Mercer Labs pairs cutting-edge sound and LED installations with interactive tech to reshape how you experience art. Spend 60–90 minutes moving through multi-sensory rooms where projection, light, and touch create a hands-on urban playground.
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You step off the sidewalk into a low hum of light and vibration — the city’s pace thins to a single current that carries you through the Window, a portal that readies your senses for the installations ahead.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves standing and light walking across multiple rooms.
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History
Mercer Labs continues Manhattan’s history of experimental galleries by blending contemporary visual art with audio engineering and interactive tech, featuring works by artists like Roy Nachum.
Conservation
Installations rely heavily on LED and digital tech; visitors can reduce impact by avoiding unnecessary prints, following museum guidelines, and disposing of waste responsibly.
Reserve your spot on the Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology Admission Ticket today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book a timed entry
Slots fill on weekends; reserve a 60–90 minute window to avoid lines and ensure access to popular rooms.
Bring ear protection
Some galleries use intense multi-channel sound; soft earplugs help if you’re noise-sensitive.
Travel light
Storage is limited—small bags and pockets are easiest for interactive stations and ball ponds.
Charge your phone
The interactive Drawing Station scans creations into the exhibit; a charged device helps you save or share your work.
Comfortable shoes
You’ll stand and walk between rooms on hard gallery floors—opt for supportive soles.
Light layer
Gallery temperatures can be cool from air conditioning or warmer in dense crowds.
Earplugs
Protect hearing during intense 4D sound pieces or if you’re sensitive to loud audio.
Fully charged phone
Needed for scanning at interactive stations and for photos/videos in permitted areas.