Van Gogh Over Hyped

Slide Show

We went to what I am told is quite a popular experience, a Van Gogh Alive immersive experience. They advertise it is the most visited immersive multi-sensory experience in the world; 8.5 million visitors across 75 cities. It was just OK.

We spent just over an hour in a big tent; standing to read read Van Gogh history wall displays followed by sitting on the floor watching a slide show displayed on 30 wall-sized screens. Music played and a faint aroma filled the tent. About 50-60 of us simultaneously had this experience; tickets were for timed entry. It was somewhat informative and somewhat entertaining, but did not measure up to the hype.

Besides, we will be in Amsterdam in a few weeks and plan to go to the actual Van Gogh Museum.