If you’re an art lover, prepare to be awestruck by the legendary paintings of Claude Monet. The impressionist gets his own immersive exhibit, Monet: The Immersive Experience — and it will plunge you deeper into his pieces.
Every detail of paintings like Impression, Sunrise (1827) and Woman with a Parasol (1875) gets blown up on the walls of Worcester’s Mercantile Center for a multisensory experience like no other. Get 25% off the last tickets:
Walking in Monet’s footsteps
You’ll begin your adventure by learning more about the artist’s life and inspiration. Who was Monet, really? What brought him to such mogul status? A walk-through section will take you through the painter’s experience, featuring staged art installations like the beautiful Giverny bridge and the studio where he painted the majority of his oeuvre.
After experiencing the bridge decked in wisteria, it’s time for the sensorial part of your journey: the Projection Room. Using the latest technology, the Monet Experience sets the artist’s paintings on a 360-degree canvas, where every brushstroke is magnified. It’s almost as if you stepped inside the paintings themselves…
Plenty of interactive activities
At the end of your experience, you’ll get to embark on a VR journey (for a small add-on price) where you’ll be plunged into Monet’s inspiration and creativity — before unleashing your inner artist to recreate some of the impressionist’s work yourself.
The Monet Experience made its way to cities all over the world before stopping by Worcester. And after charming millions of visitors, it’s now open at the Mercantile Center. Here’s what past attendees thought of the multisensory spectacle:
Well rounded, informative, beautiful, creative and breath-taking. — Lynn
Loved it! And everyone was so nice. It was a great experience. — Roxanna
A wonderful exhibit, the VR was an amazing addition to the experience. Absolutely beautiful. The other fun color as activity was very fun after being immersed in art. So fun and clever. Also the staff was very friendly and helpful. — Elizabeth
Things to note
🌷Monet: The Immersive Experience
📍 Mercantile Center, 211 Commercial Street, Worcester
📅 Various dates & times
⌛ 60 to 90 minutes
🎟️ Tickets start at $23.90 for adults and $19.90 for children