PLAN YOUR VISIT

Prepare for discovery and play - for all ages!

BVO is not a linear experience. There is no single path or required order. Move at your own pace. Follow what pulls you. Explore together through curiosity, movement, and play.

The River of Time Begins Here

Phase One of Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time is now open, inviting guests into the first chapter of an evolving immersive world that will continue expanding over time.

Designed for kids and adults alike, BVO is a shared adventure - part immersive world, part creative playground, and part choose-your-own-path experience.

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Start Your Journey

Timed Entry

Entry begins in 30-minute windows to help maintain flow and exploration throughout the experience.

Average Visit Time

Most guests spend 60–90 minutes inside, though everyone explores differently.

Move Freely

There’s no single path or guided route. Explore at your own pace and follow what pulls you.

Follow Your Curiosity

BVO rewards exploration.

Look closer. Open things. Push buttons. Search for hidden paths and crawl spaces. Listen carefully. Interact with the world around you.

Not everything is obvious. Some discoveries wait to be noticed.

Some guests move through quickly. Others spend over an hour uncovering hidden spaces, unexpected moments, and details woven throughout the experience.

Pro Tips from the Field

Arrive Early

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your entry time. Timed entry helps keep the experience balanced for all guests.

Dress for Exploration

This is not a traditional museum experience. BVO invites movement, interaction, curiosity, and play.

Guests may encounter stairways, crawl spaces, hidden passages, and hands-on environments throughout the experience, so comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Stay Curious

Not everything is labeled. Look closer. Listen carefully. Interact with the world around you.

Phones Welcome (But Optional)

Feel free to capture memories, but some moments are best experienced firsthand.

Explore Together, Wander Alone

Every visit feels different. Families, friends, solo travelers, and groups all experience BVO in their own way. For groups with kids, we encourage adults to actively participate - some of the best moments happen when everyone explores together.

Before You Arrive

Tickets

We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.

Walk-up tickets are welcome when space allows. If a time window is full, entry will begin during the next available slot.

Location

Mud Island, Memphis, TN

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Parking

Paid parking is available on the island. Rates are typically a few dollars per hour and managed by the Premium Parking.

Guests may also park downtown and walk across the bridge to Mud Island during park operating hours. Please note that bridge access may close in the evening, so island parking is recommended for later entry times.