World Premiere Oct. 16

World Premiere Exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, to Open October 16th at the Boca Raton Museum of Art

South Florida is the First Stop on an International Tour Featuring 192 Priceless Andean Objects and the First-Ever Virtual Reality Expedition of Machu Picchu

The first-ever Virtual Reality expedition of Machu Picchu: youtu.be/saB41YJpf4k

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The new blockbuster experience will feature the first-ever virtual reality expedition of Machu Picchu, recorded in 2020 during the unprecedented closure of the site during the pandemic.

World Premiere Exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, to Open October 16th at the Boca Raton Museum of Art

South Florida is the First Stop on an International Tour Featuring 192 Priceless Andean Objects and the First-Ever Virtual Reality Expedition of Machu Picchu

On Saturday, October 16th, the eagerly anticipated Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru opens its inaugural stop of the upcoming global tour at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

The world premiere engagement will encompass the entire museum. This exhibition features the most impressive collection of Andean gold and silver artifacts to ever travel the world, alongside technological breakthroughs in virtual reality.

After its limited run in Boca Raton, the exhibition will leave the U.S. to embark on an international tour. Tickets at BocaMuseum.org/Golden.

Virtual Reality expedition of Machu Picchu: youtu.be/saB41YJpf4k

This all-new, immersive museum experience will transport visitors to the jewel of the only cradle of civilization in the Southern Hemisphere, the Incan city of Machu Picchu ‒ voted one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Many of these stunning 192 priceless artifacts are from royal tombs, including spectacular objects that belonged to noble Andean lords, some of which have never-been-seen before out of Peru.

This collection of art of ancient America is on loan from Museo Larco in Lima, Peru, and Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón in Aguas Calientes, Peru.

The unprecedented Virtual Reality sights and sounds of Machu Picchu, captured during a rare time in history when the UNESCO Heritage Site was closed during the pandemic: youtu.be/saB41YJpf4k

The experience will also feature the first-ever virtual reality expedition of Machu Picchu, recorded in 2020 during the unprecedented closure of the site during the pandemic.

It was the first time in recent history this majestic City in the Sky was completely empty, filmed using state of the art drone-VR technology.

“It is an honor to premier Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and to partner with such esteemed cultural institutions to bring this exhibition to the United States,” said Irvin Lippman, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. 

“We look forward to introducing South Florida and the world to the wonders of Machu Picchu and the power and beauty of the Inca civilization for what promises to be a memorable exhibition,” said Irvin Lippman, the Executive Director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

The groundbreaking virtual reality motion chairs are fully equipped with premium multi-sensory stimulation features: high-resolution six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) VR headsets, haptic feedback on the backseats, scent dispensers and 360-degree rotation.

“Through this unprecedented experience, visitors will come face-to-face with history in a whole new way,” said Executive Chairman & Group Chief Executive Officer of Cityneon, Ron Tan. “We are excited to bring to market this immersive exhibition for guests to encounter the ancient cultures who lived in this impressive fortress 7,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains.”

The groundbreaking virtual reality motion chairs are fully equipped with premium multi-sensory stimulation features: high-resolution six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) VR headsets, haptic feedback on the backseats, scent dispensers and 360-degree rotation. These breathtaking virtual reality vistas of the mythical landmark are a passageway for museum guests on an astonishing journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Andean societies dominated a substantial segment of South America for over 3,000 years through the reign of the Incan Empire. Visitors will behold the marvels of engineering that sheltered a truly spiritual civilization and the ornate riches they once cherished.

Nestled in a cloud forest, this great Inca Empire’s enduring symbol of architectural prowess is protected by twin sacred mountains and is invisible from below. Further adding to its unrivaled beauty, the flourishing landscape of Machu Picchu has restored much of the original biodiversity that it enjoyed in Incan times through a recent reforestation initiative.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will showcase Peruvian culture’s rich histories and traditions to the public like never before.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will showcase Peruvian culture’s rich histories and traditions to the public like never before.

Guided throughout the exhibition by Ai Apaec, a mythical Andean hero, visitors will gain a window into transformation through the forces of nature that result in his death and subsequent rebirth.

In this exotic land nothing is fixed and beings can change from one form to another.

Throughout this dramatically staged expedition, the sounds of roaring jaguars, screaming macaws, and torrential rainfall surround visitors as they unravel the mysteries of Andean cosmology and marvel at the sophistication of Andean artists.

1 AD – 800 AD Copper funerary mask depicting Ai Apaec. Photo Courtesy of World Heritage Exhibitions.

Throughout this dramatically staged expedition, the sounds of roaring jaguars, screaming macaws, and torrential rainfall surround visitors.

“We’ve been working around the clock to bring to South Florida a truly awe-inspiring exhibition,” said President of World Heritage Exhibitions, Anthony Tann.

“A production like this has never-before been on tour. Beyond the stunning collection of Andean artifacts, the team delivered a virtual reality experience that will make you feel as though you are walking through the stone fortress at Machu Picchu.”

The exhibition will start its limited run in Boca Raton before leaving the U.S. and embarking on an international tour. Ticket prices start at $19.95. Purchase tickets at BocaMuseum.org/Golden.

A portion of every ticket sold goes to the Inkaterra Asociación, a non-profit organization vital to the conservation of the Amazonian forests, and to the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Follow #BocaStrikesGold on social media for ongoing announcements about special events. Cityneon presents the exhibition; it is produced by World Heritage Exhibitions.

Aerial view of UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu. It was the first time in recent history this majestic City in the Sky was completely empty, filmed using state of the art drone-VR technology. World Heritage Exhibitions

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