A Mind-Bending Journey Inside ‘Dalí Alive 360°’
Credits: Omnispace360 and The Dalí Museum
The long-awaited “Dalí Alive 360°” exhibit has finally opened its doors to the public, offering an immersive journey into the life and works of Spanish artist Salvador Dalí.
This multi-sensory art experience officially opened on August 3, 2023, in the newly constructed Dalí Dome at The Dalí Museum.
The exhibit combines light, sound and surreal landscapes to immerse visitors in the artist’s surreal landscapes, iconic melting clocks and mind-bending illusions. The exhibit features four chronological sections, each representing Dalí’s life and career. A colossal addition to the museum, the dome stands 39 feet high and 60 feet wide.
The climate-controlled steel structure in the museum’s Avant Garden is designed to withstand hurricane winds and storm surges. Inside the dome, dynamic animations of Dalí’s works illuminate his artistic triumphs and challenges, providing visitors with the sensation of stepping into Dalí’s life. The “Dalí Alive 360°” exhibit was co-produced by Grande Experiences, the creators of the globally acclaimed “Van Gogh Alive” experience.
Omnispace360, known for its work at Austin City Limits and six Super Bowls, produced the exhibit’s imagery specifically for the 360-degree environment.
Know Before You Go
Tickets for “Dalí Alive 360°” are available as a $15 add-on to the $29 gallery admission ticket. The combined $44 admission provides access to a “Dalí Alive 360°” presentation plus everything in the museum’s permanent collection. The museum recommends buying online timed tickets in advance, particularly for ticket packages that include “Dalí Alive 360°,” as tickets are more limited for that experience. As space permits, on-site/walk-up tickets are available during museum operating hours. According to the museum, all ticket sales are final.
The “Dalí Alive 360°” experience lasts approximately 40 minutes. The museum recommends arriving early and heading to the Dome entrance five minutes before showtime.
There is no restriction on strollers, but they must be 31” (79 cm) wide and 52” (132 cm) long or smaller. The Dalí Dome is walker, wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible. A limited number of courtesy wheelchairs and walkers are available.
“Dalí Alive 360°” includes simulations such as flashing lights that could affect those with photosensitive epilepsy or other visual or motion sensitivities.
Credits: Omnispace360
The Dalí Museum in St. Pete