Arte Museum New York

an immersive journey into Nature

One of New York’s newest museums, Arte Museum New York, is an exposition of cutting-edge digital technology presenting an immersive, multi-sensory experience of sight, sound and scent. The exhibition, themed “Eternal Nature,” guides guests through multiple, dream-like scenes reflecting the beauty and power of nature. Located at Chelsea Piers, Arte Museum has enthralled visitors since its opening on September 1, 2025.

Other immersive art experiences such as the Van Gogh exhibits have drawn large crowds. Arte Museum aims to capture this energy and looks poised to do so. The exhibit features multiple artists and a number of interactive experiences, which make it a family-friendly attraction.

State-of-the-art digital media
Arte Museum New York is produced by world-class Korean digital design and art company d’strict. The winner of over 80 international design awards, d’strict is one of the world’s foremost digital media creators. Arte Museum launched in 2020 in South Korea and has expanded to major cities across the globe. Its US debut was in Las Vegas in 2023. Arte Museum New York, which is twice the size of the Las Vegas edition, debuted in September 2025.

Become immersed in Nature
Upon entering the first room (more accurately a “space” – there are 14 in all)) called “Waterfall Infinite,” visitors are enveloped in towering waterfalls that are so realistic it’s hard to believe they are a digital creation. More of Nature’s wonder is on display in the next space, “Flower Roses and Little Wings.” Incorporating a soundscape from award-winning composer Young-gyu Jang and natural scents from a master perfumer from Grasse, France, with images of endless fields of roses, “Flower” immerses visitors in an interactive floral wonderland. Touch the wall and a bevy of butterflies magically take flight. Each step on the floor scatters a pile of rose petals. More digital mastery greets visitors as they experience the unfolding of a blooming rose or follow the journey of the hibiscus seed as it comes to life.

Enjoy the peaceful aura of “Beach Night Being,” as you walk along a darkened beach taking in the soothing sight and sound of waves breaking on the shore. Then marvel at the images of various sea creatures as they appear and float along the scene. The next space, also nautical, captures the tremendous power of nature. “Wave” will keep you mesmerized as you stand before an enormous wave that seems to be crashing down upon you, only to be trapped by its glass enclosure.

A mystical forest
Your sensory-rich journey continues with a mystical passage of seasons in “Forest Sacred Forest of Mystic Spirits.” Nature’s four seasons are beautifully illustrated in forest scenes, while elaborate Mystic Spirits in the forms of a beflowered elk for spring, a fiery dragon for summer, a mythical phoenix for fall, and white Siberian tiger for winter appear.

Adults and especially children will love the interactive experience “LIVE SKETCHBOOK,” which allows you to create your own visuals. Use your creative sense to color the sketches of animals, which are then scanned and projected on the walls of a serene jungle. 

When you enter the exhibit “Star Milky Way,” you are surrounded by a constellation of starlight created with paper art and numerous mirrors.  

New York on display
One of the last spaces, “Garden,” contains two creative exhibits. “Beach Aurora” presents the splendor of the Aurora’s brilliant night sky contrasted with the power of the sea’s waves. New Yorkers will especially appreciate “New York is Art,” an immersive media display inspired by many of the city’s landmarks as well as its many cultural scenes.

Paris and its legendary artists
Certainly one of the most impressive exhibits is “Arte Museum X Musee D’Orsay,” a mind-blowing interpretation of Paris’ renowned museum which holds the world’s largest collection of Impressionist masterpieces. The blending of digital technology and art is nothing short of amazing, as the exhibition reimagines the works of Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and other legends.

This experience starts at the museum’s train station entrance, then proceeds through famous Paris landmarks such as the Opera Garnier, Barbizon Forest, Monet’s Garden, Gauguin’s Tahiti, and Van Gogh’s Arles. The multi-sensory journey into this world of art masterpieces is enhanced by specially composed orchestral music and the scent of white flowers. FYI – this is a rotating exhibition at the museum, so plan accordingly.

Complete your Arte Museum visit with refreshing tea-based mocktails and a limited selection of small bites at Arte Cafe. The multi-sensory experience of the museum continues in the café with delicious drinks served with harmonic music, interactive visuals and wonderful scents.

The Arte Museum is located at 61 Chelsea Piers, close to the High Line (one of Manhattan’s most popular tourist attractions), Chelsea Market, and Market 57. The museum’s location is convenient for a full day of NYC exploration.

For more information on Arte Museum New York visit: www.artemuseum.com