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Van Gogh Exhibit NYC: Tickets, Prices, Tips & Advice to Visit

Vincent Van Gogh Exhibit at the Wellington Waterfront Photo by 4nitsirk

Skylight on Vesey, located along the waterfront in Lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City, is close to New York’s bustling Brookfield Place and The Oculus, in the heart of NYC’s Financial District.  Patrons are immersed in 300,000 cubic feet of flawless projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre, allowing them to experience art like never before. Wandering through captivating, moving images, highlights brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the genius’s mind.

Van Gogh’s works will immerse you, from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the works Les Mangeurs de pomme de terre (1885), La Nuit étoilée (1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889), among others.
The experience takes you on a journey through the artist’s brilliance and madness, as well as organic landscapes from his imagination.
You will encounter Van Gogh’s art in a completely new and unforgettable way, thanks to its incredible scale and breathtaking imagination.

Massimiliano Siccardi designed and conceived the exhibition, and Luca Longobardi composed the soundtrack, both of whom pioneered immersive digital art experiences in France.
This exhibition contains sequences of bright flashing lights that may cause photosensitive epilepsy in visitors as well as those who are sensitive to moving lights. Viewer discretion is advised.

1. Tickets types

Ticket of Solomon Guggenheim museum Photo by Dquai

PEAK / OFF-PEAK – Immersive Van Gogh (PRIME); This refers to price differences based on the date and time chosen. Monday through Friday mornings and early afternoons are typically off-peak. Peak hours are normally evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Immersive American Express Access Van Gogh (PRIME) timeslots are Saturday and Sunday midday. Each week, eligible American Express® Card Members have exclusive access to timed entry time slots. Terms and Conditions apply.

Priority access and admission are included with VIP tickets. Others are; a Van Gogh pillow and a VIP souvenir laminated poster limited edition. One has the privilege to arrive up to 1 hour before and 1 hour after your start time although this is subject to public opening hours. If the cushion is not available, a gift certificate to the gift store will be offered as an alternative.

The premium ticket price includes Van Gogh cushions (rental), a limited edition poster, and the flexibility to arrive up to 1 hour before and 1 hour after your start time, also subject to public opening hours. 

Basic tickets include standard admission and an arrival allowance of plus or minus 20 minutes of the scheduled attendance time.

Tickets for children (6-16 years old) include; Ages 6-16. Children 5 and under do not require a ticket). They are strictly for admission only. Change-of-date fees do not apply to these tickets. The exhibit contains loud music, so ear protection, especially for children, is recommended. Ear plugs are available for purchase at the gallery. There are no refunds for the exhibit tickets.

Purchased basic timed tickets may request a date change at least 24 hours prior to scheduled attendance for a fee of $9.99 per ticket. We reserve the right not to process any late change of date requests and to charge a fee of up to $9.99 per ticket for such late requests.

2. Ticket prices

A customer loyalty programme of the Ziengs-branded shoe stores Photo by Donald Trung Quoc Don

Ticket prices for peak hours are $99.99 for VIP, $64.99 for Premium-FLEX, $54.99 for Basic-Timed, and $34.99 for child tickets whereas off-peak hours tickets are priced at $79.99 for VIP, $49.99 for Premium-FLEX, $39.99 for Basic-Timed, and $29.99 for child tickets.

Prime tickets are the most expensive and exclusive. They range as follows;  $109.99 for VIP, $ 79.99 for Premium-FLEX, $69.99 for Basic-Timed, and $39.99 for child tickets.

3. Tips and Advice to Visit

Vincent Van Gogh Exhibit at the Wellington Waterfront Photo by 4nitsirk

Visitors are advised to get a flex pass. It is more expensive, but it allows you to arrive up to 2 hours ahead of your time slot, rather than 15 minutes before, relieving you of the pressure of arriving on time. With the Flex Pass, you can also rebook for a different date, which is useful if you get sick or need to attend to an unexpected emergency.

The immersive experience show becomes quite loud. If you are prone to headaches as a result of very loud surround sounds, it is best to get some free earplugs. It’s always a good idea to keep your ears protected.

There are numerous social distancing circles on the ground for guests to sit in separately from one another. Some of the circles have benches, but the majority of them have floor seating. Outfits should be comfortable enough to sit on the ground (no tight mini skirts or jeans!).

Van Gogh immersive exhibit, at the Carrières de Lumière Photo by .marc carpentier

There is a standing room as well as a viewing platform (with stairs) that visitors usually ascend. Because the room is extremely dark for the art to be projected and viewed,  flats are the best choice of footwear. Just to make it easier to walk around in the dark or stand for an hour.

The show is about 35 minutes long and runs in a loop. Visitors should find a nice circle to sit in if they want to see everything at once. Later, one can get up and walk around, maybe climb onto the viewing platform, for another 20-30 minutes to take in the art in a different way. Pro tip: this is a great place to stop before a dinner date!

In low-light situations, most phones now automatically activate the flash. If you use the flash while taking a video or photograph, a guard will immediately come over to reprimand you. Before you begin recording, double-check and confirm that your flash is turned off.

For visitors using private means of transport, the parking rate for two hours is $42 plus tax. Every additional hour is $23 + tax.
Parking can be paid for at the ticket counter in the lobby. RVs and oversized vehicles are not permitted.

M3 train (LIRR) Arriving at New York Penn Station Photo by Bonnachoven

For MTA customers, take the 6 train to Bleecker Street Station and change to the F to East Broadway Station, which is a short walk from Pier 36.
Visitors can take the 1, 2, or 3 from Penn Station and change at 14 St-Union Square Station for the F to East Broadway Station (a short walk from Pier 36).
Customers utilizing the Subway can use the Delancey St-Essex St F, J, M, Z station (15-minute walk) or the Grand St B, D station (20-minute walk).
Bus routes M22, M15, and M9 all stop near PIER 36.

Visitors are encouraged to leave valuables, large bags, and other personal items at home. All bags entering or leaving the exhibit, including purses, are subject to inspection for the safety of visitors and the collection. The exhibit does not allow backpacks or duffle bags.