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Arcadia Earth

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Vivid installations themed around climate change & sustainability, with interactive elements. People often mention experience, interactive, exhibit, earth, Arcadia, cool, recommend, time, museum, great,


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718 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

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arcadia.earth

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3.90 (986 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Luana M. 2 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Such a visually intriguing and educational exhibit! The installments are thoughtfully curated and definitely photo worthy. Super fun experience and ticket prices are decent. If you download the app, you can experience their AR as well which is a fun add-on. The overall theme was really fascinating, too. I’d definitely recommend!
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lawrence 1 year ago on Google • 205 reviews
    Alright. Good experience and nice artwork. Great colors, interactive, and overall nice theme and message. A pleasant place to go and experience once. Only 3 stars for a few reason. Not the best experimental/interactive experience in New York that I've been to. Very expensive, being $39 base fee for adult during prime time, not including processing fee AND tax. The high cost wasn't really worth the whole experience. The augmented reality was a nice touch but seemed cheap and not the most well made. Occasionally, the QR scans or AR wouldn't function properly and many of the QRs were requests for donations. Overall, a decent and fun experience but not worth the price. Would rate higher if it were cheaper.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nick F. 1 year ago on Google • 1262 reviews
    I visited this place as an interesting museum. It's more of an interactive art exhibit that highlights rudimentary environmental issues primarily in the ocean as a PA system regularly provides helpful advice. You go through the exhibit with a mobile app that gives simple AR experiences at select locations. Overall it's kinda expensive to visit and you don't get a lot out of it. But it's good for taking pictures of yourself.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Earnest Lee L. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Went for the first time and it was quite an experience. Really liked the artwork and the messages behind it. I could see there was a lot of thought put into each piece and I think the artists as a collective did a really good job. The staff were professional and friendly too. I only had a few issues. One, the price of the tickets is a little steep to me considering what the experience is overall. The VR headset was okay, but a bit heavy and I think it could be updated to a better model. Also, it seems like everyone has had different experiences with the app they tell you to download to interact with the art, but for me it really wasn't worth it. It was very slow and only worked on my phone for maybe 10 minutes, then just completely stopped working. Other than that, I liked the experience overall.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 maria b. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved this show as did our two kids aged 11+13. No complaining at all, hard to believe but it’s true! They loved it. Not once did I hear “I’m bored, can we leave now?” NOT ONCE! We all enjoyed the experience and could have stayed twice as long. Perfect thing to do on a Sunday morning. Our wait wasn’t too long. We arrived around 11:30 and waited outside for about 10 min. We had so much fun taking videos. It was a massive hit for all four of us. I would highly recommend it. We are a family trying desperately to use as little plastic in our life and every time we go to the beach, we take a bag and clean up. We all need to do our part to save our earth and make it a nicer place to live!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michaelangelo A. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely an interesting walk through experience! The staff were great and helpful. I think this experience has a bold message, but I took a star away because the app that goes with the experience is pretty awful lol Sometimes the app works, but it’s pretty slow. It’s a fun afternoon activity though! 🌍🍃🌲
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron C. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    If interactive museums are the way of the future, count Arcadia Earth on the cutting edge. Be aware, you'll need a capable and fully charged phone for this experience. They connect you at the beginning and you use your phone as a guide. You look through your screen and they add elements to your viewing experience as if they were really there. It's quite neat. The museum on the whole is pretty informative and the general thesis is we need to treat earth much better if we want to carry on. Can't argue there.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daria 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best museum I have ever visited! It’s fully interactive. 10 out of 10!✨ super interesting! You can calculate your ecological footprint as you move along the exposition 👍🏼💯 As a scholar in ESG and Environmental Sustainability, I can confirm the content is up to date and the values delivered through the exhibits closely correlate with the current trends!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Raymond E. 1 year ago on Google • 572 reviews
    This was an interesting place to visit. The exhibits on display covered many environmental concerns including sustainability, global warming and species loss. The AR effects were pretty cool. I also enjoyed the VR movie which included closeups of many threatened animals
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jazmin J. 1 year ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Great AR experience, I had a work meeting; this was a great space. This exhibition was cleverly done. Having fun while learning how humans affect our Earth and ways we can help. 🌎
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magu F. 4 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic piece of art !! Imagine a world worth fighting for. What if we brought nature back? What if the rivers, lakes and oceans were restored to thriving ecosystems full of life? What if we focused on ecosystem restoration instead of economic growth? Please support Valentino Vettori's magnificent creation and mission by visiting Arcadia Earth
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kiara B. 2 years ago on Google
    I liked it, didn't initially realize it was a climate pollution/damage focused exhibit which while important, I wasn't mentally prepared for so it was a bit of a bummer at first. They did present the information in really cool ways though and the interactive element was pretty neat. Ended up being a unique experience to learn about climate impacts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katherine M. 1 year ago on Google • 25 reviews
    It was a really nice and informative experience. There should be more attractions like this to create more awareness to the population of how simple routine actions could impact our future environment. More improvements in the app is needed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 L. P. 4 years ago on Google
    More art than I expected. The app was a gimmicky and not useful. They could have shown a bit of actual footage of the plastic in the oceans, or examples of everyday products that are most problematic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marion N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great way to teach kids about recycling and what we can do to save our oceans and ocean friends while have interactive fun! So many rooms to explore and engage. The educational pieces were fantastic! I love it when kids can learn about nature and the environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chanel C. 1 year ago on Google
    It was very nice and the lighting made the artwork pop. It's interactive and you have to download an app to see the digital fish and take little carbon footprint quizzes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Cory S. 3 years ago on Google
    The photo ops were very cool. The VR was kind of janky on the IPhone and I abandoned it half way through. The idea of this exhibit is good in theory and has good intent but entirely misses the point. It wants people to take things into their own hands in regards to stopping climate change but I didn’t see one mention of lobbying your government, calling out, taxing or cancelling Major Corporations or taxing Billionaires to clean up the mess they are getting rich off. The Invest in Nuclear energy cardboard sign was the cherry on top for how hokie this whole thing was. This sign should be removed because nuclear energy is one of the worst and most polluting things man has ever made. Very cool place to “do it for the gram” tho. 2/5
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aline 4 years ago on Google
    Strongly recommend! What an amazing opportunity learn about our planet through interactive technology. I was skeptical about the “augmented reality” and “VR” component, but actually thought it was well executed. Also, all the exhibits use recycled/re-purposed materials, so they live up to what they preach!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber K. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a very amazing experience at Arcadia earth, this place is not just a store or a museum it’s an experience that imprints lasting positive impact to life. The visual art in contrast to the information given is not only important but they’ve created something beautiful. Arcadia is like no other 10 stars from me. the store at the end tied all the elements and installations together i learned so much here and this place is just beautiful whether you live in New York or you’re just visiting it’s imperative that you go experience Arcadia earth for yourself it left me breathless and with no words to describe. the art is so impactful and accentuates the meaning behind each room. Over all such a lovely experience and i definitely will return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emmanuel M. 4 years ago on Google
    It was an amazing experience and exhibit. I found out through a friend about the show. As a former New Yorker, on my days off I would always find great museums, shows and new artist! Surprising that I didn’t hear about this sooner! Staff was really lovely and helpful as well (surprisingly in New York). Great merchandise as well at the end of the maze. I recommend for anyone, any age! Fun- interactive- personal- mirrors: a reflection of yourself in the midst of the climate emergency! I vow to care!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Builds by A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very fun and informative. Would definitely recommend to my friends. The employees there were very helpful. Mario assisted my friend who was visiting from Peru with translating some things into Spanish, which was awesome. The app was easy to understand and worked most of the time. I would advise those who go to have at least 50% battery if you intend to use your phone (they offer iPads if you want as well for free) as the app they use to experience drains the battery. You could also bring a battery pack with you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 veronica m. 4 years ago on Google
    Awful, don't waist your time or money. Poorly executed, it smelled bad, did not make sense. It's a maze of trash. Could not get out of there fast enough! Litteraly could not🤣 there was people on their phones taking picture for the gram in my way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randy D. 1 year ago on Google • 84 reviews
    A friend and I went to Arcadia Earth Museum. It's an interactive museum about the environment/climate change being effected by plastic waste, deforestation and trash. The artists use plastic trash, food waste and other materials to create what some of the impact looks like. It's beautiful, haunting and very sad as well. We really need to make a serious change.

  • 4/5 sonali k. 1 year ago on Google • 78 reviews
    It’s a nice place to learn and maybe some photo ops. We went for my brother’s birthday, amazing app experience but you’ll feel guilty posing if you understand what message they are trying to teach. It’s about our carbon footprint and how much we are affecting the nature. Some of the exhibits are very pretty(not all)

  • 4/5 Jennifer F. 4 years ago on Google
    I bought tickets Tuesday night for a Wednesday showing the following day and I never received my tickets. I called eventbrite 4x and was kept in a que each time for 10 minutes that just resulted in the call ending. There’s no number on the Arcadia earth site. They also did not respond to my emails. I paid for four tickets and never got them! Update: finally able to reach someone via IG and a refund is being issued. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    I loved it.

  • 2/5 Alla B. 4 years ago on Google
    Not worth the price Its museum for 3 years old kids

  • 5/5 irma d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Molly E. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun exhibition for a winters day :)

  • 5/5 Elena B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, innovative, informative . MUST to see !!!

  • 4/5 Denice M. 4 years ago on Google
    It was creative and fun at the same time!!!!

  • 5/5 Ruth H. 4 years ago on Google
    Intellectually and visually appealing

  • 4/5 Maria M. 4 years ago on Google
    App kept freezing on phone .. had to use iPad they gave for better viewing

  • 5/5 berfu �. 4 years ago on Google
    It was an amazing museum to raise awareness the Earth. It is a teaching experience how to help!

  • 3/5 Jahkim J. 4 years ago on Google
    An interactive recycling exhibit...

  • 3/5 Elvin B. 4 years ago on Google
    For art lovers might be a good place. I really see there is a good amount of effort, but is expensive. That's what I felt. Good to see once maybe

  • 5/5 Jason B. 4 years ago on Google
    Entertaining & Educational. Perfect for students and adults who want to learn about the environment. We brought our 9 and 11 year olds to Arcadia Earth and they absolutely loved it. They learn a lot about sustainability in school so it was right up their alley. The experience was totally engaging with a combination of art installation, education, AR, VR and just a lot of fun overall. Make sure to download the app to your phone to maximize the AR experience. Plus, there are a ton of Instagrammable moments.

  • 5/5 Susan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Love to see a beautiful space generating awareness for climate change, most importantly empowering us with solutions. Kids and adults will love it. The staff was very friendly and informative. The different Instagram moments are created with recycled materials in partnership with artists. After leaving the exhibit I had amazing pictures and also felt empowered to be a part of the solution. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Bailey F. 4 years ago on Google
    Arcadia Earth was a fantastic, eye opening and unique experience!! Each room has a different art installation with a different message about conservation... walking through was truly magical and breathtaking. I never experienced anything like it, and I definitely recommend to everyone looking for a cool experience! It takes a solid hour to go through, and you can get super cool pictures and videos along the way.

  • 5/5 Wanda P. 4 years ago on Google
    STUNNING & So Educational! Absolutely loved every minute of my time at Arcadia and was so impressed with the artists designs, technology and most importantly the mission to educate people about climate change, caring about our planet and all sentient beings. Highly recommend this truly beautiful museum for children and adults. It's very inspiring!!!!

  • 2/5 Thiago T. 3 years ago on Google
    It was really nice it has VR and other things but you use your phone to do things, it was $130 for 4 people and my mom thought it was "pretty decent but normally what I would expect to be a free exhibition not anything that would cost $30 per person for a total of $120 for four of us and it was over in 30 minutes" So yah

  • 5/5 Luca N. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cool place to visit, doesn't take long and quite interactive for anyone with smartphones

  • 5/5 Chemi Tshering D. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a great musuem to be.. The place is not only good for taking pictures and selfies but very knowledgeable about mother earth too

  • 3/5 Goldie F. 4 years ago on Google
    It was good but they don't give you back your ID unless you ask and they won't answer people back when they are trying to get in contact with them.

  • 5/5 Chan T. 4 years ago on Google
    Educational and fun. Awesome vr experience with your phone

  • 4/5 Yany Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative place about pollution on earth and the effects of it. The children loved it for them it was like entering a magical world. There is mini store had some interesting items like metal straws and plates I wish I would have bought something.

  • 4/5 Victor R. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty cool place

  • 5/5 Isabel C. 4 years ago on Google
    A creative, unique, and beautiful way to learn about our planet, climate change, and how we can help make the earth healthy again. Definitely recommend to everyone!

  • 4/5 Christian G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing visual

  • 5/5 bater55 4 years ago on Google
    I would give 6 stars if there was an option. First, the exhibit was visually stunning, unique, and overall extremely educational. We learned so much! Excellent job creating such an original, delightful exhibit! Secondly, the staff working this event was not only friendly and knowledgeable, but caring as well. The staff here went above and beyond when someone in our party became sick, and helped her out of the exhibit until she felt better, even offering to return if we decided to come back on a later date. Each staff member deserves a big thank you for showing amazing hospitality. This exhibit is worth the experience!

  • 5/5 Mekai R. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool and adventurous

  • 5/5 Ángela B. 4 years ago on Google
    Really really unique!

  • 5/5 Alexander 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for kids to explore

  • 5/5 caron b. 4 years ago on Google
    I have already. We loved it

  • 5/5 Paulina I. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience, the message and information really makes you think twice about everyone’s impact on our earth. The augmented reality was really cool, and took some awesome pics.

  • 5/5 Penney M. 4 years ago on Google
    What a great space and creative way to get people talking about the environment. Everything was beautiful and my kids had a great time !

  • 5/5 Anna A. 4 years ago on Google
    Really cool things! Teaches you about environment

  • 4/5 Errol E. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome interactive experience. Just the right length. They have iPads for use. A free coat check exists so you don't have to tote your things around. We had issues connecting to their wifi due to the sheer volume of people.and devices. Great for kids. I highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Olya R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great, great, great place. I personally know all of this information already, but I took my family to learn something new. I enjoyed every installation myself. It’s an amazing and educational experience.

  • 5/5 Joshua w. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a cold and windy night in New York City and from the moment I stepped inside the Museum I just felt the warmness from all the staff. They truly care about the earth and the need to preserve. The museum was SOOOOO COOOOL. I’m soo happy I went. It was exciting adventures and educational. It’s also the perfect date night being in the heart of downtown. I have been inspired to recycle more and pay attention to what I use and how I use it. I am forever great full to Arcadia Earth! Thank you so much for everything you guys do!!

  • 5/5 Jason L. 4 years ago on Google
    What a phenomenal, well planned out educational and beautiful exhibition executed with heart and power! Yes the tech visuals are super cool however I was more blown away with the art installations all made using discarded materials. In times as dark as ours it is uplifting to see artists create beauty out of refuse. I know the take away is to say no to plastic bags however this installation had me wanting to wallpaper in them! I was with friends who had to leave but I fully intend on returning and checking out the shop filled with interesting gentle on the earth products. A full on WOW is my take away.


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