Stand Beside an Emperor. Witness History Unfold.
Step inside his world through stunning 3D-printed recreations, immersive storytelling, and virtual reality that places you at the center of history's defining moments at Napoleon: The Immersive Saga. Find yourself immersed in Napoleon's world in 1817 on Saint Helena, where the Emperor himself recounts his life.
With your VR headset, watch history unfold around you: the tense war council before Austerlitz, the thunder of charging cuirassiers, the ascent of the Vendôme Column, and the icy retreat at the Berezina. Free to explore each scene, you'll witness strategy, triumph, and defeat up close.
General Information
📅Date:
Opening May 22, 2026
🕑Time:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
⌛Duration:
Typical visit is 60-90 minutes
📌Location:
South Florida PBS, 3401 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach MAP
👤Age requirement:
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the free-roaming VR experience.
Guests aged 12 and older are welcome, with children under 18 requiring a parent or guardian present.
A seated VR experience is available and open to younger children.
However, headset use is not recommended for children under the age of 8 due to potential impacts on early visual development and headset fit.
Parents and guardians are responsible for determining what is appropriate for their child.
🚘Parking:
Parking is free at the South Florida PBS Studios
🎟️Tickets:
Adult - $35
Seniors/Students/Military/First Responders - $30
Group General Admission: $28 (Minimum: 10)
Group Senior/Military/First Responders: $25 (Minimum: 10)
South Florida PBS believes that everyone should have access to the arts.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend,please send an email and arrangements will be made to accommodate you.
Tickets are subject to availability and requests will be considered on a case by case basis as capacity allows. Limit 2 tickets.
✉️Contact for Boynton Beach Experience:
Phone:561-274-8309
Email: sfpbsimmersive@southfloridapbs.org
What to Expect on Your Journey
Arrival & Check-In | Sign your digital waiver and capture your moment at our elegantly styled photo corner before your imperial journey begins.
Cinematic Theater | Take your seat in a French-style theater for a sweeping cinematic presentation tracing Napoleon’s childhood in Corsica, his military brilliance, and his remarkable ascent to Emperor of France.
Museum Gallery Walk | Walk through our richly detailed gallery chronicling Napoleon’s military campaigns, political legacy, propaganda mastery, and lasting historical impact, featuring replica artifacts.
VR Briefing & Gear-Up | A quick safety overview, then our staff fit your headset, adjust straps, and calibrate tracking — everything handled for you. You just prepare for battle.
Enter the VR Experience | Fully immerse yourself in the virtual reality experience and stand alongside history’s most compelling military commander at the height of his power.
Exit & Reflect | Depart through a thoughtful exit gallery drawing connections between Napoleon’s enduring influence on the Americas, the Caribbean, the Louisiana Purchase, and the world we live in today.
What is Free-Roam VR?
NAPOLEON EXPERIENCE: THE IMMERSIVE SAGA is a standing, free-roam VR experience. Free-roam VR is an amazing experience in which attendees can physically walk and interact within an area designated by our team. You get to move around this space freely, interacting with your surroundings, creating a convincing sense of a new worlds. Because of the free-roam technology, attendees can see each other through the headset, allowing them to interact with the experience and other attendees just by walking around.
Limited seating is available. Mobility issues? Please read our FAQs for more information.
*Please be advised: Experience is not recommended for people with a heart condition or epilepsy.
Large bags/personal items are not allowed in the Free-Roam VR space. We recommend small cross-body bags or waist belt packs.
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