many of his paintings . Then stroll along the streets and see the world just as Van Gogh would have seen it .
Bring the kids because this isn ’ t a stuffy , adult trip . Every exhibit is more than kid-friendly : its kid-oriented . Walk into his paintings as they are presented in 3D rooms large enough for adults to enter . The create-your-own Van Gogh section is real draw for kids , pun intended . You get to create your own artwork inspired by your journey through the exhibit , after which your creation is projected onto the walls amongst van Gogh ’ s creations .
The real deal is the 20,000 square foot visual world created on the walls , floor , and ceiling of the Scottish Rite Temple at 619 Carondelet St . Sit back in comfy chairs , lounge on blankets , or just stand there as the room comes to life and you get physically covered with the artist ’ s works . Flashing and moving before your eyes , The Starry Night comes alive with flickering lights in the town . Cherry blossoms blow in the wind , filling the air with petals , and sunflowers grow from the floor around your feet and up your legs . It ’ s the kind of thing you ’ ll talk about for years to come . The exhibit takes about an hour , but you can spend as long as you want moving in and out of Vincent van Gogh ’ s life .
A quaint gift shop concludes your visit with some interesting treasures . Be sure to pick up the exhibit ’ s soundtrack because its literally like taking the exhibit home with you . It ’ s also a soothing way to end the day on those days you wish you were someone else .
Check https :// vangoghexpo . com / new-orleans for current running days and times .
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