A few weeks ago, I was able to attend the Sistine Chapel Exhibit in Calgary. For those of you unfamiliar, the Sistine Chapel exhibit showcases some of Michelangelo’s most famous paintings. Michelangelo was a very famous artist during the Renaissance, and his work is widely appreciated to this day. I was very excited when I first heard about this exhibit as I love everything about art and the Renaissance. I also remember doing a school project on Michelangelo a few years back, and distinctly remembered his beautiful artwork.
The exhibit itself did not disappoint. While it was smaller than I expected, it still showcased many of Michelangelo’s most famous and striking artworks. The lighting of the exhibit location also helped set the atmosphere of the exhibit. The paintings were also huge, and I personally really liked this because it allowed me to take in every detail that otherwise could have been overlooked.
The booking system requires you to pick a time slot, so there are limited line ups. I actually did not have to wait in line all that long, only about 5 minutes, even though there were quite a few people. This efficient system definitely earned some points from me, as I was wearing high heels. Here are some more details for the event:
Location: BMO Centre (parking available)
Duration: Around 30-60 minutes
Age Requirement: All ages!
Ticket Price: Starting from $16 (make sure to check their website, as they do have student discounts)
For those of you interested in art, history, or simply looking for something to do this weekend, I highly recommend you check this exhibit out!