Mercer Labs: Museum of Art and Technology
Fifteen interactive rooms of volumetric light, holograms, and 3D soundscapes fill this Lower Manhattan museum.
- Mon – Wed, 10:00 – 20:00; Thu – Sun, 10:00 – 22:00
- $$
- 21 Dey St
- 3.9 (89 reviews)
Description
Located in Downtown Manhattan, Mercer Labs is a digital art venue where technology and sensory design collide. Across fifteen interconnected rooms, you can wander at your own pace through responsive environments filled with holograms, volumetric lights, and immersive 3D soundscapes. The visual scale is the main draw—especially in the opening room, where projection loops run for at least 30 minutes without repeating—though the abstract nature of some installations means the experience can lean heavily on photo-friendly aesthetics. While art-tech enthusiasts find the auditory and visual impact deeply absorbing, families should note that younger children might lose interest quickly outside of tactile elements like the kinetic sand station. To fully take in the details, budget a relaxed 1.5 to 2 hours, and consider booking an evening slot for a quieter, crowd-free walkthrough.