An added perk of going to the PNE Fair in 2023 was checking out the immersive Beyond Monet experience showcasing over 400 pieces of the famous artist’s work.
The multimedia art exhibition was included with admission to the PNE, which made it a fabulous deal (and a nice addition to the fair).
The PNE Fair itself ran from August 19th to September 4th in 2023. Beyond Monet was just one of many things you could see at the fair. It was a fabulous event!
GET $10 TICKETS TO THE PNE FAIR!
Regular admission to the PNE Fair in 2023 cost $25 for adults at the gate, or $20 for tickets purchased online. If you used the promo code VBP23, however, you could buy four tickets online for just $40. That worked out to just $10 per person, which was 50% off regular price online, or 60% off the price at the gate! $10 was even less than the full $16 price at the gate for youth and seniors (ages 13-18 and 65+).
Note: This offer didn’t apply to previously purchased tickets and could not be combined with other offers. It was valid, however, on the Labour Day Long Weekend.
Beyond Monet Exhibit at the PNE Fair in 2023
The PNE Fair always has a number of fun attractions to check out and one of the notable ones in 2023 was Beyond Monet. The exhibit featured the works of the famous French painter Claude Monet in an immersive way.
Hundreds of Monet’s works were displayed on a video loop on giant screens that wrapped around visitors. The paintings changed in size, blended together and washed over everyone in attendance.
Beyond Monet was similar to events like Beyond Van Gogh (which was in Surrey in the spring and was in Victoria until September 2023).
With Beyond Van Gogh when it was in Surrey, there were three rooms plus a virtual reality experience area. With Beyond Monet, it was just one giant room where Monet’s art was projected on giant walls all around. What you would see at Beyond Monet at the PNE Fair was similar to what you would have seen in the final giant room at Beyond Van Gogh, except with art by Claude Monet instead of by Vincent Van Gogh. What you saw was both beautiful and impressive!
Hours and Admission
Beyond Monet was included with general admission to the PNE Fair which was $25 in 2023. Given that tickets to see the full Beyond Monet experience elsewhere in Canada cost around $30 to $40, that was a terrific deal! Especially since you got access to everything else the fair had to offer as well, including the SuperDogs shows, live entertainment and other activities.
Beyond Monet was located inside the PNE Forum building and was open all day. The fair ran from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm so attendees could check out the exhibit anytime during those hours.
What to Expect
The Beyond Monet experience was similar to other “Beyond” exhibits like Beyond Van Gogh which was in Surrey in February and March of 2023 and was in Victoria in August and September.
The exhibit room contained a number of giant screens on which a video series plays. The pieces of art were styled to be an immersive experience.
The experience was meant to reshape how attendees saw the paintings. The art was presented at new angles and sizes and interacted with each other and the space in unique ways. The focus of Monet’s works were on landscapes and flowers.
BEYOND VAN GOGH IN VICTORIA
Planning to spend some time in Victoria in September? Then be sure to check out the Beyond Van Gogh exhibition there. It’s excellent and highly recommended. For tickets and full details about that event, visit vangoghvictoria.com.
Other Information
For more information about the attraction in Vancouver, visit the PNE website or click Beyond Monet.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Pacific National Exhibition
- Labour Day Long Weekend
- Beyond Van Gogh in Victoria
- Vancouver Events in September
