An immersive virtual reality journey inside Claude Monet's masterpieces
Inside Monet is a new-generation immersive experience bringing one of the most beloved Impressionist masters to Genoa. Thanks to virtual reality, visitors don't just observe Claude Monet's works; they physically enter them, immersing themselves in the colours, atmospheres, and light that made the French painter famous. The venue is the Museo Raccolte Frugone, housed in Villa Grimaldi Fassio within the Parchi di Nervi, a natural setting of rare beauty in the city's eastern district.
The experience lasts approximately 75 minutes and guides you through five of Monet's masterpieces, including the iconic Water Lilies and Poppy Field. By wearing the headset, participants are guided through the botanical park and museum spaces, accompanied by the voice of Monet himself, recounting the emotions, memories, and inspirations behind his works. It's an engaging and poetic way to connect with art.
Created by WAY Experience, a company specializing in immersive experiences, Inside Monet combines the power of VR technology with the beauty of the Parchi di Nervi, fostering a particularly evocative dialogue between art and nature: the park's own blooming gardens echo the subjects dear to Monet. In case of bad weather, the experience takes place entirely within the museum's galleries.
Suitable for ages 10 and up and offered in groups of up to 25 participants, the experience includes a guide in Italian with VR content available in Italian, English, and French. It's an innovative cultural event that enriches the offerings of Nervi's museums and positions Genoa among the leading cities in immersive art experiences.
The Inside Monet experience debuts at the Parchi di Nervi in Genoa from April 6, 2026, at the Museo Raccolte Frugone. Wearing a VR headset, visitors embark on a journey of about 75 minutes inside five of Claude Monet's masterpieces, including the famous Water Lilies and the Poppy Field.
Created by WAY Experience, the experience combines art, technology, and nature, guiding the public through the park and museum spaces with the narrative voice of Monet himself. In case of bad weather, it takes place entirely within the galleries.
The Museo Raccolte Frugone is located at Via Capolungo 3, in the Parchi di Nervi. The meeting point is under the portico of the rear facade, facing the sea. Nervi is connected to the centre of Genoa by train and AMT buses.
Ticket €19, schools €10. Experience suitable for ages 10 and up, groups of maximum 25 participants, guide in Italian and VR content in Italian, English, and French. Booking recommended. For schools and groups: [email protected].
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Museo Raccolte Frugone, Parchi di Nervi
Museo Raccolte Frugone, Via Capolungo 3, Nervi, 16167 Genova