SKULLPANDA Free NYC Pop-Up Opens With Three Immersive Rooms
Step inside three walk-through thematic spaces at 423 West 14th Street and shop exclusive plush figures in Manhattan.
🧸 The Pop-Up Space
✨ Inside the Pop-Up
POP MART brings the SKULLPANDA OFF MODE collection to 423 West 14th Street for a limited autumn engagement. The installation opens October 16 and closes November 30, transforming a former Meatpacking District warehouse into three walk-through emotional zones. Inspired by artist Xiong Miao, the THETA Skullpanda series translates personal feelings into soft plush figures. Visitors step directly from the street into curated spaces that mirror everyday moments of needing a quiet mental pause.
🧸 Three Thematic Rooms
The three themed rooms explore the emotional states behind individual plush designs. Guests move through spaces themed around popular figures like Low Battery, Mask Off, and Rest Day. The rooms combine tangible art installations with soundscapes, leading guests to a dedicated retail store near the exit. This shop carries city-exclusive merchandise, including limited-edition plush bags, collectible keychains, and apparel created specifically for the New York pop-up run.
🎟️ Entry and Details
General admission remains completely free, and walk-in visitors are welcome directly at the door throughout operating days. Guests can also check the official Eventbrite page to review optional timed reservation slots during high-traffic weekend windows. The pop-up runs from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, remaining open until 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Its location steps from the High Line makes it an easy daytime stop for design fans.
