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January 31, 2024Last Chance to See Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience in Schenectady
Just a few days left to catch Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience at Schenectady’s Armory Studios NY. The exhibit, which opened on October 15, 2023, to rave reviews, is ending its run this Saturday, February 3, 2024. Guests can receive 20% off admission by using the code ALBMONET20 here. There will also be several Paint Like Monet special event sessions held on the last day of the exhibit. An announcement of what will be coming to Armory Studios NY next will be made soon.
On the final day of the Monet exhibit on Saturday, February 3, guests can unleash their inner artist at Paint Like Monet: The Immersive Experience. This exciting painting workshop, led by award-winning instructor, Laura Leigh Lanchantin, provides you with everything you need to create your own masterpiece all while immersed in Monet’s world. Sessions will be held at 11:3o a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome, and tickets can be purchased at this link.
“Hosting two nationally touring exhibits back-to-back shows that Schenectady County is a destination for arts and entertainment for the Capital Region and beyond,” said Schenectady County Legislator Cathy Gatta, President of the Discover Schenectady Board of Directors. “Now is the perfect time to plan your visit, immerse yourself in the arts, explore all the things Schenectady County has to offer, and savor the delights of our fantastic local restaurants!”
Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience features Exhibition Hub’s award-winning, 4K digital mapping techniques through which guests are fully enveloped in Monet’s brilliant and contemplative works. This breathtaking experience goes even further to immerse guests into Monet’s life by placing them in stunning re-creations of Monet’s creative atelier and his gardens at Giverny, while also taking guests on an unparalleled virtual reality journey where they can break the plane of his most famous paintings and explore the magnificent landscapes that inspired Monet’s works.
Standard admission starts at $32 for adults and $19 for children. Discounted tickets are also available for seniors, students, military veterans, families, and larger groups (over nine people). To purchase tickets click here. Receive 20% off admission by using the code ALBMONET20. Tickets are also available at the door.
To ensure easy access to the exhibit, Schenectady County has reserved over 200 FREE parking spaces located at the rear entrance to the Armory, providing direct access to the Monet exhibit. Designated ADA parking is also available.
Detailed parking information, along with details on where visitors can eat, drink, play and stay in Schenectady County while attending the exhibit, is available at Discover Schenectady’s dedicated web page located here.
