Saint-Rémy
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art Galleries at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3326, US (the same venue as the Immersive Van Gogh digital show)
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $19 for adults. Purchase here.

Kansas City, MO

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: December 1, 2021 to February 6, 2022
Where: TBA
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

When: October 23, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Where: Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132, US
Ticket price: Starts at $55. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are three pieces by Van Gogh at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Fine Art, two of which are on view, including Restaurant Rispal at Asnières.

Where: 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 641, US
Hours of operation: Mon, Thu, Sat, and Sun 10 AM to 5 PM; Friday 10 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Free admission. Reserve your ticket here.

Los Angeles, CA

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until January 2, 2022
Where: Lighthouse Immersive Los Angeles, 6400 Sunset Blvd, CA 90028, United States
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are four pieces by Van Gogh at the Getty Center, only one of which is on display: the famous Irises
Where: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, US
Hours of operation: Tue-Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
Ticket price: Free admission. Reserve your ticket here.

What’s on display: There are three pieces by Van Gogh at the Hammer Museum, one of which is on view: Hospital at Saint-Rémy
Where: 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, US
Hours of operation: Tue-Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
Ticket price: Free admission.

Minneapolis, MN

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until October 31, 2021
Where: Lighthouse Minneapolis, 1515 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are three pieces by Van Gogh at the Minneapolis Institute of Art only one of which is on display: Olive Trees
Where: 2400 Third Ave South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, US
Hours of operation: Thu-Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
Ticket price: Free admission. Reserve your ticket here.

New York City, NY

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: November 17, 2021 to January 2, 2022
Where: Pier 36, 299 South Street, New York, NY 10002, US
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

When: Until October 24, 2021
Where: Skylight on Vesey, 300 Vesey St. NY 10282, US
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $36 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are 26 pieces by Van Gogh at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 16 of which are on view, including Irises, Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, and Wheat Field with Cypresses.
Where: 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028, US
Hours of operation: Sun-Tue, and Thu: 10 AM to 5 PM; Fri-Sat 10 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: $25 for adults. Purchase here.

What’s on display: There are four pieces by Van Gogh at the Guggenheim, including Landscape with Snow, Arles.
Where: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128, US
Hours of operation: Thu–Mon 11 AM to 6 PM
Ticket price: Free admission. Reserve your ticket here.

What’s on display: There are six pieces by Van Gogh at the Museum of Modern Art, including the world famous painting, The Starry Night.
Where: 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, US
Hours of operation: Sun–Fri 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Sat 10:30 AM to 7 PM
Ticket price: Free admission. Reserve your ticket here.

Philadelphia, PA

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: November 28, 2021
Where: S 69th St &, Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA 19082, United States
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $36 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are seven pieces by Van Gogh at the Barnes Foundation, all of which are on view, including Houses and figures, and Still Life.
Where: 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, US
Hours of operation: Thu-Mon 11 AM to 5 PM
Ticket price: $25 for adults. Purchase here.

What’s on display: There are nine pieces by Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including Sunflowers.
Where: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, US
Hours of operation: Sun, Mon, Thu, Sat 10 AM to 5 PM; Fri 10 AM to 8/45 PM
Ticket price: $25 for adults. Purchase here.

San Antonio, TX

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: November 18, 2021 to February 6, 2022
Where: TBA
Ticket price: Starts at $39.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are two pieces by Van Gogh at the McNay Art Museum, including Women Crossing the Fields. Unfortunately, neither artwork is on display at the time of writing.
Where: 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209, US
Ticket price: $20 for adults. Purchase here.

St. Louis, MO

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: October 1, 2021 to November 21, 2021
Where: Starry Night Pavilion at Saint Louis Galleria, 1155 Galleria, St. Louis, MO 63117, US
Hours of operation: Sun-Thu 10 AM to 10 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM to 11 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $36.99 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are six pieces by Van Gogh at the Saint LOuis Art Museum, five of which are on view, including Stairway at Auvers and Factories at Clichy.
Where: One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1380, US
Hours of operation: Tue–Sun 10 AM to 5 PM, Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Admission is free.

Washington, DC

Immersive Van Gogh digital shows

When: Until January 26, 2022
Where: Rhode Island Center, 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
Hours of operation: Weekdays 10 AM to 8 PM; weekends and holidays 9 AM to 9 PM
Ticket price: Starts at $36 for adults. Purchase here.

Actual Van Gogh paintings

What’s on display: There are 21 pieces by Van Gogh at the National Gallery of Art, six which are on view, including Self-Portrait and Green Wheat Fields.
Where: Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565, US
Hours of operation: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Ticket price: Free admission

What’s on display: There are five pieces by Van Gogh at the Phillips Collection, only one of which are on view: The Road Menders
Where: 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC, US
Hours of operation: Tue-Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
Ticket price: $16 for adults. Purchase here.

What’s on display: There are two pieces by Van Gogh at the Kreeger Museum: Bowl with Zinnias and Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers.
Where: 2401 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington D.C. 20007, US
Hours of operation: Tue-Sat 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM
Ticket price: Free admission. Reserve ticket here.

A version of this article was previously published on March 5, 2019 and was updated on September 1, 2021, with more information.

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