Catching an ARTECHOUSE show on its opening weekend means seeing it before the queues and the feeds find it, and this one premieres on the Saturday. The science partner is Woods Hole, so the bioluminescence is modelled rather than invented, which is a different proposition from most projection-room spectacle. The venue is dark on Friday, making Saturday and Sunday the only two days available.
What to expect
Posted hours are 11 AM to 8 PM Saturday and Sunday with timed entry, and some Sunday slots were already sold out. Plan on roughly an hour, longer if you work through the XR activations. Listed prices carry fees and state tax on top.
Good to know
- Premieres Saturday, September 19; the venue is not open Friday.
- Timed entry, and some Sunday slots were already showing sold out.
- Made with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; an XR cocktail bar is on site.
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Common questions
Is it open Friday?
No. It premieres Saturday, September 19; the venue is dark Friday.
What is the main piece?
A 24-minute cinematic work projected floor-to-wall on a seamless 270-degree canvas.
