New VR experiences coming to Blume Studios in June
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"Life Chronicles." Photo: Courtesy of Excurio/Blumenthal Arts
Two new virtual reality experiences are coming to Blume Studios this spring, with one taking visitors to space and the other allowing them to walk through history.
Why it matters: Blume Studios — Blumenthal Arts' immersive art hub — is betting big on VR, using the June 11 opening of its new experiences to launch Blume Studios VR.
The big picture: Charlotte is seeing an immersive experience boom, with at least five set to open around town this spring. Three of these experiences are at Blume Studios.
State of play: "Life Chronicles" and "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience" open June 11 at Blume Studios, joining "Horizon of Khufu." The experiences run through Aug. 30.
What to expect: You choose which VR experience you want, as all three will be available at the same time. Each experience runs 45 minutes.
- "Life Chronicles" takes you through 3.5 billion years of the Earth's history. You'll navigate volcanic coastlines, ancient oceans and swamp forests and run into a few dinosaurs.
- "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience" includes more than 250 hours of footage filmed inside and outside the International Space Station. You'll see astronauts' daily lives and travel through space.
- "Horizon of Khufu" takes you inside the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Context: "Life Chronicles" is from the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and Excurio (the "Horizon of Khufu" creator).
- "Space Explorers: The ISS Experience" is from the same team behind "Space Explorers: The Infinite," which was Blume Studios' first VR experience in 2024.
If you go: Tickets start at $36. Blume Studios is at 904 Post St.
- The experiences are recommended for ages 8 and up.