I was continually seeing ads for Luna Luna pop up in my social media feed, so I checked out the website and was in awe of the carnival, larger-than-life vibe it appeared to offer. I gathered some friends, found a 20% off discount code, and we all headed over to The Shed's sprawling, modern space to check it out. Upon entering The Shed, we were basically in a large lounge, which also had a bar and various seating arrangements. My friend and I grabbed a drink at Cedric's, the downstairs bar, and waited for the rest of our group to arrive (please see separate review for Cedric's at the Shed - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cedrics-at-the-shed-new-york-3?hrid=CELSOa2pnnpkj01Q1f57fQ). When we were all settled up, we headed up the escalator into the 2 large showrooms. The story of the exhibit was interesting, in that the amusement park art display from various talents had debuted in Germany in 1987. There had been plans for it to travel the world, but after the curator, André Heller, passed away, many of the pieces had been tucked away in shipping containers to only be discovered recently. Overall, the exhibit was full of colorful and fun pieces, though I wish there had been even more interactive elements. If I had not been there with a large group, I probably could have made it through the two spacious rooms in a half hour. However, we took our time, as there were some circus-type performers that would wander around every so often, and we wanted to witness the show. All in all, we were there for about an hour, which was more than enough. I felt that Luna Luna was definitely lighthearted and amusing, but I would not really call it a must-see. read more

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I like looking at random things and partaking in random activities so this was right up my alley. From having gone to a variety of interactive and non interactive art situations this is a little on the pricier side. I bought the tickets at the venue to avoid the random online fees. There was a lot of cool info about the history of Luna Luna, artists, pieces. I was super confused about Drake being involved but then again not surprised...diversify your portfolio LOL. There were a couple of things to walk into and experience, a lot of reading, you can't actually ride any of the rides. The view from the Butterfly Bar on the fourth floor was super cool! I'm a fan of infinity type of rooms so to see the 2 rooms that you could go into and interact in be that type...I enjoyed! Took us about an hour and a half to walk thru it and read things. Kids were there but I don't know if it makes sense to bring younger kids, I would probably pass on doing that. read more

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I really enjoyed Luna Luna. As a big fan of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, among others, I found the story of this art amusement park from 1987 that disappeared for 35 years and was rediscovered only recently very compelling. I am glad it is now open again to the public, albeit in a form that is different from that originally intended. The various rides are active but are not accessible, although there are parts of the original amusement park that are open to the public, like Roy Lichtenstein's glass labyrinth, or the mirror ball. I liked how Luna Luna explores the intersection between art and society, dream and reality, childhood and adulthood. I particularly enjoyed Keith Haring's painted carousel, as the artist's iconic graphic drawings are transformed into green, yellow, purple, and blue three-dimensional figures. There are performers that wave colorful butterflies on long poles, a colorful life-sized elephant, and other performers that blur the lines between artists and regular guest. It was interesting to learn that some of the music associated with some of the attractions was actually originally intended that way by the artist, such as Mile Davis' "Tutu" playing for Basquiat's ferris wheel. This ended up being a great family outing: I loved the art; my kid enjoyed all the interactive and playful attraction; we all enjoyed the Butterfly Bar overlooking the amusement park on Level 4. What is not to like? read more

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Luna Luna was the first art amusement park debuted in 1987 and spearheaded by André Heller, along with the artists such as Haring, Basquiat, Hockney, etc. It's extremely whimsical and quirky and appealing to both young and old masses. As a quick aside, while the rides are large scale, the exhibit is purely for watching, not riding. There are 2 rooms on the ground floor - 1 is structured around discussing the history and timeline to develop the amusement park and the other one contains the Ferris wheel, carousel and swing ride. In there, there is a loop of actors waving butterflies, actors that run around and interact, and a combination of a quirky animals including an elephant. There is the Butterfly Bar on another floor which allows you to overlook the amusement park and get some snacks/drinks. I got the creamsicle lemonade and found it to be not as flavorful as I hoped. I enjoyed my experience here and got a chance to get in touch with my "inner child". It felt extremely nostalgic of my younger years. The downside is definitely the cost. It is a bit on the pricier side for an immersive exhibit. Going at 5p drops the cost of the ticket from $65 to $45. That should be taken into consideration when planning to come. I got the 8pm slot (the last possible slot) but was able to enter a bit early and cover everything. I think 1 hr is bit rushed, but 1.5-2 hrs is the sweet spot to enjoy everything. Would recommend at least one visit, if you can swing it! read more

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The creativity and history of Luna Luna are very interesting to learn about. We spent just over an hour walking around the exhibit. You can read about the inception, see clips of original footage and watch as the rides come to life. While the rides and attractions are very enchanting, I do feel the admission price was a bit steep at $44/person. For reference, you can visit The Met for $30 and easily spend hours there. read more

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As an art lover I had a wonderful time at Luna Luna! So glad I got to experience this before show closing. It was as if you walked into a surreal, joyful world. The maze was a really good time. Would highly recommend it! read more

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This is a limited time exhibit at The Shed at Hudson Yards till 2/23. They were offering a discounted special after 5pm reduced to 45 dollar entry I believe from 65. The area is spacious with extremely high ceilings. The staff was very helpful with providing directions and information. There was a free coat check as well. The exhibit is from an old amusement park so the rides are on display for viewing with some interactive exhibits, like the mirror hexagon dome and a mirrors touch tunnel. There is also a room for interactive play that is child friendly. There was also a performance of an elephant that ate a carrot and then it came out the other side. The best part was a light show which I watched from above at the butterfly bar overlooking the whole exhibit. Overall it was a nice experience but was not up to my expectations. read more

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If you're on the fence about visiting Luna Luna at Hudson Yard's The Shed, I'd recommend reconsidering. For select nights they have live music and the installation is actually really cool! While you can't ride the rides, the history is really interesting with a lot of original works. I particularly learned a lot about the "flautists" IYKYK read more

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ok so i liked it because i went with two friends and had a bowl before entering BUT its not worth the $70 i had to pay. Sure the puppets were cute but theres not enough of them to start the party. The shed is like a watered down Moma where everything is like a walmart sculpture of the original and caters to mostly instanerds and not much else. Tbh i was expecting a lot more from this. My advice is to save your money and cook your own steak. Cedric's the bar downstairs was good but it kinda looked like an airport terminal at starbucks. Wtf who even lives in Hudson Yards? it's like Dubai 2.0! read more

Luna Luna is a unique art event which started as an actual amusement park created by artists in Hamburg Germany in 1987. You really have to experience it for yourself. There are amusements created by Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Dali and more. Personally, I was blown away by a carousel created by Arik Brauer and an entranceway designed by Sonia Delaunay. The "rides" were lovingly restored to their original condition. You can see pictures of them in action, but you are no longer allowed to ride the carousels or the Ferris wheel. As you walk in, there's a wall with photos telling the story of how the amusement park was originally built. Within the shed, they fit two carousels a Ferris wheel and assorted other amusements. I liked the Hall Of Mirrors. I don't remember what artist was connected to that. There's a huge Keith Haring illustrated wall. You'll definitely get some photo opportunities here, especially when the huge puppet elephant comes out. Fun for the entire family plus there's a bar upstairs where you can get a great view. read more

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100% hype. This is a masterclass on how to make something exciting, like a carnival, into something dry and dead, like a corpse lying in repose. The best part about it is this plush doll of a monkey's ass, which was from the Basquiat Ferris wheel. Not worth freezing your ass getting there. read more

Luna Luna - Basquiat's Ferris Wheel - Art Museums Near Me - New York, New York

Such an interesting story! The art work and attractions by Keith Haring, Kenny Sharf and more of their contemporaries- was fanciful and fun. Merry- Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, etc. were fun and quite impressive. However, ticket prices do not equate to the experience. Much too expensive. Better value at one of NYC's museums. read more

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I enjoyed this show. A bit of history, art, carnival, and music. Also, a great lesson in sticking tenaciously to your unique vision.

3.5 stars rounded up. We enjoyed this half historical art exhibit - half surrealist performance piece of Luna Luna. It's incredible to see this tribute to the art amusement park created as a collaboration by artists such as Keith Harring and Roy Lichtenstein. Half of the place is an exhibit showcasing the history of Luna Luna as well as the original rides (sadly for display only). The videos showing historical attendees and performances (especially the absurd farting to classic music performances) were fun to see. The other room had a few alcoves for more hands on play - a foam building block room and an absurdist wedding chapel. The highlight for us was performers who came by in costume as a big ball creature or elephant, butterfly, etc. Our kids also enjoyed this colorful space but otherwise the whole place truly is pretty small. Can easily do in about an hour but you'll enjoy it more if you show down read more

Unless you are a massive Keith Haring and Manfred Deix fan, it is not worth the money, and don't take the kids..I am not sure what we were expecting. The reviews and advertisements made me think that it would be performances of acrobats, and interesting skills, a lot of interactive attractions. Kind of a Cirque De Soiel meets Keith Haring, playful fun land.. This is NOT that. The Exhibit is small and creepy. Read below for an extensive review. The exhibit of art itself: If you love Haring and post-modernism.. and fart art, this is for you! I love Haring, but I found most of the exhibit creepy, especially the Manfred Deix art. The exhibit overall, shines in the lack of effort category. It is cool to think that Haring made a little amusement park of his art. But you can see why it closed 10 minutes later and nobody can ride any of it. The best part was the park "going to sleep" after a short and feverish build-up of spectacles that feel very trippy. I wish the whole exhibit had that feel. It does -not-. Read on for the breakdown. The performances: Just a No. The performers mostly looked super high, not skilled, and had improv performances I would expect from middle school kids. There are no acrobatics, there are NO carnival performances, and there is NO magic about any of it. They just walk about with Luna Moths on sticks while some flit about the room like hallucinating carnival workers. I will say when they bring out the costumed creatures, those are amazing to look at. They are what makes the park closing seem so surreal. We caught a few park closings (stayed for about 1.5 hours) and we saw 3 different creature closings. My daughter was also terrified of this one of these. Attractions: Wedding - Fun. The lady who does the wedding performance is very interesting. Though sounds and looks very high (everyone there seems very much on drugs) But it's interactive and very cute. The Film Room- Not appropriate for kids. My kids had nightmares. I think because of this. It's classic 70's-80's post-modern art videos. Robots wearing clothing, doing strange disturbing things. Pegiuns at the end. Kids playroom: A very small room with a few stuffed things, I wouldn't touch any of them. I don't know why it's there. The Mirror Dome - The most fun you will have here outside the wedding lady. This is a cool place to hang out, and see yourself for miles and miles. But you could also look in a couple of mirrors at home.. The Dancing Room - As you walk inside this round room, someone will tell you to dance. That's it. Enjoy being weird with strangers. The Plexiglass Maze- Get ready for the Art of the Fart! You wait in line the longest for this and get to enjoy some Manfred Deix Artwork since this exhibit is right next to one of his larger works. There is also a wonderful video of a man playing a violin duet with a pair of butt cheeks poking through a black wall with a microphone in front. And you are trapped with this for about 10-25 minutes while you wait for the maze. The maze lasts 30 seconds give or take and is not worth the farting. Butterfly Bar - There is a bar upstairs after you are finished with the exhibit. You can watch all the suckers who came for this "Event of the Year" as they pretend to be enlightened and enjoy this creepy display of mediocrity. read more

For those prices I honestly expected a lot more. Some cool stuff to look at in this TikTok world but it wasnt nearly as interactive as I had expected. read more

Waste of money. The exhibit is a bunch of empty small amusement park rides. They could have made it so much better if they added aerial artists, clowns, jugglers etc. 1 guy walked out with butterfly on a stick and balanced but uneventful. No spotlight or anything. Did for a second like just seeing if he could do it before he waved butterfly. Finale was people in elephant costume walking around. Go to illusion museum in west village, liberty science center, etc. instead. read more