The 140th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty is being celebrated with an exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, dedicated to the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi. The exhibition, which runs from September 15, 2026, to January 31, 2027, showcases historical documents and artifacts related to the creation of the iconic statue. Among the items on display is the first clay model of the Statue of Liberty, signed by Bartholdi in 1870. The exhibition traces the statue's journey from its initial design to its final installation in New York Harbor in 1886. To complement the exhibition, the Musée d'Orsay is offering a virtual reality (VR) experience titled "Une Statue pour la Liberté, le rêve de Bartholdi, de Paris à New York." This immersive experience allows visitors to step into the history of the statue, following its creation in Paris and its journey to New York. The VR experience lasts 35 minutes and is set on a 700-square-meter platform divided into eight zones. This design allows for continuous use and reduces waiting times, with each session accommodating up to 10 people, enabling around 160 visitors per hour. Developed in collaboration with Gédéon, VIVE Art, and Backlight, the VR experience features a distinctive visual style using large color blocks instead of realistic textures. It includes virtual recreations of historical settings, such as the workshops in Paris where the statue was built, the internal structure designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the 1886 inauguration in New York. Historical figures like Bartholdi, his mentor Édouard Laboulaye, Eiffel, and journalist Joseph Pulitzer appear in the experience. The audio is available in French, English, Spanish, and Chinese, and the experience includes interactive elements like visual cues on the floor to guide visitors through the virtual environments. The VR experience is recommended for visitors aged 13 and older. It is priced at 32 euros for full price, with discounted rates for museum visitors and those who qualify for free entry. This immersive addition to the exhibition aims to bring the story of the Statue of Liberty to life in a dynamic and engaging way, offering a unique perspective on its creation and legacy.