Be transported to 19th century France with Empress Joséphine’s Garden, a breathtaking immersive digital exhibition from AGB Creative.
This visually spectacular experience reveals the remarkable life of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte. The original influencer who shaped fashion, art and early scientific exploration, and whose legacy extended far beyond her role as Napoleon’s wife.
Presented across 110 square metres of wall to wall LED screens, and accompanied by layered sound and evocative storytelling, the 45 minute exhibition traces her journey from the upheaval of the French Revolution to the height of imperial luxury.
At its heart is Joséphine’s enduring passion for botany. At her famed Château de Malmaison, she cultivated more than 200 exotic plant specimens, including rare flora and fauna collected from Australia’s south and west coasts during pioneering French expeditions of the 18th century.
Lose yourself in lush digital gardens and a richly told story of curiosity, ambition and cultural exchange.
Showing only at ILA until 17 May 2026.
TICKETS
General admission: $25 + booking fee
Concession (including juniors aged 5 – 15 years): $15 + booking fee
Children under 5 years: Free
Please note, this exhibition is most suitable for ages 10 and up.
TIMES
Sessions run every 45 minutes from the opening time.
Wed & Sun
10am to 5:30pm
Thu, Fri & Sat
10am to 8:30pm
Purchase tickets here on our website, or at the ILA Bar on the day.
Please see ILAs Terms and Conditions here.
ACCESS INFORMATION
Relaxed sessions:
Saturdays 10am sessions on 2, 9 & 16 May
ILA’s venue access guide is here to support your visit.
ILA BAR
Located next to the exhibition on level 1, the ILA Bar will offer refreshments during opening hours. For the full French experience, indulge in a glass of bubbles and our petit plats – a trio of delectable sweet treats inspired by the exhibition including brownies, cupcakes and macarons.
Award-winning wine sponsor of Empress Joséphine’s Garden
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CREATIVE CREDITS
An original exhibition by
in partnership with
AGB Creative
Concept by Anthony Bastic AM, CEO & Executive Creative Director
Creative team:
George Kacevski, Creative Director
Fred Simard, Design Director
Hannah Keogh, Cultural Programmer
Rodalyn Flores, Senior Graphic Designer
Grace Barnes, Script Writer
Lorraine Foster, Script Editor
Michelle Weiss, Motion Designer
Supanova Tribe, Music and Sound Design
Edwina Wren, Voice Over Artist
Anna Fraser, Voyages Style Frames
Lara Allen, Project Director
Academic collaborators
Jean Fornasiero, Emerita Professor School of Humanities, Adelaide University
John West-Sooby, Professor Emeritus of French Studies at the Adelaide University
First Nations advisor
Irene Stainton, Nyoongar Elder
Asset credit list
Museum of Natural History, Le Havre
National Museum of châteaux de Malmaison et de Bois
RMN Grand Palais
State Library of New South Wales
National Library of Australia
ILA team
Melissa Lee, Creative Director
Elise Short, Program Manager & Gallery Design
Kaz Archer-Palmer, Head of Marketing and Communications
Bianca Nilsson, Programming Coordinator & Marketing Support
Daniel Holden, Venue & Tech Operations Manager
Sebastian Rogers, Digital Content & Production Coordinator
