Okay yes - this is an Instagram gimmick. But as somebody who loves immersive experiences and colorful lights, I was sold. My boyfriend and I went on a date here in December and spent almost 2 hours here. There's not a lot of rooms, but I think a lot of these reviews are from people who always want more. Most of the rooms I used as meditation; especially the rain simulator. The mirrors were super cool too! It's easy to let go and fall into another dimension. Overall, take your time with the space. Look into the artists who developed and created all the pieces. Become a kid again and find your inner explorer. read more

ZeroSpace - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - New York, New York

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What initially seemed like a good experience to be had, Zero Space really lacks. The bean bags scattered around the floor "for your enjoyment" are pretty gross, even in the low light. People were wandering around not knowing what the heck and was going on, looking just as amused and entertained as the poorly costumed aliens. The "mission" you are initially on quickly becomes aborted with no direction or clear guides. Waste of money, things got very weird with the alien dance performance. We knew then it was best to call it a wash and leave ASAP. Save your money and don't bother. read more

It's cool, but not worth the money. Let me start by saying the art is really cool. Its definitely very interactive and technologically cutting edge. That said, there really isn't a rhyme or reason to the space and it's not as intellectually planned as the marketing video will have you believe. It's basically a bunch of dispersed, unrelated installations. Also, there are kids everywhere. There needs to be adult only sessions because honestly the kids make it impossible to truly enjoy the art, meditate while viewing, etc. When I went there were so many kids yelling and running around that it cheapened the experience. Having kid friendly sessions and adult only sessions clearly marketed on the website prior to purchase would be ideal. They don't have alcohol yet, just juices. They said they are working on getting it. Overall it was cool but definitely not worth what I paid. read more

They have to be paying people to write the google reviews. The whole thing was underwhelming to say the least. It feels like they are trying to target adults but the whole narrative was very cheesy. Parts of the inside look like a haunted house that's thrown together at your local nursery every Halloween. It also says there are lasers. I'm fairly certain there was not 1 laser in there. If there was I didn't see it, and I'm pretty sure lasers aren't something you miss. We rushed out as soon as we could. Do not recommend. I was going to give it 2 stars to be nice but then I just remembered they charged $50 a ticket so nope, 1 star. read more

I had such a mixed experience, here. It's almost like ZeroSpace is two things; one great, and one lacking. TL; DR - The art is awesome, but the interactive experience and storytelling leaves something to be desired. As a (all quotes taken from the official site) "series of large-scale immersive art installations created by a collective of world-renowned new media artists," it's terrific. The art pieces make outstanding use of sound and light to create immersive experiences that are worth zoning out over for chunks of time at a clip. Some of them are truly awe-inspiring. Your mileage may vary, but if you're into trippy imagery and cool light shows, there's a lot to enjoy, here. But then there's the "actor driven narrative to elevate the experience in this groundbreaking new approach in story telling." That bit...not so much. The setup is really fun, and the actors giving us our pre-entry briefing were fully committed. But, once we got inside, a lot of that commitment to the whole, "Oooooh, you're traveling to another dimension!" story was kind of left by the wayside. The web site advertises "18+ actors," but, while we were inside, we encountered two people dressed as aliens and two people dressed as agents, and that was it. The pre-entry video tells you that you may encounter some agents who've been there for a while, and so may be exhibiting "fantastic" behaviors due to interdimensional side effects...the two guys dressed as agents inside seemed kind of bored and almost annoyed when we attempted to interact with them. There are "assessments" you're supposed to ask them for, but they require fairly large groups of people who've all only done the same amount of assessments as you, and that can be pretty hard to suss out from among the dozens of people who are also in the room - as introverted as I generally tend to be, I still could have seen it working with some sort of easier matchmaking system, but there was very little help in that regard from the on-site staff, leaving us to just wander around asking people how many assessments they'd done, often to no avail. There are other bits, too, that felt a little half-assed. The aliens do interact with audience - we saw someone being pulled into a room for a 1-on-1 thing - but there's no indication how that can happen and, again, with only two actors in those roles on the floor at a time - both of whom were mostly just wandering and not interacting with the audience - there was no way to figure out how to facilitate that sort of thing. Or, there's a concession stand inside, that makes zero effort to continue the "you're in another dimension!" vibe - I know that sounds like a weird complaint, but, having done the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton back in the day and visited Quark's Bar, I've seen how something like that can be done in a way that dresses up even mundane snacks and drinks as part of an immersive experience. The bummer is that I could see that part of the ZeroSpace experience - the immersive, storytelling, interactive side - being so much better without a ton of effort: Get a few more actors in there, tell your concessions bartender to play into the mythology, create some events and a couple more things for your audience to do, etc. As it is, it just feels like a great idea the potential of which isn't, ultimately, realized. So...yeah. If you want to see some cool psychedelic art and veg for a bit with it, this is a great place to do so. But, if you want an immersive, interactive thematic experience, you might leave feeling a little bit unfulfilled. read more

Completely underwhelming experience that is definitely NOT worth the entrance fee. All of the installations are lackluster and unpolished and the complete lack of a story once you're inside the event makes it dull and boring. This is not an immersive experience nor is it a good one. read more

It's the worst experience ever . Boring . No , sorry ... very boring . I tried to ask the staff what was the point , what should I do here. They were just silent. Lighting was so cheap and simple . read more

Anticlimactic given the price. It's like a very expensive production of an iPad app with swirling colors. Or perhaps an example of tech without humanities, my 6 and 10 year old were mildly amused for 30 minutes but not worth $100 read more

Zerospace should get zero stars! Misleading pictures and description made the whole thing look much more sleek and high budget than what it was. Just a bunch of projectors, subpar visuals/sets, and moronic story. Don't be fooled, a huge waste of time and money. read more

I don't know WHY people are being so negative! Zerospace was an incredible exhibit!! I really haven't experienced anything like it, the closest I can compare it to are a planetarium dark side of the moon immersive video/light show at the Museum of natural science houston, Avatar, and Yayoi Kasuma's mirrored infinity rooms. Staff and customer service were super nice! My plane home was delayed and they were able to reschedule my ticket for free! I had my debit card fall out of my pocket in one room and it was returned to me by their staff before I even realized i dropped it! There were multiple rooms with different large scale LED light shows paired with beautiful ambient music. There were a few other interactive art pieces that were more hands on, and I'd say that light and AI tracking played a major roll in all of the different art pieces.The loose plot of the event is alien based and introspective, disconnecting and living in the moment to enjoy an experience without worrying what people think of you and what you post. If you're worried about interacting with the actors, don't worry! The aren't going to have you stand up in front of people and make a show out of you or have you do improv. I had 3 interactions with the "aliens", one right away when I took the time to linger in one area while the rest of the group went ahead, they walked me around the exhibit, took me to a room and began to dance, I decided to join in! The other two were tailored to things I was doing, I made a portrait in the sand and had an interaction with an alien about it and was pulled into another room to be "interviewed" by one. It was a great talk about the human form and self worth. Another alien took me in a private room to speak after noticing my zodiac necklace and we talked about astrology, and crystals, they even gave me a small crystal to add to my collection that they or I wasn't able to identify. Also one review mentioned there not being lasers and the event being cheap and I HIGHLY disagree. There was definitely a room with lasers and the light effects and programing a light show isn't cheap or easy. From the costumes, music, the the projections and the tactile interactive piece, the basic plot and message was all very cohesive. The exhibits were just as beautiful as Kasuma's infinity rooms, except you don't have people posting selfies and staff aren't giving you a time limit in any of the rooms. The way I see it, the more you go into it with a sense of adventure, open mindedness and curiosity the better the experience. The more you bring to the experience, the more you'll get out of it. Don't go into it expecting anything, and don't rush through the rooms waiting to find out what's in the other rooms. The best way to enjoy the exhibit is to lose track of time and take your time in all of the rooms. If you're rushing through all the rooms spending a couple minutes in each you're going to miss out on a cool experience and interactions. It won't last long if you rush through.Lay down in some rooms, walk around others and feel the different effects of spinning shadows and lights, sculpt with the sand, and interact with the actors where you can. Eat something beforehand, maybe have 2 drinks before going, and go when you don't have any plans scheduled to rush to, there's no way to tell time there! Take you time! The experience lasted 2 hours for me and I was taking my time and left feeling really good about myself especially after my conversations with the aliens. If you like interactive and immersive art, mandalas, rainbows and light effects you'll love it! read more

STAY AWAY! This show is embarrassing and awful. The "show" aspect is pretty much nonexistent and the graphics are straight out of 1987. It's clearly an attempt at copying Sleep No More, but without any of the talent, imagination or skill, written by 10th graders. It's severely insulting and way, way, way overpriced. read more

SO AWESOME. zero space took me out of my head and beautifully into the present; I got happily lost in this experience for a good couple of hours. Think Sleep no More meets Black Mirror.. sponsored by Headspace. Seriously. Oh and with a little dash of Stranger Things. There are interactive elements with actors and strangers which are fun/exciting/scary, and elements that encourage a solo meditative moment, lost in different senses. Very well orchestrated to guide you to shake of the city and be present in a new dimension. I have been twice now, will look forward to the next voyage, and taking more friends to experience this magic for the first time! read more

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Was a rip off. What it is is what appears to be night club looking to make some extra dough by turning it into an "inter dimensional experience" on off hours. There are four rooms with some cool lights and a few people dressed in alien costumes to add to this "experience " I paid 50 dollars. Finished the whole thing in 20 min. read more

Don't go. Waste of money. The only cool part was the globe and relaxing on bean bags. I wish I spent my money elsewhere.

In NYC it's hard to find different activities where you can interact with your friends instead of just passively watching a show or eating dinner. Zero Space has it all-- a semi interactive experience where you can see a show while being part of the show, great photo opps and just an all around fun thing to do for a night out. I came with a friend and though neither of us are into sci fi, we enjoyed the storyline and "mission" experience, more fun than a lot of the installation exhibits where the only point is to get photos. The actors never broke character and were very entertaining. The experience wasn't very crowded even on a Friday night so we had plenty of time and space to take photos too. read more

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Meh. It was ok. I was expecting more. The story line about entities and portals is corny. The lights/bean bags were cool, but only for so long (10 min or so). I felt it was interesting but not worth the money spent. It would be helpful if they offered alcohol and made this more of a lounge with music and hanging out lounge style. read more

I was intrigued by the ads but totally underwhelmed by the "experience". No clue what I was supposed to do for 15 mins or so. The point of the experience is to be more empathetic and kind and some other hippy b.s. I don't want to talk to people, which you were forced to do to complete your mission. If you're an introvert, do not come. There were maybe 4-6 light exhibit rooms, which I spent maybe a minute in each if that. Just not worth it, one of the reviews is very spot on about the whole thing being hit or miss. I honestly come for cool instagram pics and didn't take 1. read more

So cool. So trippy. A really creative merging of art with technology--be sure to take in the "big picture" of each exhibit, but study the details too; there is a lot to appreciate. read more

The 1 star reviews are definitely harsh. I had a really great time. The thing with ZeroSpace is that it is an immersive experience... if you don't immerse you won't enjoy it. This means you have to be adventurous and play along. If you refuse to interact with the agents and beings and find the whole thing hokey, then of course you won't have fun. Remember, you agreed to "take a portal to another dimension". If you're not expecting to bring your imagination to life a bit, then perhaps movies are more your tempo. Not immersive experiences. read more

My friends and I went this past Sunday and were not impressed for the following reasons: 1. The AC inside the museum did not work and it was sweltering hot 2. Actors were rude and aggressive (did not match up with the museum's theme of self-exploration and creativity) 3. Many of the art installations were not working. The music in the paraluna/sunflower room was not working, the rotating globe room was closed off (my friends and I came specifically to see this art installation and were extremely disappointed), and many of the interactive screen installations in the back were not working/turned off Their ads are misleading (marketing made it seem like it would be better quality and higher production value than it actually is). The entire experience was underwhelming and definitely not worth $50. read more

We had a very enjoyable afternoon at Zerospace. This is an innovative art concept that combines innovative digital art and sculpture with an immersive and theatrical element. The art was beautiful and displayed in a very relaxing setting, with lots of opportunities to sit or lie down and let the art combined with audio to transport you. The interactive element was also fun. You had four "assessments" you could chose to perform, and these got you to interact with strangers viewing the space. I thought this was a nice way to get people to open up and connect - something different from most museum exhibitions which are so focused on individual experience. I would recommend zerospace to people with an open mind, an interest in new technology and art, who want to try something new. read more

Went only to the museum, not the show, and was disappointed given the $35 entry price. As others have said, the exhibits are just fine and there's a lot of lounging on bean bag chairs watching less-than-extraordinary lasers on a loop. Save your money. read more

Don't waste your money and your time. Very stupid and expensive.. the place may be good for 4 years old and younger. I'm really disappointed and I consider doing a charge back for my lost $37 read more

My toddler loved the experience, playing with the sand and running room to room. Totally psychedelic art installation, just wish maybe it was a little longer or more I interactive. The adults loved the dome which felt like ride. read more

Awesome space! It is advertised for adult but is great for kids too (7+ yo)! The only reason I rated it 4 stars is bc it is a very short trip. There aren't a lot of exhibits. Theoretically you can stay in the exhibits longer but it can get a little crowded. Though you buy your ticket for a specific time, they appear to accommodate people no matter how late which I think contributes to the crowding. Regardless, definitely do not miss this experience!! read more

Horrible actors who didn't know their lines. The promotional videos make this "immersive" experience look much more impressive than it actually is. The light installations were very lack luster. This experience is worth $15 at most but even at that is a waste of time. I'm certain all of these 5 star reviews are fake. read more

So proud of Jeffrey and his crew! I had a blast just lounging and taking my time enjoying all the visuals. Such a cool experience and a place to get lost and think about things a little differently. read more

It has potential but not worth the 50 something dollars. In the beginning it's really cool. But most of the time you are just laying around. I do like that they have you meet new people and team up. Great possibility to make new friends.Like I said it has potential to be something amazing if there were more interactive activities in each room. They do need to be a little bit more organized. You are basically left alone to figure out what to do...They should tell you what each room is about and how to interact with the space... Instead you are walking aimlessly around,bumping into ppl in alien cosplay and doing absolutely nothing. It was a little disappointing at the end... read more

I came here with my friends for the museum. This was super cool and I would recommend it for anyone. I do wish there were more rooms to explore but what was there was nothing short of amazing. We spent a little over an hour here. Even though it says the museum is better for kids, don't bring your kids. In one of the rooms there were kids running around and screaming. One of the staff members told them they needed to be quiet thankfully which made the experience better. But please don't bring your kids lol. Good for couples or groups of friends. read more

Definitely a cool spot and some cool vibes on a cold day in NYC. Cool exhibits and a really cool experience!

Was visiting NY and my cousins took me to visit this place. Very cool experience - think Escape room + Visual exhibits. Great place to fill up your insta feed with cool photos as well. There were 5 of us and we spent about 2 hours just chilling and solving missions that the volunteers gave us. 1 of us even got selected by the "entity", which we heard was an interesting experience. Overall, thought this experience was unlike any other and will definitely be back! read more

Zero Space takes the phrase "immersive art" to another level. Stepping off the streets of Manhattan into this space is like entering a new world! I had the chance to catch the legendary Dennis Ferrer at this space and seeing him in this venue was remarkable. The art in this space taps into all 5 of my senses! The only thing I can compare this place to this is the Teamlab in Japan but even this experience doesn't compare to the visuals, installations, and sound ZeroSpace brings to the table. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a mindblowing "day or night out" read more

This is an excellent entertainment experience. Would be great on a date, with friends, or even alone. They've amassed some of the best interactive artists to create gorgeous art, all brought together with immersive theater. I imagine it'd be fun with kids during the day but don't have any yet :-) read more

Everything about this experience was great EXCEPT the coat check. I checked my coat and $30 hat into their coat check, which seemed very disorganized from the start. When I went to get my stuff, the hat went missing and none of the staff seemed to care at all. "We have a lot of stuff back here and it's possible that it got lost" is not an excuse by any means. I will rethink coming back to this place for this incident alone. I understand it's a $30 hat, that is not the point. You are keeping people's personal belongings and losing them. read more

Went on a date here and what it lacks in size it makes up for in content. Take it slow and enjoy every room, if you are comfortable sitting down in the chairs and floor and just watching the lights you will have a great time. Fun date spot or probably good for entertaining kids. read more

ZeroSpace - Light display - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - New York, New York

This was a fantastic experience! I got tickets not really knowing what to expect & my boyfriend & I decided to just go with the flow. The actors were phenomenal! I really loved how each one had their own distinct personality. Each room was beautifully designed & I enjoyed each installation. I noticed that a lot of the visitors weren't really immersing themselves into the plot, but that was actually my favorite part! My advice to any one attending is to interact with the crew & figure out what's going on underneath all the cool lights & art. read more

Was an incredible experience. Did the full show and was fully impressed with it. Extremely peaceful and enlIghtening time i tell ya. Going back soon read more

Found ZeroSpace through a sponsored ad on Facebook and it was awesome. I ended up not doing the show portion but just a regular ticket. The pictures online are a little deceptive as it's not as big as I had imagined but the artwork and attractions they have in their place is awesome. I spent about an hour in ZeroSpace and loved every minute of it. I hope they add more to it in the future because this place has a lot of potential. read more

Had the best time here at a Jerry dance party post phish at Madison square garden. Was a little turned off by the line and price, but it was totally worth it. I LOVE immersive art exhibits and this was a ton of fun. There's something to be said about things that spark a childlike wonder, and this definitely did that. read more

I came here twice, once during normal hours and once for an event. The space is amazing. As a video and light artist I was really blown away by how vast and dynamic the artworks are. It has its own standing within the realm of immersive, interactive art spaces that are gaining popularity - I'd say one of the best. Plus, a very talented team of creatives. read more