The Fantastical and Unforgettable World of Meow Wolf

Much of New Mexico’s charm comes from one of the most popular cities in the state, Santa Fe.

Despite not being as large as Albuquerque, Santa Fe is loaded with historic buildings, shops, restaurants, and the common NM decoration of hanging dried chili’s. Santa Fe is an ideal tourist destination if you are taking a road trip through New Mexico.

Although if you are looking for a more unique and out of this world experience, you need to check out the newest addition to the town: Meow Wolf.

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Location & Pricing Details

Meow Wolf is located just about 15 minutes south of Downtown Santa Fe, making it a must see attraction if you are in the area.

Luckily if you are visiting from out of town, there are many cheap lodging accommodations in the immediate area of Santa Fe.

Pricing is $25 for adults and $19 for children. If you are a New Mexico resident, you are applicable for a discount at $22 for adults and $17 for children.

It can be a little pricey if you are traveling on a budget, but for us, the rare experience was totally worth it.



If you truly fall in love with the place (like we did), then you can also opt for a yearly pass! $200/yr for a single person or $300/yr for a family of 5.

Meow Wolf is open 6 days a week and closed only on Tuesdays. Hours vary:

Mon – 10AM – 8PM

Tues – CLOSED

Wed – 10AM – 8PM

Thurs – 10AM – 8PM

Fri – 10AM – 10PM

Sat – 10AM – 10PM

Sun – 10AM – 8PM

Exploring the Magical Grounds of Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf is basically a massive 20,000 sq ft indoor warehouse full of psychedelic interactive and immersive art exhibits.

Around 200 different artists helped create these ingenious displays which all transport you to fantastical realms. Each exhibit tells a different story or expands on new unique perspectives. All which can challenge your perception of reality and make you really question how the world works.

What I favor most are the many secret doorways and passageways scattered throughout the exhibit.

For example, you open the drying machine to find a trippy portal that you can physically crawl through into another room. Or climbing into the closet just to find a hidden door that takes you to a mirrored room with a piano.

The imagination here is endless!

You are allowed, no, recommended to touch, grab, pull, or play with anything you can find! You never know what or where it can take you!

Out of this World Colors

The use of color and lighting in Meow Wolf is phenomenal! When exploring, you are taken through both dark and bright rooms accompanied with brilliant colors or even lack of color. Literally a fun house that all ages enjoy!



Besides exploring the main grounds, Meow Wolf also has a bar and a gift shop within the building. Both are located outside of the showroom.

How Much Time Do You Need?

During our visit, we spent a total of 2.5 hours exploring the grounds. Most people spend about 2 hours here, getting a glimpse of every exhibit.

There is no time limit to your exploration. You can spend as much time as you like checking out all the rooms.

You can easily blow past 2 hours if you take the time to consume every detail in this place.

From playing video games, tinkering with immersive art, reading spontaneous notes, or even watching video clips strewn throughout the place.

There is literally so much to do and see here.



Why Meow Wolf Quickly Became My New Favorite Music Venue

If you are part of the younger crowd like we are, then you would be stoked to hear that Meow Wolf hosts music events on select nights!

Music ranging from popular DJ’s, live bands, rappers, live singers, and more.

After we discovered this, we decided that we had to come back over the weekend to see Mr. Carmack and Tsuruda! Two popular DJs that we love. To our surprise, Meow Wolf has a stage located within the exhibition where all the artists perform.

As a result of being in the showroom, the stage has a colorful lit backdrop that makes a great and fun addition to the show.

Best Part: Freedom to Watch the Talent and Go Explore!

Not only do you get to see some amazing talent in the stage area, Meow Wolf actually keeps the whole exhibition open during the performance! So you can spend time enjoying the music act and then take a break to wander the grounds with your friends.

Basically it’s a 2 in 1 deal! A live show plus the entire exhibit. That’s a steal if you ask me!

Unlike venues in Los Angeles, it was great having so much space to roam while watching your favorite artists on stage. Meow Wolf instantly became my new favorite music venue.



Meow Wolf – A Must See Attraction When Visiting Santa Fe

Out of all the art galleries, museums, and other interactive exhibits, Meow Wolf definitely takes the cake. The creative and immersive environment of Meow Wolf was unlike any other experience we have ever encountered.

Exploring this magical world sparked intense curiosity within us. Almost like being a child discovering the world for the first time all over again. A very fun place to get lost in both mentally and physically.

We definitely need to come back to Santa Fe to revisit Meow Wolf, but next time we would like to travel with a group and bring some friends!

If you are visiting Meow Wolf from out of state, be sure to check out the other numerous things you can do in Santa Fe as mentioned by Travel Blogger, Ready Set Jet Set.

This small city is packed with culture, great food, numerous things to do, and all rests in a beautiful adobe style setting. Out of the many cities in New Mexico, Santa Fe was definitely one of our favorite places to stay overnight during our road trip of the entire state.

Have you had a chance to visit this psychedelic exhibit? What was your favorite area to explore? Share with us in the comments below!

Check out our video below showcasing the exhibit!

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