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Interactive Museums in New York

Top 10 Interactive Museums

#1
RiseNY

RiseNY is a 4D virtual tour ride of New York City.

4.5 (182 reviews)
#2
Madame Tussauds New York

New York City's Madame Tussauds is located on Times Square. This world-famous museum of waxworks is one of New York's most unique attractions, featuring five floors of interactive entertainment.

4.5 (200 reviews)
#3
ARTECHOUSE New York

ARTECHOUSE New York takes state-of-the-art exhibitions to the next level! Far from your usual museum, this immersive art experience places cutting-edge technology and science at the heart of its visitor journey, making it one of the most unique artistic destinations in New York. Beyond just looking at the art, you'll physically become a part of it, as incredible experiential exhibitions turn theoretical physics and mind-warping math into stunning, interactive light art. Exhibitions vary throughout the year but are always guaranteed to leave you wondering about the relationship between art and science, and the essential role of the observer in each field.

4.1 (221 reviews)
#4
Museum of Ice Cream New York

Prepare to get a full load of fun, entertainment, and ice cream

4.3 (100 reviews)
#5
Mercer Labs

Explore colossal projections, infinity rooms, and interactive installations in the Mercer Labs

4.8 (5 reviews)
#6
Sloomoo Institute

Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play. Our #satisfying world is full of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, soothing ASMR delights, and lots of surprises. Amazing for families and adults, Forbes calls us a “cornucopia for the senses.” Today Show said it is a “mega dream for all ages.” A custom 8 oz. slime is included with every ticket! Wear casual clothes in case you get slimey. Get off your screens and escape with us!

4.4 (16 reviews)
#7
INTER_IAM

INTER_IAM is an interactive multimedia experience that combines tech-enabled art with immersive exhibits, allowing guests to escape from NYC and explore the INTERverse. We invite guests to go on an enchanting journey of self- exploration, wandering through a labyrinth of otherworldly installations. Along the way, individuals will weave between our reality and the worlds beyond, exploring how their unique existence can influence the exhibits. Inside, guests are encouraged to be present, be curious, and most importantly – have fun! At INTER_IAM, everyone can explore how their unique, exceptional existence can transform the pattern of the INTERverse.

4 (20 reviews)
#8
Museum of Sex

Having opened its doors in NYC in 2000, the Museum of Sex has presented over 40 exhibitions in collaboration with leading academics and scholars, and in 2019 launched Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival, a permanent, four-floor immersive carnival experience. Winner of the 2022 Traveler's Choice Award from TripAdvisor, and receiving upwards of 4 stars on both Google & TripAdvisor, Museum of Sex has been delighting customers for decades. Visitors agree it offers the perfect combination of education and fun. Go check out the Museum, as well as its award winning retail store and bar.

4.3 (12 reviews)
#9
THC NYC

THC NYC is the first-ever, multi-sensory, immersive experience journeying us through cannabis culture. This interactive journey showcases ten transportive experiences created by leading artists and filmmakers, weaving together cannabis' connection to fashion, music, art, pop culture, and agriculture in a unique and compelling way. Located in Soho, one of the most iconic neighborhoods in NYC, THC NYC spans five floors and is housed in a historic, cast iron building

5 (1 review)
#10
SPYSCAPE

This cutting-edge espionage museum lets you become a real-world James Bond, practicing spy-skills like interrogation, computer hacking, and infiltration, then seeing how you can apply them in your everyday life – you'll be shaken and stirred.

4.1 (83 reviews)

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