Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Exhibit Info

  • Accessibility

    Exhibit

    Our main entrance is reached by a few stairs or via a ramp on the left side of the main doors. From there, a manual elevator will take you to the lobby for check-in. An elevator attendant will be assigned to you to help you navigate the space. The only space that is not accessible is our “Juliet” Balcony that is reserved for Date Night Packages only and requires two flights of stairs. If the Juliet Balcony is inaccessible to you and you have purchased a Date Package, please notify the box office at https://vangoghchicago.com/contacts/ to arrange accommodations.

    Bathrooms

    There are bathrooms on all three floors of our exhibit. There are accessible stalls in both men’s and women’s bathroom and a family restroom on the Balcony level.

    Sensory Advisory

    This exhibition contains bright lights that may cause discomfort for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Part of the immersive experience is the music which can at times be loud. This may cause discomfort for people with sensitive hearing. Earplugs are available upon request. If you need to leave the gallery, you are welcome to re-enter through the lobby after taking a break.

    Mobility Aids and Service Animals

    Wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters are all permitted. We have one first-come, first-serve wheelchair on-site for those who need it, and a number of folding chairs that can be brought into the exhibit for folks who have a hard time standing for extended periods of time. Service animals are permitted in the gallery.

  • Prohibited & Permissible Personal Items

    We encourage you to leave valuables, large bags, and other personal belongings at home. For the safety of our visitors and the collection, all bags entering or leaving the exhibit, including purses, are subject to inspection.

    Backpacks and duffle bags are not permitted in the exhibit.

    Prohibited

    • Backpacks, luggage, and duffle bags
    • Paints and aerosols
    • Indelible markers
    • Weapons of any type
    • Outside food and beverages (including alcohol)
    • Food of any type is not permitted in the gallery
    • Any item deemed by exhibit security or venue management to be inappropriate
    • Bikes, helmets, skateboards, Heelys, rollerblades, and non-mobility aid scooters are not permitted
    • Camping chairs
    • Tripods

    Bag check is available at the venue, at $1 per item. Please note that large bags/luggage are not permitted inside the gallery, as per our terms and conditions. These items will need to be checked.

    Permissible

    • Walkers, mobility scooters, and other mobility aids
    • Strollers
    • Cameras (still/video)
    • Service animals - For non-traditional service animals please contact the exhibition before your visit.

    * All prohibited items will NOT be stored by venue management or on site.

    Immersive Van Gogh reserves the right to amend the above restrictions without notice. If you are unsure about an item you are bringing with you, please contact us at ticketing@vangoghchicago.com for more information.

  • Location, Parking & Transit

    Location

    Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago is located at 108 W Germania Place, Chicago, IL, 60610 USA.

    Parking

    The exhibit does not have dedicated onsite parking but there are a number of public parking lots nearby. The closest parking is our partnered parking garage, the James Kilmer Garage.

    It is located across the street (150 feet away) and provides valet service. We suggest that anyone in your party with mobility issues is dropped off on our side of the street before pulling into the garage.

    Transit

    The closest metro stations are:

    • Sedgwick (brown line)
    • Clark / Division (red line)
  • About Immersive Van Gogh Chicago
    The U.S. premiere of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from the creators of the blockbuster exhibit seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris. Be immersed in 500,000 cubic feet of stunning projection animating the master’s oeuvre and illuminating the mind of the genius. Wander through giant projections that highlight brushstroke, detail, and colour as you have never experienced them. Visitors will be immersed in Van Gogh’s works from his sunny landscapes and night scenes, to his portraits and still life. The installation includes his work Les Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885) to La Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889). The exhibition is custom-designed specifically for the stunning Lighthouse Artspace Chicago, a new venue within Chicago’s recently renovated landmark Germania Club Building. The three-story facility is dedicated to immersive art presentations, merging the boundaries between entertainment and culture to give visitors the sense that they are encountering art as never before. Utilizing the building’s Victorian Era architectural details, 35-foot-tall walls and multiple levels (including balconies), the venue will present vibrant art exhibitions that surround the viewer on all sides.  Experience the organic landscapes of Van Gogh’s imagination, and ride the rollercoaster of Van Gogh’s descent into madness. It is astonishing in scale, breathtakingly imaginative, and a completely new look at the master’s work.
  • Exhibit Hours

    Exhibit opens 15 minutes before the first entry time of the day and closes 15 minutes after the start time of last entry time of the day.  For entry time please see the ticketing calendar when you click BUY TICKETS

  • Ticket Info

  • Students Discount

    We offer a 15% discount for students. Valid student ID is required. This offer can only be redeemed when purchasing tickets in-person at the box office.

    This offer is only valid for Monday to Friday (not including public holidays) and subject to availability. 1 ticket per valid student ID, not valid with any other offer.

    Discount is subject to change and we reserve the right to remove the offer without notice.

  • Group Tickets

    A group discount is available for groups of 10 and more. Please visit our group ticket page for pricing and availability.

    For groups larger than 50 people please email us at groups@vangoghchicago.com

  • Authorized Ticket Sellers

    Warning! Check before you GOGH. If you want to experience the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit that is taking Chicago by storm and sold out in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, ensure you are buying your tickets from VanGoghChicago.com or our verified partners.

    Should you have purchased tickets for our exhibit from any other site other than listed below, please reach out to ticketing@vangoghchicago.com for verification.

    Authorized Ticket Partners To Immersive Van Gogh Chicago
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    Other partner sites may too have promotions and access to tickets but these should redirect you to our website VanGoghChicago.com for purchase.

  • Peak & Off-Peak

    This relates to pricing differences depending on date and time selected.

    Off-Peak is generally Monday through Friday mornings and early afternoon.

    Peak is generally evenings and all-day Saturday and Sundays.

    There are no refunds of tickets for this exhibit. Tickets are available for purchase online here and at our onsite box office. For more details please read our terms and conditions.

  • Ticket Types

    VIP Ticket Perks

    • Priority access and admission
    • Cushion rental
    • Limited edition poster
    • VIP souvenir laminate
    • Flexibility to arrive +/- one hour of your time - subject to public opening hours

    Premium Ticket Perks

    • Cushion rental
    • Limited edition poster
    • Flexibility to arrive +/- one hour of your time - subject to public opening hours

    Basic Ticket Perks

    • Standard admission
    • Strict arrival window of 20 minutes within your scheduled attendance start time.

    Child (6 - 16yrs) Tickets

    • Ages 6 - 16
    • Admission based on your adult tickets
    • Child tickets are not subject to change of date fees

    The exhibit does have loud music and ear protection especially for children is advised. Earplugs are available at check-in.

    Children age 5 and under do not require a ticket.

  • Ticket Prices
    Peak

    VIP - $99.99
    Premium - $64.99
    Basic - $54.99
    Child - $34.99

    Off-Peak

    VIP - $79.99
    Premium - $49.99
    Basic - $39.99
    Child - $29.99

    All tickets are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Ticket prices are subject to change. There are no refunds or exchanges. Upgrades can be done in advance or in person at the box office.

  • I Bought My Tickets But...

  • I have not received my tickets

    If you have purchased tickets to Immersive Van Gogh directly through our website, but have not yet received your tickets, you can use the ticket resend tool!

    If the ticket resend tool was not able to find your order in your original order email, you may have a typo in it. Please contact the box office to have this rectified.

    Please check your spam/junk folder before contacting the box office.

  • I want to change the name on my tickets
    The name on your tickets is for buyer & COVID-19 tracing info only and thus there is no change of name required on tickets. Anyone who has access to the tickets can use them. The buyer is responsible for tracking COVID-19 information within their party.
  • I want to upgrade/downgrade
    Please contact us at ticketing@vangoghchicago.com to upgrade your tickets prior to arrival. Unfortunately, we cannot downgrade tickets and we don’t know why you would want to!
  • I need to reschedule

    To reschedule your tickets, please visit our Change Of Date Request page.

    Dates and tickets are subject to availability. Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to your scheduled attendance time.

    Please note there is a $4.99 rescheduling fee per VIP & Premium ticket, and a $9.99 rescheduling fee per Basic ticket.

    Last-minute Change of Date requests will not be honored. In exceptional circumstances, a $9.99 fee will be applied for requests submitted less than 24 hours from your scheduled time slot.

  • COVID-19

  • COVID-19 Update

    Effective Monday, Feb. 28th, 2022:

    In accordance with the City of Chicago’s guidance for venues, Immersive ArtSpace Chicago will not require patrons to wear a face mask or provide proof of vaccination in order to enter our exhibits.

    We encourage all patrons to wear any personal protective equipment they feel comfortable with, but it is optional.

    This policy is subject to change with any future mandates or announcements made by the City of Chicago’s government.

    To learn more about the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 policies, please visit their website listed here: chicago.gov/COVID