An investigation into the use of virtual reality for educational use was conducted at a London art gallery and university, exploring a new approach to a learning environment. A viewing of an Impressionist landscape painting was also experienced as a 3D virtual reality experience. The intention was to consider if this immersive experience could help with learner engagement and conception and understanding of artworks. Some of the major themes uncovered by the work include addressing engagement, challenges around perceived ease of use, and potential uses for understanding artistic and compositional choices. An original contribution to knowledge was demonstrated by the connection to learning objectives (LOs) using virtual reality (VR) to explain and understand landscapes in Art History. Connection of LOs in VR in this specific context is novel. Limitations of the work include the sample size, and future researchers may want to consider additional discipline contexts.