Baron von opperbean and the river of time
media kit
Welcome to the official press and media resource hub for BVO. Reference facts, access images, and explore articles about the creative world being built on Mud Island.
Quick facts
Official Name:
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time (BVO)
Location:
101 Island Drive, Mud Island, Memphis, TN 38103
Overview:
An immersive art, storytelling, and adventure experience reimagining the former Mississippi River Museum into a 33,000-sq-ft. creative world blending art, technology, and play.
Founded By:
Christopher Reyes, with co-founders Kathryn Hicks, Marvin Stockwell, and Reuben Brunson
Current Phase:
Phase-one build underway (opening planned for 2026)
Company Structure:
For-profit creative collective rooted in Memphis, Tennessee
Mission:
To merge art, technology, and storytelling into experiences that inspire imagination, collaboration, and community pride.
Core Concept:
A world of magic, science, and the multiverse—where visitors step through portals into interconnected realms powered by light, sound, sculpture, and interactive design.
The Vision:
Transform the historic Mud Island River Museum into a living, evolving world that celebrates exploration, innovation, and wonder.
Prior Work:
BVO follows the success of Quadrant 360 (2020), a 2-month immersive installation by Christopher Reyes that sold out with over 4,000 visitors and received multiple regional press features and awards.
Tagline / Core Idea:
Where story, art, and adventure collide.
KEY CONTACTS
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JEE VAHN KNIGHT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
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CHRISTOPHER REYES
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
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REUBEN BRUNSON
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
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KATHRYN HICKS
HEAD OF DIGITAL
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MARVIN STOCKWELL
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
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Joanna Harris
HEAD OF MARKETING
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General Inquiries
ALL OTHER QUESTIONS
ABOUT BVO
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time (BVO) is an immersive adventure experience that unfolds like an open-world game inside a real-world environment.
Visitors navigate a labyrinth of rooms, corridors, and portals that merge physical sets, interactive worlds, projection-mapping, and game-engine technology to create a living story they can explore, play, and shape.
Built within the 33,000-square-foot former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island in Downtown Memphis, the River of Time transforms the building’s historic architecture - complete with two full-sized boats - into a network of re-imagined realms connected through light, sound, sculpture, and narrative design.
When complete, BVO will stand as the first immersive experience of its scale in the Mid-South, inviting guests of all ages to step inside an ever-evolving world where art, technology, and imagination converge.
BVO CHRONICLES
BVO Chronicles are original stories written by the creators behind Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time.
Each article offers an inside look at the ideas, people, and creative process shaping this world - from early concepts and builds to behind-the-scenes reflections and community highlights.
(For external coverage and media features, visit the Press & Media section below.)
Press & Media
Explore how Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time is being covered across news, podcasts, and creative media outlets.
This section includes BVO Chronicles plus interviews, press features, articles, and broadcast segments highlighting BVO’s vision, progress, and impact in Memphis and beyond.
