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    3.9 (152 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Daja E.

    5/25/2026 The advertising for this museum do it justice for real. Never have I been somewhere with all the scenes were highlighted. Started off ordering tickets off Groupon (thank me later), and were quickly ushered into a waiting room that looked super dope. They had light drinks for purchase while waiting and you're off. Each room holds unique visuals and you can't help to feel like a kid no matter the age. A highlight of this visit was actually how many of us adults were sitting around the coloring table. These walls give everyone the feeling to be a kid again weather coloring, enjoying the ball pit or many other interactive experiences this place has something to offer everybody. Recommend you start here and work the city

    Haley F.

    Mercer Labs was unlike any museum or exhibit we've ever been to! 5 stars for the price we paid (we did this as bogo during museum week) but giving it 4 stars for what the usual price would be. The exhibits were all really cool and interesting. There were a lot of fun, trippy visuals and the music they select complements the art well. When we went on a Friday afternoon it wasn't overly busy and you were able to walk around and view things easily. I can imagine if we went at a busier time it would have been more difficult to enjoy the exhibits. The staff were there when you needed them but no one was in your face or rushing anyone at any point. There were a good amount of exhibits and we took about 90 minutes to get through everything. I don't think we'd ever revisit as it seems once you've seen it once you don't need to go again but for something new and interesting to do in the city it mixes in well with all the other available museums and exhibitions.

    Boss Bottled Beyond: Where Scent Meets Art - 10/5/25
    Alexis M.

    Mercer Labs is an Art & Technology Museum. Located on the corner of Dey St. / Cortlandt St., it is close to trains that are around & w/ in the Oculus World Trade Center Stop - includes various NYC MTA Trains & NJ PATH Trains. The "BOSS Bottled Beyond: Where Scent Meets Art" Immersive Exhibit was there 10/4/25 & 10/5/25. This was held to celebrate the launch of the Boss Bottled Beyond fragrance. Upon check-in & walking inside Mercer Labs which is a gorgeous space, patrons were given samples of the Boss Bottled Beyond fragrance, which smells heavenly. Mercer Labs has multiple floors, sensory rooms, had various Boss themed art / immersive installations, etc. One of my favorite was the immersive section that displayed the "Boss Bottled Beyond" fragrance packaging. Viewing it along w/ numerous colorful scenes/vibrant backgrounds while simultaneously enjoying the giant swings was incredible. Swinging back & forth & taking in the immersive experience was cool. Individuals could also lie down in a room w/ giant B-Shaped cushions & calming blue lighting. There was so much to take in and Boss & Mercer Labs did a fantastic job w/ this exhibit. Mercer Labs has clean bathrooms & is an overall neat & well-maintained art space. Currently, Maestros & The Machines Exhibit is at Mercer Labs. The ONE PIECE Exhibit is here from 10/9/25 - 11/30/25. mercerlabs.com @mercer.labs

    Overall, this was extremely disappointing. I thought it would be something my son who is very interested in audio/visual things and diagnosed ASD would love as a birthday outing but most of this was a bore. First of all some of the imagery is AI. This is unforgivable. The one room that was well done was the light room and I see it referenced in other reviews here. There were two rooms that seem to be throwaways. One for sound with a lot of cushions, but almost no one stayed in there because it didn't seem like there was anything going on beyond loud audio. The other was a room with a table and lights, but you had no idea what to do, if anything, so most people walked straight through it. It may have helped to have some sort of direction from a human or even signage, explaining what you were there to do. The same with other statues that were around. There was a room towards the end that seemed to have broken technology - again it was unclear what was meant to happen in those spaces. There was a ball pit that seemed like illness waiting to happen, another space with sand, which felt good to touch but again an in and out experience. We were finished in an hour. I got our tickets via Groupon so it was about $50 an hour per person.

    Farhana M.

    I enjoyed the One Piece exhibit. Although, just know the timed entry is just an illusion, at least it is on the weekends. I don't see a reason why the museum has to open at 5PM. Its not a restaurant. Anyways, if you have a 5:30 entry ticket, head over at 5. The line is long enough that you'll be on it for nearly 30 minutes, then you'll get in. I expected more though, especially for a $50+ ticket.

    Kendra H.

    One of the best art museums I have ever been to! The concept is so unique and interesting that it will leave you scratching your head as to how someone could think of this and bring it to life. There are various rooms you walk through and each room has something different going on to experience. My favorite rooms were the projections show, ball pit, light show and mirrored rooms. Another aspect I loved about this installation was how relaxing it was! The music is so ethereal and beautiful. Be prepared to be amazed. Worth every penny!!

    Brenda F.

    This was highly recommended to me by my dear friend.I loved Mercer labs so much!! I came for the experience, and I left with my inner child smiling. The first room was definitely my favorite. Immersive museums are becoming one of my favorites! Absolutely come check this out.

    Valerie N.

    This is a fun, physical and digital art exhibit! There's multiple rooms spread across the three floors and how they integrate technology into it is very cool, like the robotics arm! The exhibit changed on occasion, but some of the rooms stay consistent.

    Stephanie T.

    NYC Must-See Week from January 20-February 12, 2026 offers 2-for-1 tickets to museums & attractions across the five boroughs. Mercer Labs is participating in NYC Must-See Week. My friend and I originally booked our tickets for January 25, but due to the winter storm Mercer Labs offered additional flexibility even though they were open as scheduled for visits. We decided to reschedule for Sunday, February 8, 2026 and it was easy process. On Sunday, my friend and I arrived at Mercer Labs located on Dey St in New York, NY at 1:00pm. It is very close to World Trade Center and Freedom Tower. It is highly accessible via NYC subways (A, C, E, J, Z, R, W, 2, 3, 4, 5 trains) to Fulton Street or World Trade Center stations, as well as the PATH train. There is a waiting room when you arrive. After going through the metal detectors, tickets are scanned, and then you are in the first exhibit called The Window where a brief intro and disposable shoe covers booties were given. The Window acts as the transition space between the outside world and the world within the walls of Mercer Labs. The Map is a vast 360° world of light and sound where art comes alive. Masterpieces transform from Monet to Hokusai to visions of the future, blending past and present in a dreamlike flow. There are also 4 swings that you can sit on to enjoy the art. This was one of my favorite rooms. The 4D sound room was my probably my least favorite since it wasn't interactive. The Dragon is the world's largest volumetric lighting installation with thousands of LED neurons creating a dreamlike space where light becomes art in constant motion. This was the coolest room! The Cave was made entirely of pink hydrangeas. At the Drawing Station, characters and creatures can be colored in on the paper provided and then spawn inside the portal and come to life to live in the ecosystem. I colored in a fish and this was so cool to see it come alive and swim. Next was jumping into the ball pond. Then, in Freedom, guests can control a robotic arm playing an electric cello. In Archetype, a colossal robot recreates masterpieces in sand. There were sand for guests to play with as well. The last exhibit was Music box. Nachum's Crown Kid's are immortalized as robots turning the mechanism to activate the music box representing the intricate connection between sound and perception, the boundaries between languages become non-existent. Mercer Labs transforms the museum experience across 36,000 sq ft with 15 experimental exhibition spaces, interactive encounters, and immersive installations. Maestros and the Machines is conceived and directed by artist Roy Nachum. This is a living, breathing dialogue between past and future, reimagining what classic art can be in a world where technology is a tool for the creative process. His work -- often incorporating Braille and the iconic imagery of a child wearing a gold crown -- invites audiences to reflect on themes of humility, equality, and interconnectedness. Nachum's work is rooted in human connection, communication, equality and diversity. I really liked the meaning behind Roy Nachum's art, the crown symbolizes the blinding nature of power, success, and desire. It suggests that in the constant pursuit of achievements, people often lose sight of their true, authentic values and "important things in life". Mercer Labs is similar in some ways to Arte Museum in terms of interactive encounters and immersive installations, but both are still worth visiting. Mercer Labs shows how art and technology converge to transform the way you see, feel, and interact. Definitely worth checking out! My friend and I spent an hour and 1/2 here.

    Jamie L.

    I thought this place was pretty cool--beautiful, immersive art that's both fun and interactive, with plenty of great photo ops. Watching my dinosaur that I colored come to life was the highlight! That said, there's absolutely no explanation or context behind the installations. For example, there was a sound room with pillows that left me completely puzzled. The constant mix of flashing lights, dim lights, and sudden brightness also became overwhelming and even gave me a mild headache. Definitely a lot of stimulation! Tickets are on the pricey side, so I recommend grabbing them on Groupon. Overall, it's a fun experience to do once with friends or as a date night activity, but not something I'd rush back to.

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    Andrew L.

    Didn't know what to truly expect given the mixed reviews but enjoyed the experience at Mercer Labs. Difficult to describe but a variety of rooms of different sizes and themes to go through. Worth a visit.

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    Thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish it had been a bit longer, but overall the multiple floors, creative art, 'sound baths', moving visual displays, and robotic sculptures & art made it a solid time.

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    Harry W.

    Finally made it to Mercer Labs, a Museum of Art and Technology in New York City that offers immersive experiences blending art and technology to see Maestros and the Machine. The exhibit explores what legendary artists like Da Vinci and Mozart might have created with modern technology. It was a great immersive experience, certainly one of the best and there have been some impressive installations in recent years. If you haven't been, it's worth checking out and lots of kid friendly experiences.

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    It reminded of me of teamlab in Tokyo and really showcases the extent of what technology can do.

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    ‼IF YOU ARE NEURODIVERGENT READ THIS‼ I went with my husband…read moreon a Monday, and it was a lot of fun! We got the Lovers Tickets which was ~$145 for both of us together. This package included access to all of the shows and exhibits, along with a free go at each game which was actually really cool! Not to mention we each got a free cocktail and a gift bag with some sexy goodies to share. We really liked the history exhibit, and the art gallery. The games were pretty fun too! There IS a spinning stripper pole you can dance on in the bar, so if you wanna give it a go maybe wear shorts, because I wore a dress so I wasn't able to do a lot on it unfortunately but it was still fun! IT IS LOUD!! If you have sensory issues I recommend bringing ear plugs, I'm happy I had mine with me. The music is super loud and sometimes overlapping between rooms. There are also multiple exhibits with flashing lights. The Tunnel of Love is a "4D Orgy" that "nuts" on you - which is just some water mist that sprays on your face, feet and neck a few times. I personally did not like that part, but if you cover your lower face with your hands it blocks it. You don't get wet, it's just not my favorite sensory experience. The kissing game was interesting, this one has you and your partner grab some metal bars and you have to kiss for a minute straight to win a "coupon" that you get to use on each other later. FAIR WARNING - this game sends electricity between you as you kiss since you are both grabbing the bars, this doesn't hurt you and you don't feel it, but it makes your mouths taste like METAL. We were both so concerned that we had a health problem at first but thankfully my hubby is an electrician and connected the dots really quickly. Overall a super fun day! The Monday crowd was super chill and minimal. The only thing I think that would make it better is if the staff could do a better job explaining what sensory experience you might have during each game, because it was overwhelming and sometimes uncomfortable. But I think if you come prepared with ear plugs, hand sanitizer (they do have pumps but I bring my own), and shorts under your skirt/dress, then it will be a fantastic time! Be very open minded and enjoy!

    If you are looking for something different to do in New York then I suggest this museum…read more Me and my friends found it interesting and we learned a lot that we didn't think we would. At first we were like I didn't think it'll be like this maybe we should leave but it got better the more we walked in. They have this jump area that was our favorite. You go in 2 at a time and I wouldn't suggest skipping this part. It was lots of fun and we had lots of laughs jumping around.

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    Mercer Labs - artmuseums - Updated July 2026

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