Steps from Bryant Park, this hand-painted immersive exhibition is packed with vibrant colors, optical illusions and a whole lot of joy. Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the whimsical 26,000 square-foot exhibit, coined ‘Wonderland Dreams’ by installation artist Alexa Meade, is open for your exploration. However, you’ll have to act fast since the exhibit will close its doors shortly!
Plus, Wonderland Dreams is now offering a special 20% off promotion. Use code WLDREAMS20 to enjoy all sessions and tickets at the best price. If you’ve yet to check out the exhibit yourself, here are 5 reasons why Wonderland Dreams is visiting while it remains open!
1. The exhibit contains 20 rooms of floor-to-ceiling artwork
Meade’s bold, three-dimensional painting technique will have your imagination spinning! With 20 rooms of floor-to-ceiling artwork, there is something to be discovered around every bend. You never know where Wonderland will take you!
2. You can touch the art!
Sit on the Queen of Hearts’ throne, flip through giant playing cards, gaze up at pastel painted skies and more. At Wonderland Dreams, you will be provided with painted props and costumes, inviting you to become part of the artwork!
3. Guests can wander through Wonderland freely
The open concept layout allows guests to explore the exhibit freely, as opposed to having a set path. The entire exhibit is loaded with surprises, from mad tea parties to a giant field of magical flowers. Most guests choose to spend an hour to an hour and 15 minutes in Wonderland, giving them plenty of time to soak up all of the excitement.
4. The photo opportunities are unmatched
While the exhibition is so much more than just Instagram opportunities, we can’t deny the fact that you have some pretty incredible backdrops to work with. During your journey through the looking glass, you’ll come across an array of patterns, colors and decorations, each room as mesmerizing as the last!
5. There’s even a wine bar and café inside
After making your way through the magic, you can enjoy curious cocktails and mad mocktails, with fun storyline-inspired names like Off With Her Head! and The Hatter’s Tea. Various other refreshments and light bites are also available, including wine, tea sandwiches and cheese plates!
The centrally located exhibition space is situated on 5th Avenue and 44th Street, and is open to visitors of all ages. The experience is closing shortly so don’t miss out on NYC’s only hand-painted art exhibit! Let out your inner child with friends, or bring the whole family to this playful, mind-bending exhibit. You won’t regret it! Ticket prices start at $33.