Life is too short to color inside the lines so why not go wild and explore the universe of color! After visiting the NYC location, this was a must on our trip to Houston. It was a world of fun photo props rooms and cool FYI about the categories of color. You can book tickets online using their website or Instagram to reserve your day and time a lot. FYI, kids of all ages are welcome but no strollers are allowed as there are stairs to climb and go down. They have cute snack pairings like fortune cookies , taffy and ice cream as you explore each art room. I absolutely loved it and we did the entire place in about an hour. You can take even more time If you wish . Bonus: after you register inside , you keep a cool QR card to take all your photos and they email them to you after the experience! You can also use the kiosk to print your photos out for a fee . There are beverages for purchase as well ( beer, wine, water and poppi soda ) It's a must for a solo trip, date or group ! read more

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Color Factory was just ok to me. It is a bit over rated and over priced for adults; however. the kids loved it but they were looking for more. It is one of those places that can easily be a one and done. There is discounted weekday price starting at $19 for kids 3-12. Something tells me the $19 is if you buy it in advance. Meaning, not the day of. I paid $25 for the kids and $29 for myself online. The photo opps are what you make of it. Like for instance I've been to places where you press a button and the confetti drops down. For this, you have to actually throw the confetti up yourself. Good luck trying to figure this out with kids if you're looking for a good photo. They were also a bit underwhelmed with it. They loved the music room, the light bright room, and the balloon room. The goodies. It was cute. I'm trying bit to give the whole experience away if you are interested in going. It is best to pay for the ice cream online as it is a bit cheaper but not by much. Those cones were cute and delicious. I purchased the photo package. It really isn't necessary as you get to download the photos from a QR code you use when snapping the pics. There is a small parking lot near to it. If you wait for the group before you to leave then you can get a spot without an issue. read more

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Wasn't sure what to expect from Color Factory but this was a really cute experience. It was very colorful and I loved that you could interact with the items in all the rooms. It had a really good flow and the staff were super friendly and made sure that things stayed clean. This is a nice activity for both children and adultsm read more

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Amazing place I had such a great time , I got treats , nice pictures, the service was nice , and we really enjoyed the ice cream the staff was welcoming and helpful , it's just that gift shop highly expensive lol I mean a book mark 20 dollars and T-shirt is 32 dollars lol but I get it I would come back loved it read more

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Tickets were $200 for our group of six, our group waited 40 minutes and they didn't even get us into the art installations. Color Factory does not allow strollers in the building, so we then had to carry and entertain the young children while we wait. We got to the gift shop and spend 80 dollars on toys. Our young children then got tired so we decided to leave and we ask for a refund, as they had not allowed us in yet. They then said "we don't do refunds, it's on our website." Staff was not helpful, they made us wait along time, and there was no refunds. Not a great impression, will not becoming back. read more

OMG!!! I took my sister and her family who came in from out of town and they, WE, LOVE IT!!! It was so much fun for everyone in the family from adults to children! It gave all of us an opportunity to interact and play with each other. There were so many wonderful photo opps and I so appreciate that they offer accessories to help those with neurodivergence also enjoy the different areas. I ABSOLUTELY 100% recommend this experience! read more

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What a fun time! I had not heard of Color Factory before so I was excited to check it out. If you are not familiar, it is a self-guided, go at your own pace exhibit with dozens of photo ops and takes anywhere between 60-90 minutes. There are 14 immersive art exhibits for you to enjoy as well as surprise treats throughout the experience such as taffy, ice cream and fortune cookies. I brought my Mom on a Friday at noon and we were able to park right outside of the entrance so that was convenient. We bought our tickets online ($28 for children and $36 for adults ) for a determined time slot so when we arrived, they scanned our tickets and we were good to go. I recommend getting the tickets online because they usually have a 15% off discount code. Before you walk into the experience, they have a coat check and a variety of drinks for purchase. The first room that you will go into is the one in which you will be given instructions as well as your QR code so you can scan it at each exhibit and have your complimentary digital picture taken. How cool is that? Below are a couple of the exhibits that I thought were so cool (I am naming them based on what they had lol): 1. Confetti room: I felt like a little kid again! 2. "You Are Magic": such a neat way to connect with friends or family and light up the room. 3. The Pink Room in which you have to put on some cute heart-shaped glasses in order to see the artwork on the walls. 4. The Silent Disco Room: ok this was definitely one of my favorite! You put on your headphones and dance until you drop. 5. The Ball Pit: remember those ball pits at McDonald's? Ok think that but much larger, all white plastic balls and 3 stations to take pics. Once you are done with the exhibits, you have the opportunity to check out the gift shop that has so many cool things! You definitely have to check this place out either with or without children because it is fun for the entire family. I will definitely be back! read more

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Enjoyed this place with my bestie - we're both big on artsy stuff. Was worth the money we paid! Such cool photo ops. Would have loved a couple more rooms. I did not like the black ice cream tho and the ball pit smells like feet of course but they can't really help that maybe. Overall a fun time read more

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If I could give color factory a 3.5 I would. Me and my friends bought tickets for a Saturday evening and bought tickets beforehand. Luckily there was a promo code for lunar new years so our tickets for 5pm were about $30. We really struggled with parking, the lot was full in front of the entrance but we parked on morningside and walked over. Once you check in they wait until a group is ready and provide you so instructions and let you enter. Each room has a different theme and photo idea. You are registered with QR Codes that is then used to link all your photos together and email you then at the end. Some notes on some of the rooms- The ball pit- definitely recommend wearing socks! I came in with Sandles and you are asked to remove them, but the second my feet touched the ball pit, the balls were not soft enough, started hurting my bones on my feet so I decided to skip this one. Also the ball pit had a smell to it- didnt smell very clean. The taffy room- YUMM you can take two but we asked one of the workers if they sell the taffy and they actually said they don't and when we asked if we can get an it extra, she said go ahead. That was really sweet of her- we were happy to try a few more taffy. Ice cream- the ice cream was interesting, at the end they offer you butterscotch or a black hole ice cream and the Ice cream was pre frozen in the sense that it already was in the cone and in a freezer. The butterscotch was yummy! The black hole we were told was chocolate with some toppings. At the very end- it leaves you off at the gift shop. Overall it was a fun group friend activity, could be fun date night and definitely fun for little kids or even babies. I wish there were more rooms and felt like it was too expensive- worth $20 tickets maybe not $30. I also think this is one of those one time events, I wouldn't go back because I don't know if they change the rooms or Themes. read more

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After visiting Color Factory in New York City location, me and my fiancé had to experience the Houston location. I enjoyed the different props and colors in the rooms. I probably took 50 photos outside of the Photo Booth shots. We book tickets online using their website. They had cute little snacks like fortune cookies, taffy and ice cream as we ventured through each art room. We probably could have stayed all day in there taking photos. It's definitely a cute spot to do a date night. read more

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So that's where color factory is located. Right across the street from Pinstripes! Just dropped in while in passing to gather some information about the venue. I hear they offer special pricing at certain times everyday. Best time to visit for few traffic is durning the weekdays. Plus you can get the additional 15%off offer at the different sale prices. read more

We visited earlier this year and loved it. All of the rooms were cute and my niece enjoyed the ballpit. The ice cream at rge end needs to be a variety because she was not having any parts of black ice cream lol. I like that it is self paced. Wish parking could be better as crossing that big street is not ideal. read more

Came with my daughter. Absolutely incredible and super fun. You got a QR code and there are photo stations all over the area. If you want to purchase printed photos, do it on the website before you go in because the price is much higher if you get it at the kiosk there. It was so awesome not having to take selfies. The confetti room was one of my favorite as well as the ballroom. The ice cream at the end was delicious and not what I expected at all. I had a fabulous time and this was a highlight of today. read more

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Why 4 stars? Because this is definitely a fun and unique place to spend an afternoon. --- --- --- We've wanted to take our 6-year old here for quite a while, but it's just never worked out until now. I wasn't really sure what to expect, nor was I sure how much our son would love it. He kept asking if it was an indoor playground, so I thought there was a chance he would be disappointed, but he really loved it. You book a ticket for a certain time slot, and then you wait in the lobby until someone comes out and calls out your time. An employee gives you some brief instructions, and then you're led into a room where you scan a QR code card and then put your Name + Email into an iPad. This links the QR code card to you, which you can scan all throughout the exhibit when you want to use their cameras for photo opps. As soon as you leave the building, you get an email with every pic from your scans. It's pretty cool technology. Another interesting thing aside from the exhibits themselves is that there are multiple free snacks given out along the way: interesting flavors of fortune cookies, taffies and chocolate + coconut ice cream. The exhibits are about pretty rad too. Each one is very different than the last. The ball pit is interesting, but also kinda smells not great. It's legitimately hard to walk through it because there are so many balls. I'd legitimately guess there might be around 10,000. And all I could think about the confetti room is that the employees must spend half their time cleaning it from every corner of the facility. We did not rush from room to room and were in and out in less than one hour. But one thing to point out: there are only a handful of parking spaces in the lot, so plan to drop a few bucks and park in the garage across the street. read more

We went here for our FAMILY ADVENTURE day and my toddler had a blast. You honestly will spend more than an hour in this place, which helped wear my toddler down. Before you enter, you are greeted with free jelly beans, which my toddler attempted to take more than 1 bag. You are ushered into a room where the guide gives you directions and how to take pictures throughout the factory. You are then offered a fortune cookie, which my toddler attempted to take multiples. We spent the most amount of time in at the flying balls sections and put ball area because.....kids! When we are done, we were offered free ice cream. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because they do not allow strollers. It was a struggle carrying around a 20+ pound infant in your arms or car seat. I definitely wouldn't recommend coming with a baby/infant. read more

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It's an awesome place either for family or date nights or just friend time. Enjoyable for kids & adults. We loved it! read more

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I went here with my cousin and his wife. We loved the experience at the color factory as it felt very interactive and unique experience. Each room is so beautifully and uniquely designed. They also give you fortune cookies, candies, and a small gift at the end which I thought it was so sweet. I definitely recommend this place for a cute date night or a night out with the kids. read more

OMG this experience was mind blowing. I'm not gonna lie I was skeptical from time I was outside. I thought it was goofing to be a quick and "so so" experience but I was WRONG. The staff was WONDERFUL from start to finish, everyone of them by each section was polite and explained everything clearly to you per station. Each room has its own unique style and experiences. The pictures you receive at the end are well taken and looks beautiful. This is a must have experience and I highly recommend it. read more

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Great interactive museum! We had a great time! The staff were really helpful and friendly. It was really crowded but the staff did a great job of keeping everyone in organized. I highly recommend buying tickets online or maybe even going on a weekday! If you have to go on the weekend go early. read more

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It was ok. WAY overpriced for what you got Several of the installations didn't work Several of the cameras didn't work One and done for us. Not worth the money spent read more

It was a fun event, some of representatives could've been more engaging. There were treats at some of the stops which were cool. I don't recommend the add on, save your money thank me later. read more

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We had the best time exploring the color factory! I don't know where to begin! All of the employees were so friendly and explained the process thoroughly and the rooms as needed. Every room felt clean and had hand sanitizer. My seven year old loved the immersive experience, starting off strong with the ball room. She had an absolute blast, then couldn't contain her excitement in the confetti room. We got to touch things, taste things, listen things and even smell things...so much fun! As a mom, my favorite part was having the photos taken as a family in each room so I didn't have to grab for my phone and I actually got to be IN the photos! The Color Factory was so much fun for the whole family! read more

Color Factory - Art Museums Near Me - Houston, Texas

Color Factory is a multi-sensory cool experience. Each section invokes one or many of your senses. There are a few sweet treats provided, and even a room where you sniff various scents. Granted, many of the rooms/exhibits are designed and well-suited for selfies and photo ops, but it's still a cool visual attraction. Speaking of which, there are photo stations in nearly every segment where you scan your unique QR code and take pictures photo booth style, and they email your pics after you're done. If you're looking to capture a lot of interesting selfies, you'd really enjoy this museum, but if you're looking for a more visually captivating experience with optical illusions and such, you'd find this place underwhelming. I had a good time overall but this isn't something I'd look to do again. read more

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This was really fun for kids and adults alike. We were in the first group of the day and intentionally fell behind the rest which sometimes led to our family being the only group in a room, which was nice. We didn't feel rushed and likely spent longer than most at about 1:45 minutes, which is a good thing given the pricey tickets. The place felt clean, and most of the staff was really friendly and helpful. read more

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Cool place but admission is so expensive! If we ever go again, it will be in a group of people that we know. I felt pressured to move along quickly due to the number of people they had us enter with. read more

Color Factory - Art Museums Near Me - Houston, Texas

So much fun and full of snacks. Lots of activities and things to do. Obviously kids love it the most but it was fun for us as adults too and my toddler had a blast. Also it's indoors so bonus for the AC. read more

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I went in skeptical because of the price of the ticket but left feeling like it was worth the experience, photos, and memories! We got really lucky with the crowd on a Thursday afternoon and could take our time in each room and with taking pics as we were usually the only ones there. I enjoyed the sweet treats along the way, but was most impressed with the photo booths provided at each display. You receive a personal QR code at the entrance and scan it at each booth. You receive your digital photos for free download at the end! I would still take pictures with your own phone/camera just in case, but the photo booths make taking pics easy and fun, and they have the angles and lighting down in flattering ways too so that's one thing less to worry about. In regards to hygiene, the reusable interactive things (headphones, rose-tinted glasses) are collected and sanitized. Also, loads of hand sanitizer stations around! Parking: we originally parked at the mall close by but upon entry, the staff recommended parking in front of the building for free to avoid getting towed. I would recommend wearing colorful outfits, going with friends or family for fun photo ops, and aiming for non-peak hours. I only had such a great time because we got lucky with the crowd! read more

Pros: Got great pictures. Saw several girls here working on their dating profile photos. Smart idea. Cons: Hated all the kids running around,. The kids rushed us from room to room. The kids had very little patience to wait for other people taking their photos. The kids popped the balloons at the start of the experience. read more

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I had to so much fun here! And I was an adult by myself. I went to one of the earlier slots since they were less expensive and it was me and bunch of people with young kids. I like that I could keep my own pace and the one section where you needed a partner (so you could draw each other) a staff member volunteered to be my buddy. Not as much fun as a friend but still cool. I loved the creativity of the various rooms and wandering though as I was entertained. Despite the warning, I almost lost my phone in the ball pit. All the staff were great and the gift shop was fun. Plus there are some snacks (mostly candy) along the way. read more

So much fun! It's an interactive art museum and it's very interesting with multiple different colored rooms. From balloons to confetti and even a ball pit, it definitely brought out our inner child! Only thing is all the pictures are marked with the business logo whether you print it out or download them. $7 per photo but you get a discount with the more prints you get and you can also get all your pictures for free digitally. read more

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So much fun! I went with my family and we absolutely loved it. Colorful rooms, activities and you get a card with a QR code to scan and pictures are taken and emailed. The kids really enjoyed it. So many laughs and smiles. We didn't expect to have that much fun. Check them out if you have the chance. read more

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Fun place! You can take your time to take pictures the QR to take pictures around is so cool! read more

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Color Factory was so fun! We spent around 2 hours here. It was my first time coming here and when we came inside, we showed our tickets that we got online. We were a little late for the time we signed up for, but luckily they let groups go in still. There are multiple rooms and once you enter a room, you shouldn't go back as it's a one-way to the exit. You get a QR code paper that you can use in each room to help take professional pictures. Keep it in a secure place so you'll be able to take many pictures! The QR code to places are in fixed locations, so if you want to take different pictures, you can use your phone camera. There are some snacks throughout-jellybeans, macaron, ice cream-and some interactive activities. My favorite area was the ball pit. I did lose my phone in it (but luckily we found it!). Someone also lost their phone after me and we heard that at least 5 people lose their phones in it every day. It is terrible if you lose your belongings in it because the ball pit goes deep. You should definitely keep your belongings in zipped up pockets if possible!! I thought it wouldn't happen to me but when I was submerged, my phone fell out of my pocket. I learned my lesson. The people working there are really nice and they will help you look for it after color factory closes but you will be without the phone for a long time so be warned! The pictures came out really well and we had a lot of fun. Looking for the phone was a nice little workout too haha. There is a gift shop when you come out if you wanna buy something! read more

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First time here and had a wonderful time with my family. We got our free photo for Valentine's Day, enjoyed a coconut ice cream, and took great photos. Fun outing with the family and now want to visit the other locations in nyc and Chicago! read more

Color Factory - Art Museums Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was a fun interactive art museum (Winter Colorland theme in January), even with most of our party consisting of adults. It's made up of 8 rooms, which utilize the theme of colors to do or create something unique and special. You can explore at your own pace, so it can easily be done within an hour (especially without kids), though we spent about an hour and a half during our recent visit on a Monday. I liked the Thought Bubbles room, because each color came with a cute quote, ie. I like purple because it makes me feel like a stuffed animal, or green makes me feel positive about everything. The floating balls were cool too I guess. Another room I really liked was the confetti room. At first it just looked like a pointless photo op, but once my friends and I started throwing confetti at each other, it turn into a playful snowball fight.. after all it was winter-themed decor. Through Rose-Colored Glasses was a cool room because you had to put glasses on in order to clearly see the different messages on the floor and walls, and there were some funny sayings and words of inspiration throughout. My favorite room was To the Moon, which was the space themed room, honoring the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing. The Color Factory partnered with NASA to create the ball pit, designed with the stars above. So when you sink into the giant pool of balls, you can relax and stare at the fake night sky. It was so fun to be able to do something like this as an adult. In fact, a lot of the interactive exhibits/rooms in this museum encourage people to enjoy themselves as if they were a kid, even if they resist. And that naturally made it fun. The black hole ice cream was a fitting vegan treat for the last interactive room (To the Moon), flash frozen and made with coconut ash (the other flavor option was butterscotch). And in the end all guests got a free gift (could choose out of 4 items), more for kids, but the colorful monster stickers were kinda cute (they're actually "color feelings"). I didn't care for the professional or special photos you could get taken in each of the rooms (then they would email it to you afterward), I just wanted to take pictures with my own phone, which was so much easier. In fact they forced all adults to register their info onto a QR code card in the beginning which was really a waste of time (they should make this optional). Besides, I lost my QR code card in the ball pit, lol. Besides that, I had a great experience here. read more

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Been here 3 times and each time has been its own fun and unique experience! They have different exhibits that make each experience different than the last. My favorite part is that they take the photos for you and you're able to have all the pictures on your phone as you go! You're also able to pick any photos out and pay to have them printed at the gift shop in the end. Overall the experience matches the ticket price! read more

I went to the Color Factory in NYC and was happy to see a Color Factory in Houston when looking at things to do locally. There are some similarities in the 2 locations, but this was 75% new stuff to enjoy. I liked the rose colored glasses room, the lite brite room, the smell/senses area, all of the automatic photo ops were cool. It's the perfect Instagram-able spot. Have fun with color and explore! read more

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This place was so much fun! Do not let the price steer you away! My Husband and I took our son here to kick off the start of summer and it did not disappoint. We purchased our tickets online, which I highly recommend! I was thrilled to find out that I didn't need my phone to take pictures! Upon arrival, they give you a QR code card. From there, you scan your card and it will take your photo on auto-timer. What I loved was that you could take as many photos as you wanted and they all get sent to your email! The photos taken look like actual professional photography photos, ones I couldn't capture on my phone camera myself. There are also a few snack booths along the way such as Macarons, Jelly Beans, and Ice Cream...All included of course, with a gift shop at the end for additional purchases! I love how interactive the rooms were. My son is on the Autism Spectrum and was able to participate in them all! Overall, we had a great time with photos and memories to last a lifetime! read more

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Expensive for sure ~ make sure you know that ahead of time. I was grateful to have gone on a day where it was dead so every room was empty (I went with my amazing mother). If you're all about "the gram" photos then this place is for you! They actually have free high quality photos that you can take as many as you can/like in each room. They get sent to your provided email during registration. I had fun!! But like many people have mentioned prior, it's pretty much a one and done experience. Especially for the steep price. And as far as I know, they don't ever change the rooms so it would be the same each time. Highly worth checking out at least once!! PS - they have several things that require 2 people (no more than 2) so make sure to come in even numbered groups...if you can help it! read more

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My kids absolutely love it here. It kind of reminds me of what a modern day Willy Wonka's chocolate factory would be - just much smaller of course. They have you check in after confirmation of your tickets and wait for the next group to start your tour of the factory. You initially have to sign a waiver and also setup a QR code that allows you to scan it in each section of the tour. It then adds photos to a personal gallery that will be emailed to you after your tour. Super cool! There are all sorts of tasty treats along the way that your kiddos will enjoy. This includes candy, ice cream, macaroons, etc. My kids enjoyed the pool of white orbs or balls (see attached picture) but just as a bit of caution, you have to remove your shoes and for some like me, it might be an unpleasant and tiring experience walking through it. I personally don't like it but it's not for me, it's geared towards the kids. The staff is all very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They are usually in just about every room to give you instructions on the exhibit and provide tips for safety. This is our 2nd time here and it was just as fun. We'll be back. Very fun and unique experience. Tip - They have a gift shop with lots of cool things to buy as souvenirs at the end of the tour. Tip #2 - Your tour will likely be a group with other people. This can sometimes be a bit weird depending on who is in your group. For instance, there was a couple that wanted to do everything our kids wanted to do, which resulted in a lot of 'excuse me's' which got a bit annoying. Tip #3 - Parking is VERY limited directly at the venue. You will likely end up needing to park across the street at the Arrive parking garage. It isn't free but it is pretty reasonable and is very convenient. read more

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