What can you really say about interactive art!? Well I'll tell you! It's so cool!! Being able to finally go to a museum where you can touch and draw and just be immersed in the experience of art is so much fun! The Arte is actually a really great exhibit. I've been to one that has the slightest edge on the Arte but only because the Arte is actually quite small in comparison. I do wish they had a few more rooms for you to go in especially for it being in NY you would think it would be overwhelmingly huge but nope. We bought the cafe experience with our tickets and it honestly was a little blah. It's only $5 so I won't take away a star for that but the tables had interactive art on them so that was a bonus. The cons are once you enter the cafe you can't go back through that's it! Tour over! So make sure you do all the things before you get there! I do give it a 5 out of 5 because it's still really cool and fun to just go have the experience! read more

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An 'OK' experience. I don't think it's as immersive as it's made out to be, but is midly interesting nonetheless. You go from room to room, and the rooms are big enough so that even when there's a lot of people there's still plenty of room. The rooms are also dark and mirrored, and I saw a couple people hit the wall. If you're into Instagram and whatnot, you'll love this place. Otherwise this place is pretty meh. The price could also stand to be half of what it is. read more

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First time here. Was there a few weeks back. The projector focussed place is a bit over hyped. The tickets are expensive for sure. And the fact that the kids had same price tickets is funny! As we entered, we were checked in and the show started. There were rooms that had flower show, waterfall, history, forest, star , sea shore, tornado etc etc. I liked the tornado the most. The rooms aren't kid friendly and our kids got hurt while we were there. The staff was good and helpful though. The star room was good and next to it was the drawing board for kids which we liked. After you exit, you enter the cafe where they sell over priced snacks and drinks. Not sure if wanna go back again or recommend it to anyone. read more

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I came here with some family members and it was a nice experience. There were several rooms where they basically use screens and mirrors to make it look like real scenes. There were a few rooms where you could smell the environment too, like the flower room smelled of flowers. There was also a make your own design room where you color an animal and they make it come to life. We spent maybe about 45 minutes. I think it goes by pretty quick. The price was pretty steep, so I'm not sure if I would do something like this again for this price. But still glad I experienced it. We also got drinks as part of our tickets and some of them were good but I wasn't a big fan of my apple no-hito. The cafe lights were also cool and interactive - they would display little creatures in your drink. read more

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The visuals were spectacular. The scents were overpowering at times. The food and drinks in the cafe were to be avoided. I can't speak to parking as I used uber to get there. Overall an outstanding experience if you are not sensitive to smells. read more

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Easy to find with signs inside the Chelsea Pier venue. I purchased tickets advance online, but it looked like there was a walk up line to buy as well on site. It is a sensory overload. A lot of the rooms are deceiving to the eyes too. Look out for where you walk as there are mirrors you can bump into. Different themed rooms with signs providing brief. Love the touch of the cafe that included drinks to sit down with a bit of added fun. Recommend for all ages. read more

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There is nothing more satisfying but to be on an interactive immersive museum. This museum has sectional immersive rooms simply showing one art at a time. Each room portrays unique subject eg waterfalls, tornado, flowers, waves etc . There is one immersive room concentrates on children's artistic expression and turns their art in motion. I am willing to bring young child here and let his vision awaken. Crazy to know that the time spent here went so fast. We didn't realize that we're already here for 2 hours. We were enjoying every second of our stay. The last section which is an immersive cafe solidified that this Art museum is a great place to be. Admission is a bit pricey but worth every second of stay here. read more

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#whereisweekes....Enjoyingtthis adventure was amazing. The waves, The garden, The Tornado, The Roses and Gardenias.. The smells was fantastic. This is an experience you must come and see for youself read more

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Initially flashy, but upon reflection, you realize it's really just a few rooms with projections. Super underwhelming. That tornado thing? We've seen it in a free museum in Utah minus the pretentiousness. Some other issues: we went early and the lines were short but by the time we came out, the line was out the door and around the corner. They really need timed entry tickets to manage this. We went in the morning and the bathrooms were already looking iffy. Overall, the experience did not match the pricing. Good for social media pics but not much else. "Shallow" captures it perfectly and you can do the whole thing under 15 mins if you choose..not a lot of depth or meaning..I think it's like 7 rooms? I mean, I did enjoy it but I wish someone else had paid. At these prices, I give it 2/5. If tickets were around twenty dollars, maybe a 3/5. read more

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It was fun taking photos with my friends! Some rooms are better than others. Most rooms are just projectors on walls of interesting graphics and movies. It's like the Van Gogh experience but bigger, it's def better than the Van Gogh experience. Still too expensive, I think even with the coupon we had it was still $55 a person. I think that's close to meow wolf prices (I know there is not one in nyc yet) but Meow Wolf is 100x better. I just felt like this experience is so bare, it feels so empty when it's just staring at screens on walls. I did really like the sun and moon sculpture piece which was not just a wall. You have to wait in a 30 min line though. Can walk inside and take cute photos. Also the room with the hanging lanterns was fun. Except do not wear a skirt! There are mirrors on the floor and you can literally look up a dress or a skirt. Not many places to sit down. We spent about 2 hours in there but I think you can cut it down to 1.5. My feet were sore after from standing. Some rooms have scent attached to them. Which you can buy in the gift store after. The first room waterfall is pretty cool, it actually smelled like a waterfall. Wish they had some mist going though. The tornado room was cool you walk around and a tornado forms! I don't really understand the direction of this place, they started out with projected screens and scents, then moved to random small rooms with things other than projectors and then back to a big projector room. Nothing seemed to be connected in theme, very random. Overall it's an experience especially if you want some fun photos and to kill some time. read more

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I know immersive art experiences are all the rage right now and I know some of y'all love them. I'm in the other camp. I think they're outrageously expensive Instagram photo ops. In a city with a dozen great art museums that cost $20-40 less than admission to Arte Museum, I found the crowds when I visited this past Saturday depressing. I know - it's cool that it's interactive. And I'm sure kids are into it (it was funny to see a few kids running around the edges of rooms interacting with some of the exhibits). But I was bored and annoyed at myself for booking tickets within minutes (there was one room that I liked; I'll get to that below). So why were we there? We had dinner with friends at 6pm in Chelsea, and we were coming from Soho. It just fit in: right location and open after 5pm. But after visiting, god I wish I'd just stayed put at the wine bar an extra hour. Would have been cheaper and more fun. This is probably my 5th of these types of experiences. I've enjoyed one (one in Montreal that focuses on real photography of nature and telling the story of biodiversity) and thought one was okay (the one on Van Gogh; I actually found it educational even if you don't see any real pieces by Van Gogh). This was my least favorite I've been to. I thought the "exhibitions" (rooms) were simplistic and often poor quality (the projections weren't the clearest). Most (Waterfall Infinite, Flower Roses and Little Wings, Flower Hibiscus Seed, Flower Rose Odyssey, Beach Night Being, Wave, Star Milky Way, Forest, Sun, Moon, and Tornado), I was over within a minute or two. The only one that held my interest at all was the collaboration they've done with the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The room is projected with pieces from the museum, organized by collection, movement, or artist, and the projections of the paintings included museum labels telling you the name of the piece and artist. One central part of the room included a projection that explained the collection, movement, or artist that was being projected for that 1-2 minute span. This collaboration is an example of these immersive art experiences getting something right - not just a computational art piece that feels like a screensaver you can watch for 1-10 minutes (some people visiting at the same time as us were certainly high, and I'm sure I could have lasted longer looking at some of these "exhibitions" if I had been high, too), but something that is interesting and inspiring and - dare I say it? - even a little educational. General admission for 2 adults on a weekend (weekdays are slightly cheaper) ran us $130 (that did not include the small additional fee to visit the Arte Cafe). By comparison, admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the best art museums in the world, where you can spend hours, where you can spend a full day, is $30 per person (for adults). Different strokes for different folks and respect to everyone who goes and loves it. But this art and art museum lover wishes she could take her half hour and $130 back. read more

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If you're on the fence about this museum, don't be! Trying my best not to spoil it, but this experience is truly interactive with experiences of what it's like to be a wave, DIY animals that come to life, etc... It's super neat that this museum offers a cafe. Green apple nojito 10/10: definitely green apple flavored but not sour like a Granny Smith! This drink reminded me of a jolly rancher in the best way possi read more

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Such a beautiful and immersive experience. The exhibits are artistic, creative, and visually stunning, and it immediately reminded me of teamLab in Japan. It's easy to walk through, not overwhelming, and wasn't overly crowded when I went which made it even more enjoyable! It is smaller and quicker than I expected, but still very well done and worth seeing. I bought a ticket that included a free drink at the café afterward, but unfortunately there were no dairy-free or plain coffee options I could have due to my allergies. That part felt disappointing, especially since it was included in the ticket. I wish they could've offered at least a bottled water as an alternative. That said, the staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and the exhibit itself was unique and thoughtfully curated. Overall, still a fun and visually striking museum experience that I'd recommend if you enjoy immersive art. read more

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We had a spectacular experience at the Arte Museum. My family and I really loved it. Each section had a charm of its own creating, an atmosphere that was well worth indulging in. They had many interactive rooms, and the staff were friendly, well-organized, and helpful when needed. We especially enjoyed coloring our own mythical creatures, scanning them, and then watching them come to life on the screen. A few things I would recommend are: - using the restrooms before beginning the self-guided tour, as guests are not permitted to backtrack. -leaving larger coats and jackets inside free lockers located in the main lobby. -parking at MPG Parking Garage located at 515 West 18th Street- a little pricey but convenient and close to the museum. The full experience took us about three hours, and we could have easily stayed longer. Needless to say I would absolutely return! I highly recommend visiting. read more

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Pleasantly surprised!! I was skeptical that it was going to be an overpriced exhibit, but it was SO cool and SUPER fun. Every room was different. The floors and walls would be touch sensitive, e.g., so petals would move away when you step on it or fireflies would appear when you touch it -- it was super similar to the Tokyo Team Labs! You would also walk around in a circle with other guests to form a tornado. You can color an animal, and they have a scanner that renders it onto the big screen. It was SUPER interactive, and gorgeous!! Highly recommend for all ages, but especially kids -- I'd imagine they've be in awe!! read more

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Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses (and you will see/smell some here!) . For a few hours you can enjoy this immersive experience. I had ZERO expectations and walked out with a lighter heart , mind and soul. It was such a beautiful and satisfying experience. There is an extra cafe experience , at the exit you have a choice of beverage . I liked the Cloud Tea! read more

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This is a cool immersive exhibit located in the Chelsea Piers complex area. My friend and ai were excited ti check it out. As soon as we stepped foot inside It had a strong smell to it. I have a very good nose when it comes to smells. It was a bit over powering. This exhibit has different smaller interactive exhibits where you can touch and be a part of. The smell component is a part of each separate sections too. It is a cool concept of a place and glad we got to check it out. There is a cafe at the end of all the exhibits. Not sure what they serve but we did not stay and look. So, I can't talk about the cafe in this. I would suggest checking this exhibit out if you are in the area though. read more

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This was a cool interactive experience for our family. My kid enjoyed herself and we spent a lot longer in the exhibit than I would have thought. The last room was our favorite and the longest part of the entire experience. Each room played with your senses. The displays were amazing. The tornado room was very cool. We were able to color in our own animals and watch them come alive as part of the exhibit. It was nice to just be creative and sit and color. The café at the end was nice. We paid the five dollars extra on our tickets which got us an included drink from the café. You break even if you get a water but you actually save 2 bucks if you order one of the other drinks. I tried the banana "shake" but it's not creamy and tasted like they're mixed a banana-flavored powder with water or coconut water. It tasted gritty but they allowed me to switch it out for a latte which was way better. They top it with what tasted like a creamy cheese foam. My kiddo had the green apple mojito which was good. We spent some time in the café as the tables are also interactive. They have lockers that are free, but are first come, first serve. There is also a gift shop with some reasonably priced items. We had a good night and we're able to score free parking across the street. read more

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We checked out the Arte Museum last Friday and I have mixed feelings. I've been to two from other states before and this one felt the most lacking by comparison. Besides maybe two rooms, there really wasn't much of the "interactive" experience that it advertises. Some of the rooms were definitely better than others and we did get a few fun pictures but overall it just didn't feel worth the price. It felt more like walking through poor quality digital displays rather than being immersed in them. We also added on the drink experience at the end, which I'd honestly skip. Neither of our drinks tasted good and it didn't add much to the visit. read more

This place was recommended to me .. it was so cool and did not disappoint. The line to get in was ridiculous but it moved pretty steadily. From what I hear, the place is pretty new. It's worth a visit. read more

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Beautiful immersive art museum!! It was a little hard to find - it's in Chelsea piers but you have to go inside and look for the Arte museum mural and then you can find the entrance. The museum itself has many different themed exhibits that are interactive. The immersive art element even includes scents -- each exhibit has its own unique fragrance. Be sure to check out their restrooms -- these fragrances are also included in the hand soaps. I took off one star because I was excited about the immersive cafe at the end, but the cafe experience didn't work. It was supposed to be an immersive art experience when you scan the QR code and follow the instructions, which both my friend and i did, but nothing happened and staff didn't know what was wrong so we didn't have the issue fixed read more

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This is such a fun experience for everyone. It's interactive so the kids will have a blast. It's just a good time stopping and staring at the art and colors. They even have a section where you can have snack and coffee or other drinks. Of course there's a gift shop too so you can bring home stuff from your experience. The lines get pretty long but they do move so don't be deterred from that. We took the train it was easy to get to but there is parking and you can uber there too! read more

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This place was visually stunning in each and every room. I bought my ticket online for a 10AM slot. I highly recommend going early in the morning as the museum tends to get crowded later in the day. They have a family restroom and lactation room located through the gift shop. The museum takes roughly an hour and a half to go through, however I went with family and we stayed for almost 3 hours. The kids enjoyed the area where you create your own creature. My favorite rooms were the flower room, wave room, beach night and the garden room. I will definitely be going again read more

Arte Museum NYC is spectacular--immersive, beautifully executed, and one of those experiences that stays with you. It would have 5 stars for the exhibit and 1 star for the employee interaction with Bella. Which is why it's so surprising how poorly it ended. At 9:03pm (for a 9:00pm close), we entered the gift shop ready to buy--the coffee table books (I would have purchased Vol. 2 and 1 if available) the foil artwork, several bookmarks as gifts, and the signature scents. Instead, BELLA, who identified herself as the manager, told us the register was already closed. When I questioned that, she added that registers close at 905pm. When I pointed out the time, she simply said "no" and dismissed us with attitude. This wasn't just a service issue--it was a missed moment. No curiosity, no flexibility, no interest in the customer or the sale. Just an abrupt ending. In a New York minute, a magical experience turned into a missed opportunity. Management should take note--the last impression is the one people remember. read more

Of the interactive museums I've been to, this one was one of my favorites. Very well done and enjoyable. The reasons I took a star off are (1) not enough locker space (2) ticket website malfunctions and (3) a little overpriced for the experience... it's NYC, what can you expect? ‍ read more

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FEVER FLAGSHIP VENUE Have you downloaded the Fever app? They have exhibitions in every city ranging from Vincent Van goth to The Bubble Experience. We had fun at this exhibition about water. If you are not familiar with Fever they specialize in interactive experiences with a heavy use of digital immersive projections. It's a cool place and I'v e been to a few of th experiences here in Seattle. Cheers read more

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The arte museum is a museum located on the Chelsea pier. It consists of many different immersive rooms where you can touch and feel what is going around you. You can also sit and draw many different animals in the animal room. Each room specializes in bringing out another one of your senses. I loved the exhibit but for the hefty price you pay to get in, I wish there was more to see. It was nice to walk around the pier as well. read more

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Can Yelp provide an extra star for Awesomeness? Well this place makes you wonder if you are in the land of Avatar. The colors, lights, sound, smell and the aura all come together to serve a surreal out of the world experience. First things first - the place does have covered parking (comes with a hour based fee) which you can enter through Pier 61, where this museum is situated but the space is limited. We literally drove around 4 times before we got lucky and got an empty spot. Next is the long line to get in. You book tickets through Fever app/website and the tickets are books for a particular day which means there is no specific time window to enter in a given day. People must have been standing for at least 30 mins in the cold weather before they could enter. We had a toddler and were provided quick access. Coming to the actual experience - the place has so many attractions that take your breath away. The waterfalls and flower garden were pretty cool. But for me the best experience was the Night Being that features large blue whales, dolphins and turtles and the Forest that features mystical creatures. They also have a digital art form transformation where you get to color and then scan a set of already printed animals like Bull, Elephant, Tiger and Phoenix that appear on large screens with your chosen colors. The Arte cafe was a fun spot too where they had digital art embedded on the tables and you end the tour on the gift shop. If you are looking for a good 2-3 hour of digital indulgence in NYC, this is the place. read more

Definitely worth the visit, took lots of pictures and loved the coloring room. You walked around each room and they are all different themes. Nice for families read more

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Beautiful place and museum near Chelsea Piers. Although there are only a dozen or so set pieces each room felt well thought out and nicely designed. Well worth the money although i wish they had more seating options in the final room. read more

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Definitely worth checking out. Took an Uber here from our hotel in Times Square. They have lockers which is great so you don't have to haul all your belongings and you can look cute in pics. I purchased tickets online - download the app and have your QR code ready. It was a very neat experience. My partner visiting the US for the first time raved about it. read more

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I had a wonderful time here i wish there was an adults only time...respectful adult time. The exhibits were all very interactive visual, smell and sound But the kids allowed to run around , jump, flip and scream was crazy. I love an excited kid learning and understanding but still respectful to others. This was not that. I wish they had some type of security to let parents know they need to get a handle on their offspring. Other than manic kids and rude adults I enjoyed the sensory experience. To pay money and have to deal with a chunky cheese type atmosphere is wild. Maybe very early right when it opens is the best time. read more

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It's just ok. Ticket is expensive and there are not many exhibitions to see. You can certainly get some pretty photos for your Instagram, but I left uninspired. read more

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This is not touristy. It's digital high tech art promoting the beauty of nature. Kid friendly. A high tech art installation by a Korean company. They have it in NYC, Las Vegas, and Dubai, in cities in South Korea (Jeju Island, Yeosu, Gangneung, and Busan) and Chengdu, China. Immersive art is always fascinating bc it's interactive. You walk on the digital art w leaves and they move away from your steps or butterflies appear. You touch the walls and shapes move around. There are mirrors and glass that provide the illusion of infinite space. You can color paper animals (phoenix, bull) and scan it and it appears on the wall! That was most exciting. You walk into a simulated tornado, you have a room with ocean waves crashing and you feel cooler in the room w the noises of nature. There were sounds of the woods, water, and animals. My adult ears were a bit sensitive. It's smart & mesmerizing. It's accessible for those in wheelchairs and wheelchairs can be borrower for free. If you pay a little extra $5 for $50 per person you get a drink at the end. The cafe has tables that reflect nature. Denise at the cafe was the sweetest ever...so humble and kind and friendly. She made my day bc of her loving heart. I give kudos to her supervisor Laura for hiring her and the others who were kind as well. I was excited the cafe snacks included some Korean snacks but felt 1 of the 2 weren't the best choices for the 2 snacks. Like honey yakhwa w yogurt? It's more like yakgwa in spelling and the cookie yes it's a traditional wheat flour w sesame oil and honey but personally i think it could be good w vanilla haagen daaz ice cream. The other choice was bung-o-pang which in Korean means fish bread but it's nothing made of fish - it's like a Japanese tayaki waffle shell with sweet custard or something salty (I think eating it w custard or ice cream is best like green tea or vanilla vs pizza filling which was actually the only flavor left 10-30-25). They had fun choices also like dippin dots ice cream which is a fave of kids and then there is matcha or milk tea or banana drink. I loved that the cafe used glass cups to be kind to our earth. No take out cups used bc it was supposed to be enjoyed as part of this experience. Bathrooms are right after the cafe after the exhibits. I could have enjoyed this for 3 hours just meditating and coloring and soaking up the beauty of nature and animals. I bought holographic postcards ($3.95 each) very pretty. 2 cons: 1. Sounds were a bit loud ... a bit lower would have been nice (a toddler covered his ears in pain esp at the crashing waves exhibit) 2. Most people won't care about this bc most are not affected but I am: I totally get it that engaging the 5 senses is impactful. But Many exhibits had scents like lavender or nature scents so I had to wear a mask bc it was triggering :-( they were strong like plug ins (throat irritation and swelling and if exposed to it for several hours it closes my throat and i go to the ER). Please consider people with chemical sensitivity bc it can be a medical emergency for us. Many uber and Lyft drivers also use air fresheners and scents and it's killing ppl like me. If the strength of the scents were decreased I would have felt better. 3. Seats in each exhibit room please I understand maybe not a lot of space or maybe it's not the idea but if the art is meditative and calming it would be nice to have seats when we get tired or just want to soak up the imagery. read more

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This place is so neat! I love how some of the displays were Interactive and you could touch the walls to make things move. The flower room and the wave room would have to be my favorite. The room with images of flowers all over the walls even smelt like fresh roses which was amazing. Great place to go and grab a drink at their little cafe afterwards. Also has a lot of great photo opportunities inside. read more

The Arte Museum, located at Chelsea Pier, was genuinely beautiful. They note that the experience can take anywhere between 60 to 90 minutes, and I moved through it in under an hour without feeling rushed. I still took my time with the installations, letting myself fully engage with the space and the creative moments throughout. The installations were immersive and thoughtfully designed. I really appreciated how they maximized the season -- there was a Christmas-themed installation, which felt timely and well integrated rather than overdone. From a spatial and accessibility standpoint, the experience was well considered. There are lockers available to store your belongings, and I noticed people with strollers were able to place them off to the side while they moved through the installations. That made the space feel accommodating without disrupting the flow. I also appreciated the variety of ways people could engage with the exhibit. There were opportunities to sit down and draw or color, interactive installations designed for group participation, and more open areas with seating where you could simply pause and take everything in. They did a really good job utilizing the space in a way that felt intentional and balanced. Each installation included a description explaining the concept, which added depth and helped contextualize what you were experiencing visually. Before exiting, you pass through a gift shop, and there's also a café on site. You can choose general admission, or opt to pay a little more for a ticket that includes access to the café experience -- which, from what I understand, comes with a drink or something similar. Overall, I was very happy with my experience. Personally, I would have loved for it to be longer or to include even more installations, but for what it is, there was a strong variety and a clear sense of care in how the experience was designed. It felt immersive, calming, and creatively satisfying -- a really well-executed museum experience. read more

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The Immersive exhibition was simply the most amazing experience I've had at a museum . Sound , smell and vision was breathtaking . read more

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great immersive experience, similar to Mercer Labs! be prepared for a lot of people and pictures being taken. my favorite was the tornado exhibit, highly recommend checking it out while it's on display read more

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Stimulating and fun way to spend 1-2 hours. Exhibits are duly impressive and interactive. Came with my daughter who loved the sketch exhibit. We came early on a weekday with minimal foot traffic and I think that enhanced the experience. If we had been packed like sardines prob would not have been as cool. Would recommend checking it out during off peak hours to really experience each space read more

Came here on a date with my partner and used the NYC local discount for $50. We came on a Saturday afternoon around 330 and the place wasn't too packed, but definitely busy. We walked in right away and didn't have to wait. I have only been to one other interactive museum (Mercer labs in fidi), but this one was pretty cool as they had certain scents in each room. I would say my favorite rooms were the waterfall, the stars and the tornado was cool. I also enjoyed the last room with all of the different NY views. It was a nice way to spend 45 minutes to an hour. Cool photo opps if you are into that. Overall a nice experience, but more on the expensive side. Would recommend for an interactive museum. read more