A new exhibition has opened in London with a strictly limited run of just 15 weeks. Cleopatra: The Experience will make its UK debut and open its doors at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront, covering 3,000 square metres and with nine interactive galleries, taking visitors on a captivating journey through Ancient Egypt as they discover the reign of Cleopatra, her story and the legacy she left behind.
Developed in collaboration with historical curators and Egyptologists, and endorsed by British Cleopatra expert, Dr. Chris Naunton, the exhibition uses the latest projection technology to bring the world of Cleopatra to life, with a whole new level of creativity, immersive storytelling and engagement.
Entering through the setting sun – a symbolic representation of the end of Ancient Egypt with Cleopatra as its final queen – visitors will relive the full story of the Ptolemaic Dynasty through an educational hologram presentation. From the arrival of Alexander the Great and the founding of the dynasty to the final days of Ancient Egypt, the exhibition showcases the complete historical arc of the Ptolemies, providing essential context to the life, reign, and legacy of Queen Cleopatra.
The experience continues with a walk through history in the free roaming Metaverse space. Here, visitors will put on their Alternate Reality goggles and explore the catacombs of Alexandria, get up close to Alexander the Great’s coronation at the Siwa Oasis and step inside Mark Antony’s tent during the Battle of Actium, before entering Cleopatra’s royal chamber to witness her gazing out over the Bay of Alexandria and the Lighthouse.
In addition to groundbreaking technology, the experience will also showcase a curated selection of over 22 original artefacts from the Hellenistic and Late Egyptian periods. Presented in collaboration with the Felix Cervera Archaeology Gallery in Barcelona, the collection includes terracotta sculptures, bronze deity figures such as Isis and Osiris, glass mosaic fragments, cosmetic vessels, and a previously unpublished group of demotic papyri.
Visitors will then enter Cleopatra’s private chamber: a space inspired by the royal palaces and designed to evoke the grandeur of Cleopatra’s world. Stand before her interactive mirrors and watch as Cleopatra comes to life, unveiling the secrets behind her allure, iconic makeup, hairstyles and the symbolism that these held in Ancient Egypt.
From there, discover the fascinating city of Alexandria with its historic buildings displayed on a vast interactive map. The experience is enhanced with 5D sensory elements including atmospheric scents and culminates in a spectacular video-mapping and sound show projected onto a five-metre-tall recreation of the Lighthouse of Alexandria - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The penultimate gallery places visitors into a vast 360-degree, 8-metre-high cinematic video mapping room, where the latest advancements in projection mapping allow visitors to soar over the city of Alexandria and witness the queen’s coronation before entering the enigmatic Temple of Isis and pass through the Library of Alexandria before reliving Cleopatra’s alliance with Julius Ceasar, her love story with Mark Antony and finally, the epic final Battle of Actium which sealed her fate.
The 90 minute+ exhibition concludes with a full motion seated Virtual Reality experience, allowing visitors to experience the earthquake and catastrophe that sank Alexandria under the
sea, followed by the search for Cleopatra’s tomb. Explore submerged ruins, forgotten temples and sphinxes before entering the Temple of Isis to witness Cleopatra’s burial ritual.
Both educational and exhilarating in equal measure, Cleopatra: The Experience sets a new benchmark for creative and technological storytelling. Designed with children, families, culture lovers, technology thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts in mind, it’s certainly not to be missed.
Cleopatra: The Experience has already wowed over 200,000 visitors since its launch in Madrid and is set to appear in a further six countries after its London debut.
General admission tickets are priced from £25, children from £20 (a £2 per ticket booking fee is applied at checkout).
Book online now at www.cleopatraexperience.co.uk
