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Artheon – The Living Museum

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Here are some key facts about Artheon – The Living Museum VR game:

Platform & Availability:

  • Available on Meta Quest as a free-to-play VR experience
  • Released in June 2025
  • Previously available on other platforms like Oculus Rift and Steam

Core Experience:

  • Features a personal guide who walks you through each masterpiece, providing context and insight
  • Paintings are faithfully recreated in high detail within the virtual exhibition
  • The graphics for each painting look 3D scanned and very realistic, with high-definition reproductions of both paintings and frames

Gameplay Features:

  • Users can pick up art objects and bring them closer for detailed inspection
  • An InfoPad provides additional information and YouTube videos about each piece
  • You can create your own galleries by searching for specific paintings or artists, which then appear in the virtual halls

Content:

  • Currently features an initial exhibition hall with famous world masterpieces
  • New halls, artworks, and features are being added regularly
  • Collects from sources like MET Museum, Rijksmuseum and Artsy.net

Reception:

  • Has a 3.8 rating with 55 ratings on Quest Store
  • Reviews praise the relaxing atmosphere and therapeutic nature of viewing the artwork