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Wonderspaces - Austin

4.0 (197 reviews)
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Angela B.

Great concept and good times. Know that tickets must be purchased online - we stood there and purchased ours- the waiver can be signed at the venue. After checking in, you get to walk around several exhibits with most interactive. The sting lights was fun with the colors and photo ops. Only down side was the entrance sunlight beaming in impacting the full light experience. Next up and interactive floor where we all got to get on and see what happened. The sewing machine exhibit we didn't get. Tunnel was fun too with the lights and music as well as the string boxes. Upstairs they allowed for a small written note and for you to read others. Some were cute and from kids, others were a bit dark. Not gonna lie. There was a six minute show with visual effect which was cool to see. Then an interactive screen with paint as you moved. Super fun. Last a video which you gotta watch start to finish. We came in half way and was lost. But after seeing the start made it clear. Overall the staff was friendly, place was clean and good interaction and for $25 not too shabby.

Image created through strobe light effects, one of the cool exhibits you'll find at Wonderspaces.
Rick S.

Wonderspaces is a secluded interactive group of exhibits that offers a unique experience for visitors. Each display provides the opportunity to observe and interact with technology in an immersive way. My favorite was the "body painting" exhibit which responded very naturally to my movements in the design space. I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed Wonderspaces. It's too difficult to describe everything so you just need to go see it. The facility covers two levels and there is a refreshments bar in the center to relax and contemplate what you've seen and heard. Recommended.

Katie N.

Pretty interesting place if you like modern art. I enjoyed it (it was empty on a weekday), but for the little amount of exhibits, I thought the price was pretty steep. Plus everything had to be done on your phone- tickets, etc.

Light exhibit
Jackeline R.

Decided to stop by after an unexpected trip to Austin, all the exhibits were very cool and interactive. The Last Words exhibit made me cry a little bit and was very meaningful. I got to do the Human Study with the robot but didn't purchase any of the pictures because they were pretty expensive. The bar had drinks with different themes which was cute, this is very self guided place but the little interactions we had were polite. I was hesitant with the ticket price at first but ultimately I think it was worth it!

The things people wrote weren't worth the time to read
Dianna S.

For $75 for 3 of us this felt like a huge rip off. Only a couple exhibits were interesting and even those only took a couple minutes max to take in. One exhibit (sewing machine orchestra) had one machine that moved and the rest did not. It honestly felt like a test to see how long we would sit there and stare. We gave it 10 minutes which should have seen the whole thing almost 3x. Nothing happened. 5 stars for social media marketing that made this look like it was something. Maybe since Meowwolf was our last interactive art experience, our bar was too high. This is a $5 per person cute thing to get out of the heat for a minute. "Absolutely no refunds" on the website is a clue you'll probably want your money back.

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Kudakwashe T.

The service here was wonderful. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and warm. The art selection was impressive and diverse. From 3D Print inspired art to tunnels, and light showcasing. I love and enjoyed the fact that it was interactive art. It definitely was mentally satiating to interact with. The art made me draw similarities to movies, shows, and other art I'd gotten similar vibes. The experience is immersive one of a kind. I valued the experience and would highly recommend.

Scott H.

During the first 20 minutes or so I thought I'd be giving a very bad review. But this place turned out to be quite the experience. It's not a super high tech amusement park, but rather a place where artists can show some still pretty amazing electronic artwork. The little bar is an interesting touch, and the mocktails were actually very good. The venue is in one of those nondescript looking industrial office complexes. The exterior has no curb appeal. But I definitely recommend giving this place a try. If I lived in the area, and if I thought their exhibits switched out periodically, I would definitely join up.

Haleigh P.

Came to check this out while a friend was working in nearby Austin. What a wonderful art exhibit that really allows you to immerse yourself in each exhibit. I also really liked that it was self guided, allowing you to travel through the space at your own pace. The floor to seeking hanging light exhibit, the robotic portrait drawing, and the notes to yourself exhibit were some of my highlights. This museum seemed on the newer side, so I'm hoping it's something that has longevity to be able to experience the next time I am in town!

Carol V.

Came here for the last day of our stay in Texas, front desk greeter all smiles, space was big and showcased lots of artist work. It was a very colorful experience. There are some art that involve strobing lights so not ideal for photo sensitive individuals.

Ray K.

Fun installations and a nice way to spend a few hours after a big meal. Get your steps in. These aren't interactive but immerses you into the pieces.

Christine H.

Wonderspaces is an interactive and immersive museum. The concept is cool, but the admission price is a little high for what it's worth and the size of the museum. The only individual exhibitions were separated from each other by curtains which seemed kind of cheap. We still had fun though.

Samantha M.

I wish the exhibits changed more often! You can go once and it's cool, but it definitely doesn't hit the same the second time around. You can see everything very quickly and honestly it's not a huge space, but it is cool.

Kezia J.

Wow! This was a cool place! It was recommended by a local friend for our long weekend visit and it was well worth it! We had a toddler, teen, and 3 adults, and all of us had a great time. Very cool immersive exhibits including a sewing machine symphony and robot drawn self portraits. Definitely stop in the little cafe for a cocktail, mock tail, or craft made iced tea. We had the Pink Lady Soda and the Lavender Texas Skies, and Dill Pickle Popcorn made locally. All were DELICIOUS!! Everyone was kind and helpful. It was a great way to spend our morning. (About 2 hours)

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They are closing and have hardly no displays...DO NOT GO. Waste of money now...was cool when it opened. Now it is horrible.

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Can I bring my own camera to take pictures?

I took pictures but with my phone. Employees did not indicate any type of photos could not be taken.

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