loved my experience they definitely know their target audience if ykyk did some shrooms before going and it made the experience 10x better and enhanced all the art , it was so pretty & trippy seeing all the different themes each room had and wasn't too crazy and ppl were respectful would recommend read more

My family and I decided to visit Meow Wolf when in the area. We bought our tickets online in advance. We parked and walked in. This experience was labeled as The Real Unreal. After waiting in line at the check-in and going through a metal detector we were directed to a waiting room where a friendly employee explained that there was a mysterious story that you could try to figure out or you could just explore. Then they led us into the room to start exploring at our own pace. It was a really cool experience and full of creatively fun art. It was definitely an out of this world experience. After spending a few hours exploring we briefly visited the souvenir shop. We didn't get anything but they do have a variety of things to purchase. Overall The Real Unreal Meow Wolf is worth a visit if you like hands on experiences with a mysterious story that you can try to figure out while enjoying the creative art work. read more

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I am quite sure you will have a five-star experience if you have not already been to the Santa Fe flagship one. But, if you have, this is like Weezer covering Africa. Totally underwhelming, unnecessary, and nothing new. Still, we spent 90 minutes, and, to be fair, we wondered if Meow Wolf is like heroin, and fans try to get that "first hit" feeling that will never come. But, to borrow from my Santa Fe review: Meow Wolf is the love child of a Choose Your Own Adventure Picture Book mixed with a carnival funhouse maze, and is to art what food trucks are to food. read more

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It's spring break and I told my granddaughter I would take her somewhere special - I chose Meow Wolf. I was a little nervous bringing here to this place, but she REALLY enjoyed it. We didn't do the scavenger hunt, and we basically went through it on our own, but the story is about a boy and his dreams. You walk through the chimney and all of a sudden you're in what feels like a nightmare - but not too spooky. This was done really well. It's creative. Interesting. But having done it once, I don't feel the need to go back. The pictures will tell the story for me. read more

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Paulina and Gabe at check on were wonderful and so warm. I love meow wolf and have been to Vegas and Sante Fe locations and absolutely love it! Ive seen Santa Fe, Vegas, and now TX and each is mesmerizing. Not too mention it was fabulous seeing it through my friends eyes for the first time! read more

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I figured since we were nearby it was a great time for my partner to get to check out a Meow Wolf location. I'd been to the one in Vegas and didn't know what to expect here. First, it's not a total madhouse. Everyone was quite calm and respectful, not running around acting wild. I figured it would be different but was happy to see it's a completely different theme/experience. It was fun to check out but expect to spend an hour, maybe two here. There isn't that much going on and same goes for food/beverages. Nothing very exciting if you ask me and it's not like a cool fun area to eat in either, but normal cafe style. It's in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking and you might find other things around that interest you. I'd still go but wouldn't bother with the 3D glasses. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience. I was nervous going in, not sure what to expect. The workers were amazing and kind, explaining everything and shepherding us through. The actual experience was insane, I was going through secret passages, seeing insane other worlds, and crawling through Coraline's tube. We got a drink at the bar, it was delicious! I got a coke and asked for cherries in my soda, and they loaded it up! Great bartenders and very nice. The place is AMAZING. if you're on the fence, just go. Just do it. You won't regret it even if it's not your "thing" usually. read more

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Love this place!! It's an art exhibit with a storyline. There are things to explore, see, hear, touch, trade and even smell hidden everywhere! To me, it's kind of nod to Stranger Things. You go in, it's a house but it's not a house if you explore further. start opening up doorways, cupboards, drawers, refrigerators and washing machines! Storyline - a boy and his mom move in with his Auntie. Boy disappears. Nuff said. Go see for yourself, prepare to spend around 2 &1/2 - 3 hours exploring. Do not skip opening up doors or going into closets! At first we thought maybe the doors were just for staff or were exits but we were very wrong! There is also an app for your phone to guide you or just wing it!! Remember, press all the buttons and open all the doors! You will love it as well. read more

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Kid friendly. I brought my 4yo, 2yo, and 10mo and went during the week to avoid crowds. We had way more fun than I expected. The kids warmed up as we explored and played more. They serve adult drinks and popcorn inside, which was a nice bonus. It's so cool and fun, I'm sure we didn't even see everything. We're already planning to go back because my 4yo can't stop talking about it. Such a fun, exciting place to experience all the art. read more

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This was the 3rd Meow Wolf installment I've been to, along with Santa Fe and Vegas. Just as cool as the others. Had a good time exploring and checking out how unreal the real unreal is. Lots of interactive pieces and videos to watch if you want to solve the puzzle, but also fun to just explore. I also added on a cocktail, I believe it was a spicy margarita and it was delicious, bartenders were super nice and made the drink quickly. Def check out this Meow Wolf or others if you're into weird interactive art exhibits. read more

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What a super fun cool experience we all had soooo much fun there is so much to see and do the staff was really great and really into the whole experience as well. We were there literally alllllll day had soo much fun. read more

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Such a trippy experience with beautiful art you get to see and feel. Easily could have spent all day here and this would have been a fun activity to being my kids to as well. A little on the pricier side as far as activities go but, well worth the money! read more

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I went there last Saturday for the first time,and I'm going to be honest it was not worth the money that they charged me.

This was my second time coming to The Real Unreal and I loved it just as much as the first time. It's all about the energy you bring into this choose your own adventure experience so I always love spending time here getting totally lost in the installations. I was super excited to see that they added a permanent bar to the city area with cute little souvenir cups for creative cocktails. I highly recommend the lemonade one stuffed with nerds-- it was well worth $9. I am always excited to support local artist works in a permanent installation experience! Not to mention the gift shop is addicting. Everyone on staff is so kind, funny, and ready to cut it up with you and make your day even better. I wish the price was cheaper during midday weekdays rather than evenings but that has to be my only complaint. read more

Great experience, especially for kids! Fun atmosphere. Great family fun. Stop by the gift shop for awesome gifts! read more

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TIPS: It is cheaper to buy your ticket well in advance!!! Do not wear dresses bc you will be climbing and crawling to get to different rooms! Experience was pretty fun overall. There is soooo much to see. It took us approximately 2 hours to go through EVERY room! So many different themes happening I think you will find yourself favoriting more than one room. Restrooms were clean, you can go in and out the whole day if you want after purchasing a ticket read more

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Definitely and trippy experience. If you have been to any Meow Wolf production you already know and if you haven't you need to go. I have been to the Vegas one before and this one was different but still connected. I was in town for a conference and the group of coworkers I was with wanted to attend so I tagged along. They offer and veteran/military discount so be sure to take advantage if you are eligible. The experience is interactive and immersive. You have a storyline to flow for a missing kid. As you explore the exhibit you get various clues to learn the full story. Very interesting indeed. We stayed about two hours before we got the story down. They have employees stationed throughout that will give you hints and various missions to complete. You can stay inside as long as you like. They have a bar in the lobby area and a second one hidden inside of you are able to find it. Great fun for a date night or family outing. read more

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Wow!!! That's all I can say! I had never heard of Meow Wolf before and a friend brought me. I had no idea what to expect and I was blown away. This place is so magical, stunning, whimsical and fun! I felt my inner child fully engaged. I couldn't get enough of exploring every room. This is a must see! read more

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Buy your tickets online to avoid the wait. It was definitely a cool experience. I was just disappointed the app wasn't working due to no signal inside the building, so we weren't able to play along with the games. But overall, very cool read more

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We had a blast! It was wayyy too expensive and very packed, but it was fun! Idk if we would've had as much fun without the scavenger hunt, but it kept us busy for 3 hours! We looked for one picture for over an hour and went through the experience numerous times before we left and asked the crew for a hint. They hinted to look around now and see if anything looks familiar, and by golly it was on the wall in the waiting area! We got some patches and maybe they're poster pieces for completed the scavenger hunt and word find. read more

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This is not my favorite Meow Wolf (That would be Denver), but it's still really fun. It's inside of a mall, which is kind of odd, but still has a pretty big amount of space to explore. The story of this one is that you're exploring a house where a kid went missing, presumably into another dimension. There's no real "answer" to the mystery, but there is a ton to explore. My favorite part is in the laundry room of the house. Don't skip over looking inside the washer and dryer. read more

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It's a cool spot to wander around for a bit and get "lost" for about 2 hours, but it's not worth $50/person. It was too busy, there were too many people and someone totally farted in the little arcade room. However, I did like the app that I downloaded. It helped me check off the rooms I visited and gave me more of a backstory on this particular Meow Wolf. Cool experience. Would I do it again? No. read more

The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf - Art Museums Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I had absolutely no idea what I was in for when my friend took me to Meow Wolf, so I went in completely blind. It was very cool! It gives "Stranger Things" vibes, but is also super different. There are a lot of things to touch and explore, and there are a bunch of art installations you walk through that have been created by different local artists. It's much bigger than I thought and I had a good time. There's this whole storyline woven through the experience that was very confusing. In fairness, we didn't download the optional mobile app, so maybe that would have explained things better. Also, there are a lot of things you're supposed to explore and touch, and some were cool but some were weird: like rummaging through stuff in a chest of drawers in a house, etc. My inner germophobe wanted nothing to do with that, and also would have appreciated hand sanitizer stations throughout the exhibit. Overall, though, it was super cool. My niece and nephew would have loved it. I hope they bring one to Chicago. read more

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Worth the effort! Interactive Pop Museum? Hollywood set design for other worldly movie? Two hours of fun suspended belief? The Real Unreal is all of that and more. Entering through the front of a complete mid century home built inside a suburban mall,you're immediately put at ease with the sound of summertime crickets and night sky That's where real ends and unreal begins. Designed to "get you lost in" ,the entire installation is designed to creatively capture your attention. Go online and read up on it knowing,only an in person visit does it justice and I say ... Go! read more

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Meow Wolf Grapevine is definitely a unique and memorable experience. I went with my wife and a friend visiting from out of town, and we spent close to five hours exploring. The art and design are incredibly creative, with endless details to discover. Neon City was the standout for us -- vibrant, fun, and unlike anything else I've seen. That said, the experience isn't without some drawbacks. It was very crowded during our visit, with lots of small children running freely, which made it harder to get immersed in the environment. The flow of the exhibit also feels a little scattered since you can start anywhere, though it works better if you follow it in a certain order. On the logistical side, staff training could be stronger. We ran into an issue with re-entry because hand stamps weren't given consistently, which caused some unnecessary delays. Bathrooms are also inconvenient since leaving means going back through security and the entry process again. Inside, additional sanitizing stations would go a long way, as most of the experience involves touching surfaces that didn't feel especially clean. Parking was straightforward, and while the ticket price felt semi-worth it for the amount of time we spent, I'd recommend buying in advance to save money. For us, it's probably a one-time visit at the DFW location, but the overall concept is impressive enough that I'd be interested in checking out Meow Wolf's other installations in the future. read more

Have been wanting to go Meow Wolf forever... Such a fun, psychedelic, enjoyable experience for the whole family! From little kids to teens, yes I brought both - so much to see & do!! Interactive art attractions, for littles - definitely recommend visiting!!! read more

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Quirky, engaging, hidden activities, & good drinks! Definitely recommend a visit to Meow Wolf. It was an experience never to be forgotten. To not reveal anything, I will only say "hot doggin" is my life goal :-) Staff is so friendly & present everywhere in case you need them. Gift shop is outstanding. Vibe is just chill even everything is bright and "moving." Enjoy! TIP: Buy a timed ticket to save some $. read more

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This was our second Meow Wolf, having gone to Santa Fe in '23, and Grapevine lived up to our expectations and more. The first time I didn't know what to expect but now that I'm an experienced Meower I had a high bar for this location to meet. The experience is just amazing. The depth of the thought process, creativity, the presentation astounds the visitor unless maybe you also are an artist, visual creator or own an imagination with no boundaries. Stimuli after stimuli at every door or opening confronts you and beckons you to explore with lights, sounds, puzzles and more which is their goal of course. It kept getting more and more interesting as we went deeper into each room up and downstairs. It is a trip to say the least. The details they go through to give you enjoyment were so appreciated by me that I stopped, looked, read, gazed at things for periods I didn't expect and my wife got tired of trying to find me! Your team did a fantastic job executing an upstream take on the original museum concept in NM. Thank you Meow Wolf and I will see you again in Vegas in a few months. You need to go to Meow Wolf if you have not yet done so! read more

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Hi. Here's all the FYI and TMI on MW. For comparison, I have been to Nxt Digital Museum in Amsterdam as well as both Teamlabs locations in Tokyo - those are def a bit more immersive. Before we embark upon this journey, I will say the stars go to the exhibit itself and the patient, thoughtful, helpful employees. Did my inner goth girl manifest when I saw these young art students able to be themselves while working? Yes. When did I stop wearing black lipstick? We arrived around 12:30 on a weekday hoping to miss crowds and kids. It seems they sell tix via time blocks to stagger the crowds, but we needed coffee so we paid a bit more for anytime admission and returned at 1:30ish and waited with the group to hear the rules, info, and enter - maybe 25 of us. As soon as we entered - too many (not all, but...) loud, out-of-control kids. Don't come for me, I'm a parent and this was not ok. Normally, I can ignore such things but when you are literally climbing through the very narrow tunnels (washer and dryer for example), I don't need a strange kid wedging in with knees in my ribs. But, reality check, this is an outlet mall. That said, they do have adults only times, check the site. Regardless, it was a fun couple of hours. We investigated every area. Walking through fridges and opening secret closets, reading journals in drawers, cool digital and neon sign sections reminiscent of Shinjuku at night. Subtle thought provoking messages throughout. Micro-Severance vibes. Also, Picking up the payphone and hearing a faint voice on the other side is the best type of creepy y'all! They had a little bar in one area with interesting drinks but most of that open-ish area was populated with parents who lost their kids talking to staff. There is also a snack bar in the lobby with fun drinks and treats. We spent way more time than expected in the gift shop and trust me, you will want everything no matter your age. It was hard not to give them all of my money. Overall, a good time and glad we went. read more

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You can spend as many hours as you would like here. It's very engaging and a great attraction to visit. read more

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My partner and I visited early on a Sunday morning and seemed to beat the noon crowd. The staff were friendly and helpful. We've visited the Denver and Santa Fe locations and enjoyed this one as well. read more

The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf - Art Museums Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I had a lot of fun at Meow Wolf and would definitely recommend for an interactive experience with a friend or partner. It's a little expensive, but it definitely offers hours and hours of enjoyment. Be mindful of your timing in visiting as it gets crowded. I found this puzzle a lot more simple/ straightforward and less cognitively complex than that in Santa Fe, but I still enjoyed it a lot. The art is incredibly impressive and worth taking in just in its own right. It's probably not the kind of experience I would go to repeatedly, but I'm really glad I got to see it. There are a lot of embedded side quests you can embark on once you're there. :) Make sure to come in pretty full and allot a solid chunk of time to stay to best enjoy your time there. read more

So I have some personal reasons but my main reason for this review is that it's a bit unorganized think of a escape room where they cram 50 people in the whole time i was making sure not to lose my family also There's this mystery you can solve but with to many people messing with stuff you have to wait in line to get a chance to find out what happened and the Poorly organized would not recommend read more

I love Meow Wolf concepts and was excited to see they had one in Grapevine while I was visiting for a work conference in Arlington. I spent my free day here since six flags was closed but was very impressed with all the detail and spent hours in here! I've been to the one in Vegas so it was so cool to see how different this design was and I think I liked this one better. The story was more clear throughout the exhibit I liked the interaction more. This is definitely a fun stop if you're in DFW. read more

The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf - Art Museums Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Odd interactive exhibit. I could see if people were in to interactive art this might be appealing but this is not for everyone. The bigger issue is the price to the experience ratio is way off. Research what you are getting into before committing to this place to see if it is something you might enjoy. read more

This was my first meow wolf experience ever, and it was a great one! I didn't really know what to expect going into it, but it was super fun interacting with everything in the exhibit. It took about 2 hours to explore every single area. You can either look around at your leisure or download the app to do a semi-guided experience. There are drinks and food available for purchase outside the entrance, and drinks are allowed inside. (I'm not sure if the snacks are also allowed inside.) It wasn't overly crowded when we went (on a Monday afternoon), but I imagine that it can get super crowded on the weekends. I definitely want to check out the other locations, especially the new one that opened in Houston. read more

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I've been aching to visit a Meow Wolf venue forever, and the opportunity presented itself when I came to Dallas for a conference. I give this a five because it's creative, it's engaging, and the staff are top notch. They are dramatic, funny, talented, helpful, and clearly made for this type of work. This is sort of like a choose your own adventure combined with an escape game. The story revolves around a pre-teen/adolescent boy who disappears under intergalactic/celestial circumstances. The visuals are wonderful. Engaging and Instagrammable. The concept is so very cool. You're working your way through multiple rooms to solve a mystery. Multi-media, using murals, tablets, letters, analogue, and more. The concept is most certainly rad. But there were too many people. Just. too. many. people. And I don't know if they were like me, but I was a person who purchased an "any time" entry ticket and could spend all day there if I wanted to. Great in theory. But the vibe is totally MURDERED by the gaggles of people clogging every space. And while I realize they have a couple nights here and there that are adults only, there were a ton of kids running around there, and that made me just want to snort all the birth control I could find. I wouldn't discourage anyone from coming. But if you're someone like me who really wants to focus on experience and avoid crowds, maybe look for special events. Because there were SO MANY people that one couldn't possibly appreciate the mystique. read more

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I didn't think I was going to be able to relate to this cosmic artistic conglomeration, but I had a group of friends who had an extra reservation so I accompanied them. It is hard to explain what I experienced or to put it into words that do it justice. But once I settled into the experience, yes for me it took an adjustment period, I began to appreciate the work and artistry and collaboration that has to take place to make something like this happen. Is it worth experiencing? I am going to say yes, even if you are skeptical you would enjoy something some people describe as "crazy" and "whimsical ", I would suggest you open your mind, relax, and enjoy! Also, They were busy when I went, and I kept thinking going at an off time, like during the week, might have given me an opportunity to enjoy it even more. Check it out! read more

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I purchased the anytime bundle for a family of four instead of waiting for a certain time. Check in was quick and easy. We stopped and got a couple sodas and two iced coffees (vanilla and caramel) the coffee were pretty good. Prior to booking the tickets I read reviews on yelp & Google. As far as being over crowded - some areas at times, yes. We decided to keep going and loop back around, which worked out great. The crowd was not an inconvenience, like at a them park. Some areas had little to no people, than become crowded as we made our way to the next area. Instead of staying on a path; you can roam freely through out the exhibit. Lots of stuff to see, really cool art exhibits. I did not see anything there that would be "offensive", or "demonic", or gave the impression it reflected a haunted house. Haunted house vibe? That would have been cool for me. My kids are 19 & 10 enjoyed searching, finding hidden doors. There is so much to see, & interact with. We seen things we over looked when passing through same area. Is it worth the price? Yes. We were already familiar with this type of art exhibit, as we enjoy going to Fresca Obscura in OKC, it's much smaller than this one. If you're done in 30 minutes then you haven't seen it all. Even if this type of art is not your forte and you're bringing kids, it's still fun, looking for clues, hidden doors, paths etc. Seeing the excitement on their face, and being involved in the search is well worth it. read more

The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf - Art Museums Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE Haunted house. We came to this event open minded thinking colorful neons, modern art. From the very beginning, I was very disturbed by the dark spirituality of this event. It felt like a haunted house: disturbing, chaos, illusion, monster- like sculptures with a thick demonic agenda. There was a picture of blessed Virgin Mary on the floor deformed by the Creator of so-called Art. Very disrespectful to us Catholics, the sacred image had been insulted. In my mind I pictured art being peaceful, relaxing, not disturbing and vulgar. I regret spending money to this nonsense event. Definitely not suitable for kids. read more