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A living record of our journey through time — sharing press features, behind-the-scenes Reveals, and our ongoing commitment to protect the environment through recycling, reuse, and reimagining what others discard.
Daily Memphian: Mud Island project receives funding for BVO’s River of Time
The Daily Memphian reports BVO received two grants to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former River Museum on Mud Island.
99% Invisible: A Walking Tour with Mr. Memphis
99% Invisible tours Memphis and spotlights the immersive project rising in the former River Museum - linking BVO’s adaptive-reuse vision to the city’s story.
Memphis Business Journal: BVO immersive experience takes shape on Mud Island
Memphis Business Journal reports visible progress as BVO’s River of Time continues build-out inside the former Mississippi River Museum.
Live at 9: New immersive experience coming to Mud Island
A short video segment previews BVO’s progress inside the former Mississippi River Museum and what families can expect from the immersive build.
Black & Wyatt Records Podcast: Marvin Stockwell
Marvin talks Memphis activism, saving the Coliseum, and why BVO belongs on Mud Island—community energy fueling an immersive future.
Memphis Business Journal: BVO names Board of Advisors
Memphis Business Journal reports that Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time has named a board of advisors to guide development on Mud Island.
Live at 9: Rock-n-Romp & BVO mention
WREG’s Live at 9 includes a Rock-n-Romp feature and shout-out, aligning with BVO’s family-friendly preview on Mud Island.
Daily Memphian: Rock-n-Romp offers sneak peek of new Mud Island experience
The Early Word music item announces Rock-n-Romp offering a first look inside BVO’s in-progress immersive build at the former museum.
Daily Memphian: Instagram REEL, Rock-n-Romp at BVO
An Instagram Reel captures Rock-n-Romp energy at BVO on Mud Island and gives followers a quick peek inside the evolving River of Time build.
Daily Memphian: Mud Island’s museum moves into steampunk “River of Time”
The Daily Memphian covers the former River Museum’s transformation into Baron Von Opperbean’s steampunk “River of Time,” led by Christopher Reyes.
cityCURRENT: Exploring Baron Von Opperbean - new immersive experience for Downtown Memphis
A cityCURRENT Show chat with Christopher Reyes & Kathryn Hicks previews 18 themed rooms and how BVO will animate Mud Island.
Smart City Memphis: Young administration’s riverfront plan - and why BVO matters
Editorial supports BVO as a key Mud Island activator within a broader riverfront plan led by the Paul Young administration.
Daily Memphian (Opinion): Baron Von Opperbean is the catalyst Mud Island needs
Guest columnist Mark Jones argues BVO can jumpstart Mud Island’s revival - citing City Museum and Meow Wolf as models and urging support.
Blooloop: Memphis to get new “Baron Von Opperbean” immersive experience
Blooloop spotlights BVO’s River of Time, an adaptive-reuse, multi-phase build in the former River Museum.
We need your junk!
Join BVO’s creative reuse drive! Donate your “junk” to help transform Mud Island’s former museum into a sustainable, imaginative world built by the community.
News Talk 98.9 (Nation of Jake): Who is Baron Von Opperbean?
Radio clip with Marvin Stockwell introducing BVO, why it’s headed to Mud Island, and how listeners can learn more or invest.
Choose901: Transforming Mud Island - Baron Von Opperbean’s New Adventure Awaits Memphis
Choose901 previews BVO’s plan to turn the former River Museum into a Memphis-made immersive playground with phased openings.
Daily Memphian: Baron Von Opperbean is coming back! this time to Mud Island
The Daily Memphian introduces BVO’s return to Mud Island, spotlighting the immersive build, Memphis roots, and the team behind the project.