This is a cute little art experience. Don't go comparing it to Meow Wolf or anything -- its small size is one of its best characteristics! Hear me out -- it's not a major time commitment, it allows you to really focus on just a few installations, it's great for young kids, and it's affordable. You can see everything in under 30 minutes or you can spend a bit more time really engaging. They give you an hour, I believe, as part of your time slot. I felt like they did a good job limiting the amount of people coming in at a specific time. It didn't feel too crowded. The art installations were cute. They were interactive in pretty basic ways (climbing, etc.) but I brought my kids who really enjoyed them. If my kids are happy then so am I! I've never brought kids to any bigger art installations but I'd imagine the large scope could get overwhelming. This smaller size felt just right. I had my 3-year-old and my 17-month-old with me. They both had fun climbing and touching things. The price is reasonable and the fact that kids 3 and under are free is a major draw! Really nice staff. They had someone on the floor at all times. She was very friendly and not intrusive (offered just enough advice to be helpful). Their customer service is great as well! The first time I booked, I got sick. It was my daughter's birthday so she went with her daddy and I stayed home with my son. Mesmerize staff was super nice and let me rebook on a different date (weeks later). Believe it or not, I got sick again (been endless with my daughter bringing home bugs from school this season). They were also nice enough to let me push the day back so I could get better before visiting. I really appreciate their flexibility. So even though tickets are non-refundable, they will help you reschedule in case of illness. Parking was easy. Clean bathroom inside. Easy to go in/out (if you have to return to your car). Ultimately, this is a cute date idea that leaves ample time for dinner or a nice way to occupy kids, including toddlers! read more

What a fantastic fun time! This type of Art Exhibit is so enjoyable that they did a really nice job on this one and the staff was helpful and took some photos for us as well. We got a ton of really fun pictures but I'm only sharing the one that does not have one of either my wife or Iin it. read more

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Not worth $24 for each ticket. Was super disappointed at how small this whole thing was. I was actually shocked once I realized we had completed the maze or whatever. Save your money. read more

We took the kids to this small exhibit and it was definitely not worth the $24 per ticket. It's incredibly small and you can walk through it in 5 minutes and not feel bad for spending little time there. The walls had projected psychedelic looking visuals, small couches here and there and amateurish art exhibits in each room. One "exhibit" was literally a hallway with mirrors on each side that was maybe 15 ft long. Another room had a giant bean bag chair in the center with visuals around it. If it was $5, sure, knock yourself out. Otherwise save the money. read more

Came here last night. I didn't know too much about it, but thought would give it a shot to see what it's about. It's super small, would not take an hour to go through. A few photo opportunities. A few cool artist sensory displays. read more

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This place popped up on my Facebook feed. Showed my friend and she was down. The place is a little tricky to find but you have to pay attention. It's a small place. All the displays are interactive and have signs. They all were very interesting!! read more

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Came to Mesmerize with my 2 year old as it's an all-ages activity and children under 3 are free. My son was so surprised when we entered! He's never seen anything like it. When you first step in, you'll first notice all the lights and colors. Super cool atmosphere giving an art gallery-ish vibe. My favorite part was the wishing wall area. You're able to read all the written wishes from past visitors and write one yourself. Overall, I think it's a cool sensory activity for kids. As an adult, I wouldn't be interested. The space is very small and only takes a few minutes to get through. My son wanted to stay for a whole hour and spent it looking, feeling and playing through all the different installations. Overall, I'd say it's a great way to introduce kids to art in such a fun space. I don't think adults would spend more than 20 minutes there lol. read more

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It took about 15-20 minutes to see the entire set of displays. Very little of interest in a small warehouse unit. Two best displays 1) showed image that varied when you manipulated the sound waves 2) colorful visual of your body as you move your arms (for example). Definitely not worth $25 pp. read more

Came here today with my wife, son and dad. Truly unique experience. A blend of science and art and the exhibits have great ingenuity. Highly recommend this museum. Just be advised that no strollers are allowed; I carried my son in a baby sling carrier without an issue. read more

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Truly mesmerizing!! The kids were in heaven. What a sweet experience in Austin. Bravo

So much fun!!!! I love how they encourage you to take video and photos. It's all made by local artists. There was so much to look at and take in. Already recommended to a bunch of my close friends. read more

Such a great experience! Cant wait to go back! The art/atmosphere was stunning and the staff is excellent! read more

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It was amazing!!! The artist are so friendly and talented. You're able to take your time to go through each display. Perfect date night. read more

WOW! We had a wonderful time! I was planning on going by myself and then decided to bring my cousin who is 10 with me. We were both enjoying ourselves and engaging with the art. I love being in immersive art experiences! It sparks inspiration, creativity, and you get to enjoy being in a new world. read more

I brought my 6yo daughter and we had the most amazing experience. I was thoroughly impressed and she was completely mind-blown - really didn't expect such a thoughtful and beautifully-designed experience from the unassuming outside. The space isn't huge, but each corner is so unique and detailed that we ended up going through the labrynth 4-5 times, still finding new scenes each time. Rebeca at the front desk was incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, with some great tips on things to look out for. Ideal for a date, group, solo, children or grabbing photo/video content that's out of this world. read more

First things first: They were very, very safe, clean, and distanced when we were here. Yay! Now for the review... Loved this experience! When you enter you have a second of confusion before you can orient yourself and then you're just in awe. There are beautiful & sometimes trippy environments contained within, and you have ample time to view them all. The amount of people per hour is kept small so that you can keep distanced and have time "alone" with each part of the multiverse. If you like taking selfies, this is definitely a place for you--even bug your friends to take pictures of you with the incredible scenery. There's a little story to it, too, and it's very cleverly written. Altogether I enjoyed very second of it; a good bit of it was interactive, which was a delight. There was plenty of hand sanitizer available. Thanks, Mesmerize! We dig you. (-: read more

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10/10 would recommend Like a mini meow wolf right in Texas! Fabulous job. Very creative. Could tell that the artist who created the space put their all into. Love the storyline with the notebook pages spread throughout the entire installation. Thanks so much for this wonderful experience! read more

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Fun, friendly staff and covid safe! 10/10 would recommend Great photo opportunities and very calming. read more

Mesmerize - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

WOW what a horrendous rip off. It would be great for $5, maybe, but almost $30 per person? No, no way. I went through the whole thing in under 15 minutes, maximum, and was in no way mesmerized. It sort of felt like walking through someone's homemade haunted house, but it without the same sense of adventure. There are a few clever interactive features and fun photo ops, and I very much appreciate the tribute to local artists... You're just better off saving your money for pretty much anything else in the way of entertainment. read more

Mesmerizing experience. Very well thought out and interactive and fun pieces. Would definitely come back again! Having a reservation time helped with not being overcrowded and being able to take lots of great photos! read more

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We didn't know this even existed. We happened upon it and we had a great time. Good drinks, then we entered mesmerize. We took photos, tripped out and explored. It was a lot of fun. Super grammable. read more

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It's worth noting that the operators of this installation are offering a free poster to anyone who shows them a positive review on social media, so take the reviews you see online with a grain of salt... This could be a fun outing if you're looking to amplify a psychedelic experience, but it didn't meet my expectations as a $25 per person art exhibit. There were a couple of interesting interactive pieces using digital projectors and audio equipment. However, a lot of the space is dedicated to themed rooms (everything is teal! all this stuff is spray-painted silver!) that detract from the more interesting elements. And it's small - we explored the entire space several times and left after ~30 min. The COVID safety measures felt a little inconsistent. The host seemed caught off-guard and rushed to fasten their mask back on their face when we arrived at the check-in area (indoors, with a half-dozen patrons in the next room...) and we saw no evidence of the promised frequent cleaning between visitors for the interactive elements of the exhibit. Some of the spaces are quite small and require self-policing among the patrons to allow for social distancing. On the positive side, the interactive audio experience did provide headphone coverings, and there were a few bottles of hand sanitizer scattered around the exhibit. Overall, it was an okay outing, but it fell short of my expectations at this price point and didn't really live up to my hopes for COVID-19 safety for the un-vaccinated folks in our group either. read more

This Is Mesmerize is one of the most fun and interactive exhibits I've experienced! From the beginning the staff was very friendly and accommodating as well as informative! They made us feel welcome, and walked us through a lot of the areas! It was also very clean and there was hand sanitizer throughout the whole exhibit. I would definitely recommend it for all ages! read more

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Super fun and cool. Lots of cool interactive things to see and check out There was hand sanitizer everywhere to be covid conscious as well as little head phone protectors for the sound things. It reminds me a lot of meow wolf but you don't hVe to drive all the way to Santa Fe or Las Vegas to go! read more

We took our parents and young kids (5 and 3) here, and everyone had a great time. There's plenty of super cool exhibits and a compelling narrative with a few surprises thrown in as you explore. I'm so pumped this exists in Austin and can't wait to see how it grows and changes! Re: the pandemic, the COVID-19 precautions seemed good to us as well. There is a restricted number of guests allowed in at any time, so it felt like we were alone most of the time. Mask adherence was fine from what I could tell. read more

Love this place!! Its such a cool spot for photos and just a fun night out! The reservation system is super easy and its not hard to find. The blue room is my fav read more

Very cool visuals that really create a mood in every unique corner of the exhibit. Interactive and a great photo opp! read more

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Really just so much fun! Great for the entire family. Awesome to see austin artists coming together to make this incredible experience. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE THE VIBE! every room is a different experience. The staff, especially Matthew were so amazing, he helped me take some amazing videos! Honestly way better than I would ever think of super helpful. Got some stellar graphic tees too. Definitely recommend! read more

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This place is awesome and a great place to take mesmerizing photographs. All staff were helpful attentive. Looking forward to coming again! read more

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We came to mesmerize for a bachelorette and it was so much fun! The exhibits are Gina no interactive. We got a lot of great pics! read more

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Fun interactive but COVID safe experience for the whole family! All Austin based artist exhibits bursting with color and fun! read more

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This installation was amazing. Surreal and bizarre, it gives you a sense of wonder and makes the world feel new for a while read more

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Not only was everyone being very covid friendly and following all guidelines that applied to them, but it was an amazing experience. Reading the journals and following each path felt as if you were being transported into another universe. This is an excellent place to go on a date or just with a group of friends. Lots of photo opportunities too for my little social media stars read more

Really cool experience, 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for unique artistic experience in Austin. read more

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Loved every minute. Totally worth the money and the time. Do not miss! Each room Is a great opportunity for a photo op. Plus the bar and overall area are great for visitors. Hopefully you booked tickets early cause the prime time slots went fast read more

Super cool interactive art space good for adults, kids and dates. Explore at your own pace and interact with the space. A narrative guides your way. read more

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Saw this place on tik tok, we had to visit. When we arrived a worker greeted us kindly and helped us to place our luggage safely. Our experience visiting mesmerize has been only good vibes. Definitely recommend visiting, at your most vulnerable time. read more

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Shouts out ticktok!! Really dope place and make sure to see and interact with every room. Make sure to buy some really gifts read more

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A must-see attraction nestled in the super convenient nook between downtown proper and the east side. Mesmerize is inside Native Hostel (a uniquely designed spot with a cafe, bar, and fantastic people watching within). It's a homegrown creation with contributions from all locally based artists, and the art featured is trippy, whimsical, and fun. There are interactive installations throughout this self-guided adventure and plenty of things to look at and play with. Ultimately a very calming and awe-inspiring experience. You should definitely check it out. read more