There are countless galleries and museums across the city, but when you're in the mood for something a little different? Many of them are home to unique interactive exhibitions, giving you the chance to get involved in the art, experiencing it in a whole new way.
From slime waterfalls to huge screens displaying digital art and even a rooftop experience, there's so much to try. So when you're looking for a fun day out with friends or a quirky date idea, check out the best immersive art exhibits in NYC.
Best Immersive Art Experiences NYC
1. Artechouse - SUBMERGE: Beyond The Render
- Location: 439 W. 15th Street, Chelsea Market, NY 10011
- Dates: from September 19th 2025
- Price: from $26.96
- Why we recommend: this brand new exhibition features some of the best up-and-coming digital artists, promising groundbreaking 3D imagery across 12 different displays
Artechouse is known for being one of the best immersive art museums in NYC, with a regular rotation of exhibits taking place here. You can find the venue within Chelsea Market, in a century-old boiler room that has been transformed into a hub of digital art. Their newest exhibition is SUBMERGE: Beyond The Render, premiering on September 19th.
This is a collection of work from emerging new artists, including 2025 Emmy winners Maciej Kuciara and Emily Yang, Gavin Shapiro, Woosung Kang and more. These people are already leaders in 3D art, promising work rendered at record speed and scale. From explosive anime mecha battles to surreal landscapes and even a virtual concert, there are 12 mind-blowing sections to explore.
This 3D art display can be found in an old boiler room.
2. Summit One Vanderbilt
- Location: 45 E 42nd Street, Midtown Manhattan, NY 10017
- Dates: permanent, open every day except Tuesdays
- Price: from $44
- Why we recommend: this cool, reflective space will make you see the city's skyline in a whole new way, and we'd recommend a trip at night time for the light show too
Spanning three levels of immersive space, Summit One Vanderbilt is a sky-high venue that offers a unique experience to visitors, split into several different sections. The building boasts the world’s largest external glass-bottomed elevator, which will whisk you up to the venue, making you feel like you've been transported to a whole new world.
Through clever use of windows and mirrors, reflections are created throughout, designed to create an almost boundless feeling. As the space evolves, it becomes playfully interactive, with both physical and digital elements working together. And at night, it turns into one of the most impressive light shows in the city.
This rooftop destination transforms glass and mirrors into an interactive art exhibition.
3. Unarthodox
- Location: 547 W 27th Street, Chelsea, NY 10001
- Dates: various dates
- Price: varies depending on event
- Why we recommend: this is a truly interactive venue, where you can get stuck into all sorts of quirky experiences, and we love the social, judgement-free atmosphere here
Situated in Chelsea, Unarthodox is a quirky venue that hosts all kinds of immersive art experiences that everyone can get involved in. These are one-of-a-kind sessions that use all your senses, providing therapeutic benefits and a welcoming environment, with no previous experience or skills required.
From sculpting a masterpiece blindfolded to creating a Monet-inspired painting while enjoying brunch, there's so much going on here. There are a mix of team and solo events, and it's a great place to meet likeminded people too.
Experience art and creation in a whole new way at Unarthodox.
4. Arte Museum
- Location: 61 Chelsea Piers, NY 10011
- Dates: permanent (though exhibits vary)
- Price: from $50
- Why we recommend: pictures and videos really don't do this place justice, it's unlike any other experience. They have reimagined nature using digital art, and all your senses will be evoked on a visit here
Home to a huge number of multi-sensory exhibits, Arte Museum is designed to inspire visitors by challenging their imaginations. You'll find several different rooms to explore, each with its own unique theme, from Garden Beach Aurora to Waterfall Infinite and Flower Rose Odyssey.
Every one of these spaces uses large screens to project digital works of art, combined with immersive soundscapes and nature-inspired fragrances that will transport you far from the hustle and bustle of the city. After your visit, you'll feel as though you've traveled everywhere from oceans to woodlands, without ever leaving Manhattan.
Immerse yourself in nature at Arte Museum.
5. Mercer Labs - Maestros & The Machines
- Location: 21 Dey Street, Financial District, NY 10007
- Dates: from April 24th to 7th October 2025
- Price: from $46
- Why we recommend: this is an interesting exhibition that combines past and present - allowing you to enjoy the work from great artists that we all know and love, while also exploring the full potential of modern technology
Mercer Labs is a museum of art and technology, found in the Financial District. They aim to develop the relationship between art and innovation, with an on-site laboratory to help bring visionary art to life. It's home to experimental exhibitions across their 36,000 square feet of space, with the current one being Maestros & The Machines.
The exhibit explores the work of the greatest maestros of the past, fromMozart to Da Vinci and Hokusai, asking the question of what they would have created with access to modern technology. Immerse yourself in rooms filled with digital art, transporting you to a whole new reality.
Experience art and technology combined at Mercer Labs.
6. Color Factory
- Location: 251 Spring Street, NY 10013
- Dates: permanent
- Price: from $37
- Why we recommend: this is one of the most interactive picks on our list, and we love diving into the ball pits made up entirely of one color. Plus, it makes for some great photo opportunities
Journey through 14 different art exhibitions at Color Factory, an interactive museum that celebrates the many different shades of New York. Each room is dedicated to a different color scheme, created in collaboration with artists, institutions and nonprofits and designed to engage all your senses.
From pastel green ball pits to rainbow confetti and stunning ceiling displays, this place is filled with Instagrammable installations. Expect a mix of physical and digital art, which you can interact with as you go.
Discover the beauty in color at this Manhattan museum.
7. Sloomoo
- Location: 475 Broadway, NY 10013
- Dates: permanent
- Price: from $38.99
- Why we recommend: this is a great day out for all ages, giving you the chance to create your own slime as well as interacting with their installations
A family-friendly spot that celebrates all things slime, Sloomoo can be found on Broadway. This is the place to be for lovers of those ASMR slime videos on Instagram, with soundscapes and interactive displays to explore. There are even huge vats of slime that you can literally step into.
General admission includes a trip to their DIY bar, where you'll get to customize your own 8oz slime with colors, charms and fragrances - worth $18. Or with their enhanced experience ticket, you'll get a turn in the slime waterfall too, with shower caps and ponchos provided.
Get stuck into all things slime at Sloomoo.
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