Meet Vincent van Gogh Experience
The award-winning van Gogh Experience created by the world-renowned Van Gogh Museum
Even to this day, Vincent van Gogh is a true inspiration for millions of people worldwide. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is the international authority on Vincent’s life, ideas and work. Every year, the museum brings in more than 2 million visitors from around the world. In order to make Vincent’s work and life accessible to as many people as possible, the museum has developed the Meet Vincent van Gogh experience. Guided by quotations from personal letters, lifelike reproductions and audiovisual scenes from his artworks, life and environment, visitors embark on a journey through the most important moments of his life, beautifully rendered to simulate the world as he saw it. Meet Vincent is the only official and award-winning experience that paints a complete picture of Van Gogh’s life and work.
The exhibition consists of several sections during which visitors can learn about and be inspired by the turbulent life of the famous painter. In addition to impressive digital projections made with the most advanced technology available, there is special attention paid to all other senses as well, making Meet Vincent an active multi-sensory exhibition that contributes to an unforgettable experience. The Meet Vincent van Gogh experience can offer in depth and hands on expertise in areas such as concept development, brand marketing and educational outreach.
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“It is our mission to make Van Gogh’s life and work accessible to as wide-ranging an audience as possible, to involve, enrich and inspire them. As a museum and knowledge institute, we have vast expertise and a wealth of stories about the life and work of the world’s most famous artist. In the museum we always concentrate on our splendid Van Gogh collection. The Meet Vincent van Gogh Experience is a valuable addition. With today’s techniques, you can virtually go on a journey through Vincent van Gogh’s life. This exhibition will focus on various aspects of his life, his ambitions, the myth and the source of inspiration that he still is to many people. The revenue generated by the Experience directly contributes to the Museum’s activities to secure the legacy of Vincent van Gogh for future generations. Will you join us?”
Axel Rüger
Director of the Van Gogh Museum
Adriaan Dönszelmann (managing director), Vincent Willem van Gogh (advisor to the board) & Axel Rüger (director)