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BLOOMING WONDERS

Open now through May 4

april, 2025

Enter a world where nature, art, and technology collide in Blooming Wonders: A Best-of-Spring Exhibition, a vibrant tribute to Washington, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossom season. Now in its 8th year as an official National Cherry Blossom Festival program, ARTECHOUSE’s annual spring time celebration has become a seasonal must-see for locals and visitors alike.

This year’s exhibition culminates past cherry blossom-themed installations, bringing back fan favorites alongside new interactive experiences. Through interactive technology and immersive design, Blooming Wonders transports guests into larger-than-life floral landscapes, mesmerizing digital dreamscapes, and interactive environments that capture the fleeting beauty of spring like never before.

Now on view through the end of April, this limited-time experience invites guests of all ages to celebrate the fleeting beauty of spring in a way that only ARTECHOUSE can deliver. Visitors can look forward to:

PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies in the Immersive Gallery, a cinematic piece that takes audiences on a dreamlike journey through spring. Starting with the blooming of cherry blossoms, you follow a flock of butterflies through vibrant blooming panoramas, ending in a whirlwind of petals. It’s a visual experience that reminds us of nature’s ephemeral beauty.

In Gallery 1, In Rapture, created in collaboration with renowned artist Yuko Shimizu, combines centuries-old Japanese traditions with innovative technology, inviting visitors to engage with hand-drawn ink illustrations digitally transformed into a dynamic, interactive art piece.

Gallery 2 will feature Blossoming Field, a full-floor interactive projection installation that engages visitors directly with the art. With three interactive zones, visitors can encourage cherry blossom trees to bloom, interact with floating reflective orbs, and engage with bees and honeycombs, all while accompanied by gentle sound design.

To complete the journey, visitors will find Akousmaflore et Lux, a small, interactive garden by the French artist duo Scenocosme. The plants in this living garden respond to gentle touch, creating a symphony of sounds as the plants “sing” through visitors’ presence.

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About the artist

ARTECHOUSE Studio Original

Powered by passion, ARTECHOUSE Studio is an interdisciplinary collaborative working at the forefront of art and technology to develop, produce and present world-class technology-driven exhibitions and the most advanced presentation platforms that ignite the imagination.

Artechouse DC

A pioneer in the field of innovative digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it through innovative technology-driven exhibitions and experiences. ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity at the intersection of art, science and technology. From immersive art spaces to an extended reality (XR) mobile app, ARTECHOUSE is where curiosity-seekers of all ages go to experience creative innovation without limits. Founded in 2015, ARTECHOUSE has become the premier destination, both online and offline, for genre-pushing, technology-driven art.

ARTECHOUSE DC was the first ARTECHOUSE location to open and holds a place dear to our hearts. Just off the National Mall and nearby Smithsonian museums and the Wharf, ARTECHOUSE DC is bringing a new kind of art experience to the nation’s capital. The most unique art destination and things to do in Washington, DC.

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april, 2025

"Amazing! Must see. Artechouse is the most fun I’ve had in a long time. The perfect fusion between technology and art."

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"Truly an experience that changes your perception of what art can be. It transcends the typical idea of a medium and puts you into each piece and lets you become part of it."

Dag Y.

"Amazing installation, fun for families and a great interactive exhibit for young and old."

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"Artechouse is pretty much my favorite place in the DMV area. Just being immersed in such technological genius and is an incredibly amazing experience."

Rhainie F.

"This is a one-of-a-kind, experiential destination filled with discovery, wonder, and sensory activation. This magical space brings art and technology together, where a curious adult can feel like they’ve stumbled upon a Willy Wonka-esque curation of art that will make you feel like a kid again."

Tara L.

"Such a cool place to come to if you are interested in art and the new digital age of technology. The interactive exhibits are incredible."

Armani Y.

"I was blown away by the experience of live art that surrounded me from every corner, wall and even the floor! The projections were incredible, mind-blowing, dazzling even."

Anna B.

"Mesmerizing! My whole family including a 3- and 5-year-old remained fully captivated for over an hour."

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"Seeing and interacting with these exhibits made us feel like kids; learning and exploring and laughing with wonder."

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"It’s an escape from reality and into a world of dreams."

Diana F.

"To simply put it we were blown away, it’s a very different experience that combines art and technology and it is just so beautiful…you feel like you are stepping into the future. I definitely recommend visiting."

Julia V.

"Without a doubt, one of the coolest places I’ve been this year."

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"Highly highly recommend ARTECHOUSE in DC. Incredible exhibit combining art and technology. Very safe and very distanced with timed tickets."

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Admission & Hours

HOURS OF OPERATION

Daily: 10am-10pm Last session begins at 9pm

Sessions are every 30 minutes and last for 60 minutes. Please arrive on time.

XR BAR

HOURS:
4PM – 10PM, Monday – Thursday
11AM – 10PM, Friday – Sunday

PRICING: $5-$16 (Includes beer, wine, XR cocktails, & mocktails)

The XR Bar is an extended reality bar powered by the ARTECHOUSE XR App.

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Tickets

General Admission (16+): Starting at $24

Children Tickets: (Available prior to 6PM daily):

Ages 4-15: Starting at $17

FREE for children under the age of four

Special ID Tickets: Starting at $21

Students, Seniors (65+), Military & First Responders: (Available prior to 7pm daily. Valid ID required).

Local rate for DMV Residents: (Available prior to 7pm Monday – Thursday only. Valid ID Required).

Anytime Tickets: $37
(Select a day, come anytime)

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Sessions are every 30 minutes and the experience takes about 60 minutes. Please arrive on time.

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