Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874

⭐ Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 is a groundbreaking virtual reality experience in New York that transports you back in time 150 years to the birth of Impressionism. Relive one of the most revolutionary nights in art history in an all-new experience that reconstructs the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris.

Highlights
🕰️ Step back in time 150 years with cutting-edge virtual reality headsets, reconstructed rooms & 3D views 
🖼️ Relive every moment of April 15, 1874—a night that forever changed the history of art
🎨 Meet Monet and his contemporaries as budding artists on the cusp of their careers 
🤩 Walk through locations central to the Impressionist movement, from the official Salon to Le Havre
🥽 Learn about the birth of Impressionism and its impact in an incredible VR experience 
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General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour total for check-in, equipment setup, tutorial, and experience. Please note that wait times may be longer on busier days.
📍 Location: Eclipso NYC - 555 West 57th St, New York, NY 10019 (between 10th and 11th Avenue)
⏰ Hours of Operations:

• Monday-Closed
• Tuesday-Friday 12pm-8pm (last entry at 7pm)
• Saturday-Sunday 10am-8pm (last entry at 7pm)

Starting August 31st into the month of September:

• Monday-Closed
• Tuesday-Friday 12pm-7pm (last entry at 6pm)
• Saturday-10am-8pm (last entry at 7pm)
• Sunday 10am-7pm (last entry at 6pm)

👤 Age requirement: children must be 8+ with a minimum height of 4 feet 6 inches. Entry will be strictly prohibited for any child who is under the required age of 8+
🚫 Experience is not recommended for people with a heart condition or epilepsy.
♿ Accessibility: The venue is ADA-compliant. This 45-minute walking VR experience may not be suitable for those with limited balance. For safety reasons, walkers and canes are not permitted as VR headsets obstruct vision, increasing the risk of others tripping. Wheelchairs are available upon request.
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Description
At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 1874, a historic event took place. Roughly 30 painters, including Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir, gathered in photographer Nadar’s studio to present 165 artworks outside the official Salon. Unprecedented, inspiring, and entirely revolutionary, this was the first ever Impressionist exhibition. Now, in an all-new 3D virtual reality experience, you can step back in time 150 years, meet these aspiring artists before they became legends, and relive the excitement of this historic night. You’ll explore everything from the official Salon and Bazille’s studio, where the idea for the exhibition was born, to La Grenouillère, where Monet and Renoir painted, and Le Havre, where Monet created his iconic Impression, Soleil Levant. Past and present come together in this riveting VR experience, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn about one of the most significant movements in art history. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now for Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 in New York!

Press Reviews
💬 technique ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "New VR experience celebrates art history"
💬 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ⭐⭐⭐⭐ " Impressionists painters make an impression via Eclipso's VR Experience"
💬 RoughDraft ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A colorful trip into the minds of the artists"