Seeing the Invisible

June 2, 2022

September 18, 2022

$0 - $24.50 (+ Service Fee)

Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Plains Road West, Burlington

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Events Description

 

Encounter incredible augmented reality art throughout the beautiful Hendrie Park landscape!

Seeing the Invisible features augmented reality (AR) works by more than a dozen international artists including Ai Weiwei, Refik Anadol, El Anatsui, Mohammed Kazem, Sigalit Landau, Sarah Meyohas, Pamela Rosenkranz, and Timur Si-Qin—including several artists’ firsts works in AR. Visitors will engage with Seeing the Invisible via an app designed for the exhibition downloadable to smartphones and tablets. This highly immersive experience will amaze visitors as they walk into and around the 13 larger than life and moving artworks.

The first exhibition of its kind to be developed as a collaboration among botanical gardens around the world, Seeing the Invisible was initiated by the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and Outset Contemporary Art Fund with support of The Jerusalem Foundation, and is co-curated by Hadas Maor and Tal Michael Haring.

 

Who is it for?

All ages

Pets and Service Animals:

With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted at this event.

HOW MUCH

Tickets: Seeing the Invisible is included in your Garden Admission or RBG Membership!

Adult $19.50
Senior $16.50
Youth/Student $16.50
Child age 4 to 12 $11.50
Child under 4 FREE
RBG Members FREE

**Students age 13 to 17, or post-secondary students with a valid student I.D.
*RBG considers a senior to be a person of 65+ years of age.

Garden Admission tickets purchased online are valid for one-time use on any date of the exhibit.

Garden Admission Tickets Include:

  • Entry to RBG Centre, Hendrie Park, Rock Garden and Laking Garden
  • Access to Seeing the Invisible exhibit
  • Any Discovery Programming scheduled for the day

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

 

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

June 2 to September 18, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Hours reflect garden admission availability at Hendrie Park. When selecting a time to visit, consider high-sun may impact visibility on your device screen.

*Exceptions: Seeing the Invisible access to Hendrie Park will close early on the following dates for the Arts After Hours events.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.):

Monday June 27
Wednesday July 13
Wednesday July 27
Wednesday August 10
Friday August 26

Venue & Address : Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Road, Burlington

How to Experience the Artworks –

Seeing the Invisible will be accessible via smartphone and tablet through the unique Seeing the Invisible app, which will be available for iPhone and Android in the App Store and Google Play.

How do I prepare for my visit?

Prior to your visit we ask that you download the app in advance. Please ensure you arrive with a fully charged device. We will have some chargers onsite but can not predict wait times to use them. A number of the art “installations” include a soundscape. We recommend you bring your own headphones, however our gift shop will be selling them for $15.00 each.

 

Will I be able to take selfies/pictures of the exhibition?

You will be able to take pictures of the exhibition using your phone or handheld device through the screenshot feature. Due to the nature of the AR technology, rather than taking a selfie, we recommend that someone else hold the device to take pictures of you with the artwork.

 

Washrooms:

Washroom facilities are available in the lower level of the Atrium at RBG Centre and at the Turner Pavilion Teahouse located in Hendrie Park. Please note masks are required for use in all indoor spaces.

Weather:

Seeing the Invisible is held rain or shine and is 100% outdoors, so come prepared for the weather! RBG reserves the right to cancel a day due to inclement weather.

Parking and Directions:

This event is held in Hendrie Park – please enter through RBG Centre at 680 Plains Road W. Burlington Ontario. Parking is included, available in the large lot at RBG Centre. This garden is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance. See rbg.ca/directions for more details.

Accessibility:

All garden paths indicated on the map within the app are either paved, made of finely packed gravel, or over short stretches of grass. If accessing with a wheelchair / walker / stroller, an outdoor model is suggested. Some benches will be available for those who require them.

Accessible parking spaces are available outside RBG Centre. Visitors access the garden through RBG Centre, descending through the Atrium via stairs or an elevator.

If you have any further questions about accessibility at this exhibition, please contact us by phone (905-527-1158) or use the form at rbg.ca/contact-events.

Do I Need To Wear A Mask:

As we welcome our community and visitors back to experience the beauty of Royal Botanical Gardens’ (RBG), we are making every effort to help ensure your visit is enjoyable, entertaining and, above all, safe.

Following the advice of public health authorities, masks are required to access the indoor spaces (entry to the garden, teahouse, washrooms, etc.), and we ask that you wear a mask or face covering during the outdoor portion of this experience if possible. Please observe all markers and one-way indicators upon arrival and stick with your group for the duration of your visit, following physical distancing guidelines.

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