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$12  per person

Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!

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07

6:00 pm

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Come and celebrate the opening of the new Impressionist Immersive exhibition!

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10 hours ago

Get ready to be transported to the world of Impressionism like never before! ✨
Thanks to Pablo Korona for creating this stunning time-lapse for us. Be among the first to witness the Impressionists Immersive Exhibition THIS Friday! Tickets to the Preview Party are available on our website.

Rockford Art Museum
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We are just two days away from the opening of "Impressionists Immersive Exhibition!" 🎉🎨

If you're wondering what this is all about or what to expect, we’ve got you covered! And if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to DM us or give us a call at (815) 963-6769.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 "𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?"
It's a new art exhibition, in partnership with Rockford Art Museum, that will captivate and inspire adults, families, and youth in Rockford and beyond by bringing the world of Impressionist art to life through dynamic, engaging, and entertaining experiences.

This exhibition seeks to make art accessible to all, transforming traditional viewing into an unforgettable journey through Impressionism.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻?
The exhibition opens February 8 through May 11 in Woodward Hall at the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁?
▪️Be amazed by over 1,000 dynamic masterpieces showcased on a 2,500-square-foot screen, enhanced by music and narration available in both English and Spanish, offering a full sensory experience.
▪️Engage with 3D interactive panels designed to teach color theory, art history, and painting techniques in an entertaining and easily digestible format, making learning fun for all ages.
▪️Enjoy fun selfie stations and engaging sets that not only encourage audience participation but also promote sharing on social media, broadening the exhibition’s reach and impact.
▪️And so much more…

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
All ages are welcome! This exhibition is designed to educate through entertainment. It captivates young audiences by blending vibrant visuals, dynamic movement, and compelling music with educational content, available in both English and Spanish. By doing so, we hope to inspire the artists of tomorrow.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁?
$20 members/$25 public (17 and under – $10 members/$13 public). Tickets will be sold at the door.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
YES! Museum entrance is $12 for non-members.
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We are just two days away from the opening of Impressionists Immersive Exhibition! 🎉🎨

If youre wondering what this is all about or what to expect, we’ve got you covered! And if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to DM us or give us a call at (815) 963-6769.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
Its a new art exhibition, in partnership with Rockford Art Museum, that will captivate and inspire adults, families, and youth in Rockford and beyond by bringing the world of Impressionist art to life through dynamic, engaging, and entertaining experiences. 

This exhibition seeks to make art accessible to all, transforming traditional viewing into an unforgettable journey through Impressionism. 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻?
The exhibition opens February 8 through May 11 in Woodward Hall at the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁?
▪️Be amazed by over 1,000 dynamic masterpieces showcased on a 2,500-square-foot screen, enhanced by music and narration available in both English and Spanish, offering a full sensory experience. 
▪️Engage with 3D interactive panels designed to teach color theory, art history, and painting techniques in an entertaining and easily digestible format, making learning fun for all ages.
▪️Enjoy fun selfie stations and engaging sets that not only encourage audience participation but also promote sharing on social media, broadening the exhibition’s reach and impact. 
▪️And so much more...

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
All ages are welcome! This exhibition is designed to educate through entertainment. It captivates young audiences by blending vibrant visuals, dynamic movement, and compelling music with educational content, available in both English and Spanish. By doing so, we hope to inspire the artists of tomorrow.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁?
$20 members/$25 public (17 and under - $10 members/$13 public). Tickets will be sold at the door.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
YES! Museum entrance is $12 for non-members.
1 day ago

We are so thrilled to bring the "Impressionists Immersive Experience" to the Discovery Center Museum! And we certainly could not bring this unique experience to Rockford without the help of our generous sponsors. We send a huge thank you to…

✨R. Robert and Sally D. Funderburg Endowment
✨ Collins Aerospace
✨Ahlstrand Family Foundation
✨Lon + Richard Behr
✨ Bergstrom, Inc.
✨Dean Alan Olson Foundation
✨Joan Stonecipher
✨ Savant Wealth Management
✨ Rockford Area Arts Council
✨ WTVO
✨ UW Health
✨Gloyd Family Foundation
✨ Larson and Darby Group
✨ The Furst Family

The exhibition opens February 8! Stay tuned, additional details, behind-the-scenes photos and more are coming soon!
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We are so thrilled to bring the Impressionists Immersive Experience to the Discovery Center Museum! And we certainly could not bring this unique experience to Rockford without the help of our generous sponsors. We send a huge thank you to...

✨R. Robert and Sally D. Funderburg Endowment
✨ Collins Aerospace
✨Ahlstrand Family Foundation
✨Lon + Richard Behr
✨ Bergstrom, Inc.
✨Dean Alan Olson Foundation
✨Joan Stonecipher
✨ Savant Wealth Management
✨ Rockford Area Arts Council 
✨ WTVO
✨ UW Health
✨Gloyd Family Foundation
✨ Larson and Darby Group
✨ The Furst Family 

The exhibition opens February 8! Stay tuned, additional details, behind-the-scenes photos and more are coming soon!

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