OASIS immersion exhibition inspired by China and Japan
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OASIS immersion is Canada’s largest indoor immersive attraction whose Dreaming Asia walk-through experience was inspired by the cultural heritages of China and Japan.
OASIS immersion
Located on the ground floor of the Palais des congrès, OASIS immersion presents all-immersive temporary museum-type exhibitions inspired by the people, places and trends that shape our world. It is a walkable, no-contact experience featuring three immersive galleries, three dazzling light installations and a lounge area with café-bar and boutique, covering 2,200 m2 (over 21,500 ft2).
Dreaming Asia
Dreaming Asia is a walk-through museum-type experience where visitors enjoy three spellbinding state-of-the-art immersive experiences inspired by the cultural heritages of China and Japan including graceful Japanese prints that have struck the imagination of people worldwide, strolling immersed through the famed Chinese painting Along the River during the Qingming Festival, and seeing Pinyin shadow puppets come to life.
Root for Nature
In collaboration with National Geographic, OASIS immersion presents Root for Nature, inspired by the historic COP15 agreements. Root for Nature immerses visitors in a striking interpretation of biodiversity via immersive digital arts and informative educational zones.
VAN GOGH – Distorsion
The VAN GOGH - Distorsion immersive exhibition takes visitors on a bright and colourful immersive journey through some 225 paintings, drawings and sketches by the Dutch master Van Gogh. Fitted with 119 surround-sound speakers and 105 laser projectors creating 360° projections on the walls and floors of three galleries, the experience runs approximately 65 minutes.
Tickets and schedule
Click here for OASIS immersion schedules and tickets. It is highly recommended to arrive onsite 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start, as indicated on your ticket.
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