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Designing the Future: Why Leonardo Belongs in Science Centers Globally

Leonardo da Vinci remains one of the clearest examples of why science and creativity belong together. His ideas moved effortlessly between engineering, anatomy, mechanics, art and human observation, making his work uniquely relevant for modern science centres and museums. Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius transforms those ideas into an immersive, hands-on experience, inviting visitors to explore working machine inventions, interactive technologies and multisensory environments that turn curiosity into participation. More than a historical exhibition, it is a powerful STEAM platform that connects innovation, imagination and discovery in ways audiences instantly understand.

Why Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh Are the Most In-Demand Immersive Exhibitions in the World

Some artists don’t just endure. They adapt. Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh continue to dominate immersive exhibitions because their work blends familiarity with emotional depth, making it ideal for multisensory experiences. As technology evolves, their stories are not just preserved. They’re reimagined, keeping them relevant, accessible and consistently in demand.

How to Host a Van Gogh Alive Exhibition at Your Venue

Hosting a Van Gogh Alive exhibition is less about having the perfect venue and more about creating the right experience. With a flexible space, a clear understanding of your audience, and attention to the full visitor journey, immersive exhibitions can transform your venue into something memorable. When done well, they do not just attract visitors. They bring people back.

Starry Night featuring Van Gogh Alive

A Captivating Fusion of Art, Emotion, and Innovation

Monet in Bloom Indoor and Outdoor Immersive Art Experience

Monet in Bloom: A Global Immersive Art Experience Indoors and Out

Finding Vincent Shared Virtual Reality

Visitors Can Step Right into Van Gogh's World: A Journey Like No Other

Connection at THE LUME Indianapolis, May 2025

US Premiere: Connection: Land, Water, Sky – Art & Music from Indigenous Australians – coming to THE LUME Indianapolis in May 2025.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius opens in Valencia

The Museu de las Ciències hosts the Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius Experience

Van Gogh Alive now showing in Hong Kong

From February 2025, at K11 ATELIER King's Road in Quarry Bay, HK.

Celebrating the Award-Winning Connection

This stunning experience holds a special place in our hearts

Impressions of Monet: An Immersive Journey Through Art and Nature

Leonardo da Vinci-500 Years of Genius opens in Taipei

Taipei welcomes Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

The Intersection of Technology and Immersive Art

The blend of technology and immersive art is transforming creative storytelling.

Bruce Peterson's Fascination with Leonardo da Vinci

Bruce Peterson, Founder & Chairman of Grande Experiences, reveals his lifelong appreciation for Leonardo da Vinci.

Italian Renaissance Alive opens on the Gold Coast

HOTA, Home of the Arts presents the Australian premiere of Italian Renaissance Alive.

Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius Immersive Experience Opens at THE LUME Melbourne

An unparalleled exhibition that redefines the boundaries of immersive experiences.

THE LUME Indianapolis Returns with Dalí Alive in March

Grande Experiences and our partners, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, present Dali Alive at THE LUME Indianapolis.

Grande Celebrates 100th Display of Van Gogh Alive

Significant milestone for the world's most popular immersive experience

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius: Coming March 2024

THE LUME Melbourne Unveils Groundbreaking Leonardo da Vinci Experience: A Journey into the Mind of a Genius

The Spectacular Monet in Paris Opens in Perth

Grande Experiences is celebrating the opening of Monet in Paris in Perth, Australia, the second stop on the experiences’ tour after a successful season in Brisbane earlier this year.

Monet & Friends Alive Opens in Iconsiam, Bangkok

Following a successful display of Van Gogh Alive from March to September this year, Monet & Friends Alive opened last week in Bangkok at the luxury brand shopping centre, ICONSIAM.

Van Gogh Alive Arrives at BGC Arts Center, Manila

The world’s most visited immersive experience celebrating the world’s most famous artist, Van Gogh Alive opens at the BGC Arts Center this October 2023.

Southeast Asia’s Biggest Immersive Art Experience in Bangkok

Grande reveals the installation process of Van Gogh Alive at ICONSIAM

THE LUME Melbourne’s Most Significant Experience Yet – Connection

Fresh from showcasing some of the world’s most famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet, THE LUME Melbourne’s latest immersive experience, Connection, opens on 23 June 2023.

Chester Zoo – An Experience to Sink Your Teeth Into

Visitors explore the world’s most innovative ‘out of water’ shark experience.

Van Gogh Alive – First Display in the Reopened Brighton Dome, UK

Van Gogh Alive welcomes back audiences to the fully restored Brighton Dome.

The Dalí Museum and Grande: Increasing Audience Engagement with Immersive Experiences

We interviewed our collaborators on Dalí Alive, The Dalí Museum in St Petersburg, FL, about the creative process of working with Grande and the phenomenal audience reaction to hosting an immersive experience in their gallery space.

Monet & Friends Alive Opens at Kalmar Castle, Sweden

Monet & Friends Alive is now open at Kalmar Castle in Sweden from April 1, 2023.

Monet in Paris Makes its Global Debut

This all-new multi-sensory experience opens in Brisbane, June 2023

World Premiere of Italian Renaissance Alive in Biltmore, US

From March 3, 2023, Biltmore is hosting the world premiere of the latest multi-sensory experience created and produced by Grande Experiences, Italian Renaissance Alive.

Beyond the Building – How Technology Expands Boundaries and Audiences

How is technology is impacting cultural institutions?

Step Into First Nations Art with Connection

Grande’s Head of Creative Experiences, Gary Moynihan, guides us through the meticulous creative process behind Grande’s Connection experience.

Van Gogh Alive: The First Spectacular Event at Fully Restored Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange

Brighton Dome, one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions, has just announced that the opening event for its refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre will be the world-renowned immersive experience Van Gogh Alive from Grande Experiences.

Dalí Alive World Premiere Opens in Colorado

A unique insight into the life of Salvador Dalí opens in Colorado.

Van Gogh Alive Australian Tour Opens in Newcastle

After highly successful visits to Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, Van Gogh Alive, the world’s most visited multi-sensory experience opens at The Grand Pavilion, Foreshore Park from Thursday 22 September 2022.

Monet & Friends Alive Opens at THE LUME Indianapolis

July 3, 2022 – THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Monet & Friends Alive Opened at The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.

World First Immersive Indigenous Experience Opens in Canberra

Grande partners with the National Museum of Australia in a new digital experience.

Los Angeles Opens with the World Premiere of Street Art Alive

Los Angeles has thrown open its much-anticipated doors on the 22nd of April with the World Premiere of STREET ART ALIVE.

Los Angeles to launch with the world premiere of street art alive

Monet & Friends Alive Opens in Taipei

Monet & Friends opens in Taipei, Taiwan.

Van Gogh Alive Extends at Mediacity

After welcoming over a staggering 120,000 visitors since its launch in October, the world’s most visited multi-sensory experience Van Gogh Alive has extended its run at MediaCity.

Van Gogh Alive Schedules a Scotland stop

A kaleidoscope of colour will greet Edinburgh with Van Gogh Alive from 17 March -17 July 2022.

THE LUME Melbourne opens!

Planet Shark Opens in San Francisco

Planet Shark Makes a Splash at the California Academy of Sciences

Digital Nights Premieres on the Spectacular Wellington Waterfront

DIGITAL NIGHTS is captivating visitors from sunset tonight in a temporary outdoor gallery at Odlins Plaza on Wellington’s spectacular waterfront.

World Premiere of Digital Nights Announced in Wellington, NZ

In a world first, we are excited to announce our new outdoor, multi-sensory experience.

Reopening Success for Van Gogh Alive

Zurich’s Maag Halle reopened Van Gogh Alive, with strong consumer demand spelling success for the exhibition, despite operating at 50% of usual capacity.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius – Sao Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo will be playing host to Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius.

Guests Enjoy a Vino with Vincent

What better way to spend a cold Melbourne evening than with a vino with Vincent!

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius – Ottawa

To mark the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s passing, the Canadian Science & Technology Museum in Ottawa, Canada will be playing host to Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius – Denver

Leonardo Da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius is about to open at The Denver Museum of Nature & Science.