Meow Wolf Denver – A Different Kind of Art Museum

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Meow Wolf Denver is one of six out of this world art and exhibition centers located across the country. Focused on an interactive approach to sharing the arts, Meow Wolf is all about creating an entire experience for its visitors, not just paintings on walls or sculptures on stands. When you visit their locations, you’re stepping into an entirely different universe. 

Known as an immersive art museum, don’t think you are stepping into a typical art museum.  It’s really hard to describe everything you will see as it’s something more of an experience you have to do for yourself.  

About Meow Wolf 

What is now a nationwide art collective focused on unique works and storytelling began as a small group of artists in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who shared a common interest in publicly displaying their works and developing their skills. Through their collaborative approach, the group began creating their signature style, a maximalist approach that encompassed bold artworks, over-the-top environments, and a focus on audience-driven experiences. Ten years later, Meow Wolf has grown into a collective and a business, with locations in six major metropolitan areas. 

You get an idea of what to expect when you enter the lobby.

The Santa Fe location was on our list to visit last year, but just ran out of time.  Another trip to Santa Fe has to be done.

Other locations include Las Vegas, Dallas and Houston with the sixth permanent location opening in Los Angeles in 2026.

The group is laser focused on the continuing expression of cutting-edge art and artistic experiences that bring artists and viewers closer together and foster a love of the arts in each and every person who visits their exhibitions. 

There’s a lot of interactive spots throughout the Meow Wolf.  My son is better with technology, by a long shot, than me.  Some were a bit tricky to figure out what you was doing or what the end result would be.

Don’t forget to look up, look down, and all around.  There’s so much to see.

Meow Wolf Denver

Meow Wolf Denver is more than just an art exhibition center, it’s an entire experience. Step into what they’ve coined as the Multiversal Transit Station to experience four alien worlds joined together in what they call “a rare cosmic event”. As you move through the four areas, you’ll explore bold, vibrant art in an immersive environment, but you won’t just experience it. You’ll have the chance to leave your own mark on the evolving tapestry of the Convergence story. 

Begin your journey exploring the alien shops and alleyways of the vibrant, neon metropolis of C Street. This vibrant installation is filled with color and movement, offering a layered environment to explore. From there, make your way to the Kaleidogothic Cathedral in the ice Cities of Eemia. This interactive installation features a rainbow-colored ice cathedral in an alien landscape that you’ll explore to uncover its secrets.

Continue your journey in the subterranean world of Ossuary, where you’ll adventure through a labyrinth full of strange creatures, colors, and textures. Finally, adventure to a world outside of space and time and explore the 6th-dimensional landscape of Numina, an explosion of colliding colors, textures, and movement. Who knows what you’ll find? 

Visit This Unique Art Experience

If you’re visiting Denver, you owe it to yourself to visit Meow Wolf Denver. This is more than just an art gallery or museum. It’s an entire, multi-sensory experience. Drawing heavily from sci-fi, this colorful explosion of interactive art draws visitors in and delivers an experience unlike any other. Equal parts art, show, and interactive experience, this is one spot you should definitely mark as a must-see on your next trip to the Denver area. 

A few hints after our experience:

We did lose cell phone is a couple spots, so plan a meeting spot in case you get separated.  You could wonder around a long time and not find your party.

What is the best age for kids?  You know your kids best so you be the judge.  I wouldn’t bring a large group of young children as there’s so many turns and doors, it’s easy to get separated or lost.  

It’s not a scary experience, but lots of lights and sounds, so a younger child might show some fear.  There are a lot of bright lights, sometimes a strobe light, so take that into account as well for anyone.

Each Meow Wolf location is different, so don’t if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.  

There are timed tickets, so purchase your tickets ahead of time.  Weekends and when Broncos are in town, it can be extrememly busy.  You are very close to the stadium.

Staying in Denver

Our experience at the fairly new Cambria Hotel Denver RiNo.

 

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