Van Gogh Alive

Tickets and opening hours

Opening hours

25.6.–17.8.2025
Tampere Hall, Park Hall

Mon: Closed
Tue–Fri: 10–6 PM
Sat–Sun: 10–5 PM

Tickets

We recommend purchasing exhibition tickets in advance online. This way, you can avoid unnecessary waiting at the Tampere Hall ticket sales. Especially on busy days, there may be queues at our ticket office.

We offer two types of tickets. If you already know the day you want to visit the exhibition, we recommend choosing the more affordable Day-Specific Ticket. If you still want to decide on your visit day, you can buy an Open-Day Ticket. Tickets are also sold on-site at Tampere Hall’s ticket office at the open-day ticket price.

You can stay in the exhibition as long as you like. We recommend allocating at least 1–2 hours to fully experience the exhibition. The ticket sales for each visit day end one hour before closing time. The exhibition is suitable for the whole family.

Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for a discounted ticket (e.g., student card, senior card, or valid unemployment certificate) to the usher when your ticket is checked. Children under 7 years old can visit the exhibition for free.

Groups of more than 10 people can reserve their tickets by emailing ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi or calling +358 3 243 4501 (Mon–Fri, 10–4 PM).

Day-Specific Tickets

Standard tickets: €22
Children (7–16 years), students, seniors, unemployed, conscripts, and non-military service personnel: €19
Family ticket (2 adults and 2–4 children): €65
Children under 7 years: Free (no separate ticket required)

Open-Day Tickets

Standard tickets: €24
Children (7–16 years), students, seniors, unemployed, conscripts, and non-military service personnel: €21
Family ticket (2 adults and 2–4 children): €70
Children under 7 years: Free (no separate ticket required)

How to proceed:

1. Select your preferred visit date or choose an Open-Day Ticket.
2. Choose the desired number of tickets and complete your purchase.
3. With your ticket on a mobile device or printed on paper, you can skip the ticket sales in the main lobby of Tampere Hall and proceed directly to the exhibition entrance.

The exhibition

Van Gogh Alive arrives to Finland – the immersive art experience opens in June at Tampere Hall

This summer, the visitors of Tampere Hall will have the unique opportunity to experience Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh’s (1853–1890) artistry and venture into his colourful world. Created and produced by Grande Experiences from Australia, Van Gogh Alive is a multisensory experience to entertain the whole family.

The multisensory experience celebrating the art of Vincent van Gogh will be on display at Tampere Hall, Finland. Photo: Grande Experiences

This is no ordinary art exhibition. Featuring over 3,000 images, the experience presents Van Gogh in a way that takes over the screens, walls, columns, ceilings and floors of the exhibition space, all synchronized to a powerful classical score that reflects the artist’s era. Visitors also have the opportunity to explore Van Gogh’s sources of inspiration and life through photographs and videos displayed alongside the artworks. The multisensory experience continues at the exhibition’s pop-up shop and at Restaurant Tuhto, where a three-course Van Gogh Alive Menu and a café inspired by the artist are available.

“The immersive exhibition of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces offers visitors a unique experience. It’s as if we step inside the artworks, dive into the details, and view them from a new perspective. The artist’s fascinating world and the exhibition’s unique execution captivate visitors of all ages,” says Suvi Leinonen, Artistic Director of Tampere Hall.

Accessible art experiences

Bruce Peterson, Founder and Chairman of Grande Experiences, got the idea to create immersive, multisensory experiences from his children. During a family holiday to Italy and a few trips to various art galleries and museums, his kids were complaining of boredom and begging him to go get a gelato instead. He probed a bit deeper and concluded that traditional, static museum experiences were not engaging people in art the way they should.

In 2011, after two years of development, Van Gogh Alive was born. Combining art, technology, music and aroma, the exhibition utilises Grande Experiences’ unique SENSORY4™ system that combines multichannel motion graphics and cinema-quality surround sound. This technology allows any exhibition space to be transformed into a dynamic, informative, and visually spectacular experience.

Today, Grande Experiences is a globally leading innovator, developer, and producer of immersive cultural experiences. In addition to Vincent van Gogh’s art, touring exhibitions based on the works of Claude Monet, Salvador Dalí, and Leonardo da Vinci have also gained immense popularity, attracting a total of over 25 million visitors across six continents and more than 200 cities.

“We are delighted that this exceptional art experience is coming to Finland. Now, with globalisation and our technology, we can make cultural experiences more accessible to a wider audience. Nothing can replace seeing original artworks in person. But, to educate you must engage and to engage you must entertain. Hopefully, our visitors learn more about the artist and feel compelled to seek out the originals for themselves,” says Bruce Peterson.

“Younger generations, in particular, are seeking out new kinds of experiences they can enjoy with friends and share via social media. For many, the greatest pleasure lies in simply standing still and indulging the senses as waves of intense and beautiful sights and sounds wash over them,” Peterson adds.

Details are subject to change. 

Produced by Tampere Hall

Van Gogh Alive Menu

Enjoy the Van Gogh Alive Menu at Restaurant Tuhto!

After immersing yourself in the art of Vincent van Gogh at the exhibition, continue your multi-sensory experience at Restaurant Tuhto. We’ve created a delicious three-course Van Gogh Alive Menu, inspired by the exhibition, to perfectly complement your art-filled day.

Show your Van Gogh Alive exhibition ticket to enjoy the menu at a discounted price. A vegan menu is also available.

€34 with exhibition ticket
€39 without ticket

The menu is available June 25 – August 17, 2025, during Restaurant Tuhto’s opening hours. Book your table here. Groups can make their reservation by sending an e-mail to: ravintola@tampere-talo.fi

Good to know

• The exhibition is fully accessible.
• Photography is allowed at the exhibition. We’d love you to share your experience with us: @tamperetalo
• It is forbidden to bring drinks or snacks to the exhibition area.
• The text panels are in Finnish and English. 
• You cannot enter the exhibition using your Museum Card or membership cards (e.g. Kaikukortti card, Press card). 
• You can purchase a ticket with cultural benefits but they are eligible only for personal use. You can read more about the payment methods here.
• Members of the press, who wish to make an article about the exhibition can get in touch to get a press ticket by contacting us: viestinta@tampere-talo.fi

Frequently asked questions

• Can I exchange or refund my ticket, for example due to illness? All ticket purchases are binding and final from the time of booking, and tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
• Can I change the date of my Day-Specific Ticket? The date of a Day-Specific Ticket cannot be changed after purchase. If you’re unsure of your visit date, we recommend purchasing an Open-Day Ticket.
• Can I enter on my preferred day with a pre-purchased Open-Day Ticket? Yes, but for safety reasons, we can only allow a limited number of people into Park Hall at a time, so a queue may form at the entrance to the exhibition.
• Is Van Gogh Alive safe for people with photosensitive epilepsy or migraines? Van Gogh Alive does not include smoke, haze, or strobe lights. While the projected images and animations within the experience are slow-moving, please be advised that some moving light may trigger seizures in some people. If you are sensitive to moving light or have been diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy, please be cautious and let our friendly staff know if you are feeling unwell.
• How much time do I need to see the experience? Individual visit times will vary, but most visitors can anticipate spending 1–2 hours. The main feature of the exhibition lasts approximately 45 minutes.
• What is the best way to see the experience? We encourage you to move around freely to view the experience from different perspectives, always mindful of other visitors in the venue. You are able to sit, stand on or interact with the floor screens but please do not touch any of the upright screens.
• When is usually the quietest time of day to visit the exhibition? The quietest hours are typically later in the day – on weekdays between 4 PM and 6 PM, and on weekends between 3 PM and 5 PM. Please note that ticket sales for each day end one hour before closing time.
• Will there be a gift shop? Yes! Feel free to visit our gift shop, and discover some uniquely selected Van Gogh inspired products.
• Can I access the gift shop without having a ticket for the exhibition? Yes! The gift shop is located outside the exhibition area, so you can come and shop even without a ticket.
• Is it suitable for children? Yes, the exhibition has been designed to appeal to all ages. There is no minimum age to visit the exhibition. Children under 7 years old can visit the exhibition for free.