The popular Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience exhibit in Schenectady, New York has been extended again until January 2nd due to its widespread popularity. The exhibit, which opened in May at Armory Studios NY, has already attracted nearly 100,000 visitors from the Capital District and beyond. The immersive experience allows visitors to take a journey through Vincent Van Gogh’s life through 360-degree digital projections, a virtual reality experience, and a light and sound show. The exhibit features more than 300 of Van Gogh’s sketches, drawings, and paintings, as well as a drawing studio and additional galleries exploring the artist’s life, works, and techniques.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is presented by Exhibition Hub and Fever, and was made possible through a collaboration between Schenectady County, Discover Schenectady, the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, the City of Schenectady, and Armory Studios NY. Standard admission for the exhibit starts at 32 for adults and $19 for children, with discounted tickets available for seniors, students, military veterans, families, and groups of over nine people. To purchase tickets, visit the Discover Schenectady website. The exhibit is located at 125 Washington Avenue in downtown Schenectady and features 200 free parking spaces and designated ADA parking.