Mercer Labs – Museum of Art and Technology

No, Mercer Labs is a paid attraction, with standard admission prices varying by ticket type and over time. Tickets typically need to be purchased for entry, and advance booking is recommended. It is also included with Go City and The New York Pass, so passholders can visit without paying the standard admission price separately.

At Mercer Labs, you walk through a series of immersive, interactive art and technology installations. Expect projections, soundscapes, lighting effects, digital artworks, mirrors and hands-on experiences across around 15 exhibition spaces. There’s no traditional museum route or audio guide to follow, so you can explore the installations at your own pace.

The experiences and featured exhibitions can change over time.

Mercer Labs is a Museum of Art and Technology in Lower Manhattan that combines contemporary art with immersive technology. Located at 21 Dey Street near the World Trade Center, it features interconnected spaces where visitors can experience art through light, sound, movement and interactive technology. It’s designed as an experiential museum rather than a traditional gallery, with visitors encouraged to step inside and interact with the artworks.

Mercer Labs is known for its immersive, multi-sensory approach to art, combining technology, sound, light and interactive installations. One of its standout features is its collection of large-scale digital and experimental artworks spread across 15 experiential spaces. Installations can include holographic effects, mirrored environments, robotic elements and artworks that respond to visitors. Because Mercer Labs regularly evolves its exhibitions and installations, the specific experiences on offer can change.