It’s no secret that we adore the Windy City, but stepping into a completely different reality is truly refreshing sometimes! There are numerous ways to escape Chicago without ever leaving the city limits, thanks to these captivating and immersive experiences that take us into their imaginative worlds.
Whether you’re entering the world of Disney before the exhibition leaves town on April 14th or planning to step into the immersive ‘Bluey’ Experience next month – we’ve got you covered! Keep scrolling to discover our picks of the best immersive experiences in Chicago for you to explore right now.
1. Visit this spectacular Disney exhibit before it leaves this month!
Disney enthusiasts, rejoice! The highly anticipated Disney100: The Exhibition is a must-see in Chicago, offering the perfect mood-lifting experience. Spanning an impressive 20,000 square feet, it showcases original costumes, props, and mesmerizing visuals. Even the most devoted Disney fans will encounter new delights, all while celebrating 100 years of The Walt Disney Company.
Get swept away at Disney100: The Exhibition before it leaves Chicago on April 14th!
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📍 Location: Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2. Check out this immersive ‘Bluey’ Experience coming to Chicago next month
This May, fans of the Emmy Award-winning children’s show Bluey will have the chance to step into its magical world at Chicago’s upcoming “Bluey x Camp” experience, following a sold-out run in L.A. The immersive “Bluey x Camp” will recreate Bluey’s house in a 5,000-square-foot space, where fans can meet the characters, play Bluey’s favorite games, and enjoy fun animations!
Find out more here!📍 Old Town neighborhood at 647 West North Avenue
3. Immerse yourself in The Art of the Future at this Holographic Art Gallery
Verse: The Art of the Future fuses art and technology with a not-to-be-missed experience that allows guests to enter the metaverse. Check out this digital art exhibition featuring augmented reality holograms and artwork by top-selling artists from the burgeoning world of NFTs with the help of an AR headset, smartphone, or tablet. Verse showcases the people, technology, and stories that are shaping this sector of the art world.
🥽 Get your tickets for Verse: The Art of the Future in Chicago here!
📍Location: Block 37, 108 North State Street, Chicago, 60602
4. Delight yourself at the Museum of Ice Cream
Venture to an incredible 13,000-square-foot museum fully dedicated to ice cream for a taste of summer! Rightfully so, the sweet emporium in The Shops of the Tribune Tower on Michigan Avenue has been dubbed “Willy Wonka’s factory comes to life.” Visit several unique installations, from the iconic sprinkle pool to the cafe for a sweet treat! Don’t miss the iconic Banana Room, dedicated to the delicious banana split dessert.
🍦Read all about it here and snag tickets here!
📍 Location: 435 North Michigan Avenue Suite G, Chicago, 60611
5. Surround yourself in candlelight and flowers at Candlelight’s spectacular spring concerts
The spring season is here, and what better way to celebrate than by attending one of Candlelight’s reimagined concerts? Known for their diverse range of music genres and stunning venues adorned with hundreds of candles, Candlelight’s concerts now also feature an abundance of blooms to marvel at. Immerse yourself in the blissful ambiance and unleash your inner child at these unforgettable experiences!
🌸🕯️Check out all of the spring concerts here!
📍Location: Multiple venues across Chicago and the suburbs.