Hi there! Welcome to my review of the new Arte Museum in Las Vegas. I had the opportunity to go with my friend last week, and it was an incredible experience.
This museum, though, is SUPER high-tech with large graphics everywhere! So I want to help you decide if you think it’ll be a good fit for you.
In this article, I’ll show you some of the exhibits. I’ll also cover the Tea Bar and share a few tips that would’ve made our time there even better.
Let’s get into it!
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About the Arte Museum
The Arte Museum in Vegas is designed around the theme of “eternal nature.”
As you make your way through, you’ll visit remote locales. You’ll see incredible waterfalls, huge ocean waves, and beautiful flower-filled gardens.
Each exhibit has gigantic media art on the walls (and sometimes on the floor, too). Most rooms also have large mirrors positioned to reveal the infiniteness of nature.
But this attraction offers more than just fascinating visuals. You’ll also get a complete sensory experience with matching sounds and scents.
Location: How To Get There
Arte is located at 3716 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 208. Although it has a “Strip address,” the entrance is NOT on Las Vegas Blvd.
It’s actually on West Harmon Avenue on the 2nd level.
So the easiest way to get to it if you’re taking a rideshare or taxi is to get dropped off on Harmon at 63 CityCenter and take the escalators up.
You can also access the museum from the Cosmopolitan Level 2 exit and walk across the sky bridge.
Ticket Options
There are two ticket options for the experience:
- Admission Only
- Admission + Tea Bar
An Admission Only ticket runs $50-$60, depending on the day of the week. So, if you want to save some money, go on Monday through Thursday instead of on the weekends.
If you’re interested in doing the tea bar too, it’ll increase the cost by about $5 per person – if you buy your ticket in advance.
How Long to Spend at Arte Museum Vegas?
The total time you spend depends on the activities you choose to do and how long you stay in each exhibit.
For instance, the staff recommends spending 30 minutes in the Garden. If you visit the Tea Bar, that’ll add 10 minutes. And doing the Sketchbook will add another 10 to 15.
So, if you want to get through it fast, plan for 45 minutes. With the tea bar and drawing, it’s at least 60. And if you do everything, including a half hour in the Garden, it’ll be about 80 minutes.
Las Vegas Exhibits
At the Arte Museum in Las Vegas, there are 14 exhibits. However, a few rooms feature more than one exhibit on a rotating schedule.
That’s important to know because you might miss some of the art if you don’t spend enough time in a room. And that will make your visit a lot shorter than it actually is!
To give you a better idea of what you can expect, here are some of the installations I enjoyed the most:
Waterfall Infinite
The Waterfall exhibit blew me away! It’s like you’re strolling through endless waterfalls, and it’s loud like it, too.
Surprisingly, the “falls” are only 23 feet high, but it feels much taller than that due to all the mirrors. The following photo doesn’t do it justice, as it’s much more impressive in real life.
Beach Aurora
The Beach exhibit was my favorite at the museum. (It’s also probably the closest I’ll ever get to experiencing the real Aurora Borealis.)
In this room, you’ll walk along the beach, where waves appear to roll across your feet. It’s an incredibly immersive experience, complete with the sounds and scents of the ocean.
We had so much fun taking photos in this room. But if you get too close to the water, there are a lot of shadows from the projections.
So, in my opinion, images turn out better here when taken from a distance, with the subject gazing off into the ocean.
I thought this photo of my friend, though, turned out pretty cool:
Star Exhibit
The STAR exhibit is a fully enclosed mirror room with hanging lanterns that look like raindrops.
If you’ve been to the Museum of Illusions, it’s similar to their “infinity room,” but I like this one better.
For instance, it’s much larger, and the lanterns hang low and change colors with the music. It’s also super calming, as it sounds like you’re in the middle of a rainfall.
Here’s a photo I took of the “drops” standing in the middle of the room:
Garden
In the Garden, you’ll get to see three rotating exhibits.
These include the “Light of Las Vegas” featuring city lights, “Paintings of Joseon” with traditional Korean art, and “Masterpieces” showcasing famous paintings.
There are also a few chairs for guests and an elevated area to watch the room change around you.
Below is a look at “Masterpieces” featuring paintings from Claude Monet:
Tea Bar
The Tea Bar is at the end of the experience, just after you exit the Garden Room.
It’s a pretty dark space with projections of beautiful pink flowers on the tables. The floral displays move around and create interesting optical illusions.
Unfortunately, there aren’t many tea choices at the bar. But they do cater to dietary restrictions, like non-dairy and sugar-free.
My friend and I got the Golden Black Tea, and I thought it was pretty good.
Here’s a look at the current menu:
FAQs
Below are a few questions guests often have about the Arte Museum.
Is The Arte Tea Bar Worth It?
The Tea Bar is only $5 per person, so I think getting a Tea Bar Ticket is worth it. By the time we reached the end, I was thirsty and appreciated having a chilled drink.
But, I was somewhat disappointed in the overall experience. There wasn’t anything that special about it. And the menu selection was very limited.
I think it could be amazing, though, if they relocated the tea bar inside the Garden Room.
That way, visitors could enjoy their drinks while surrounded by incredible artwork. It would also encourage people to stay longer in the Garden to experience it fully.
Is The Arte Museum Las Vegas Kid Friendly?
The Arte Museum is very kid-friendly!
I didn’t see anything inappropriate for children during my visit. And I think kids will love seeing all the incredible visuals and lighting effects.
They also have an exhibit specifically for little ones called the “Live Sketchbook.” At this station, guests can color different animals and bring them to life on a massive screen.
Arte Museum vs Museum of Illusions: Which Is Better?
I’ve been to Arte and the Museum of Illusions, and I think they’re both worth visiting.
But which one is better depends on the experience you’re after because they’re completely different.
So, based on my experiences, I recommend choosing MOI if you:
- like optical illusions
- want a lot of well-lit (and silly) photo opportunities
- don’t get dizzy easily
- enjoy smaller art installations
- don’t mind kids running around
- appreciate puzzles
On the other hand, Arte is for you – if you:
- want a more traditional and calming museum experience
- want to be blown away by larger-than-life visuals
- enjoy an immersive, full-sensory experience
- would like to feel like you’re one with nature
- prefer more adults in attendance
Where to Park for the Arte Museum
We parked at The Cosmopolitan, and it worked out well. You can walk across the street to the museum from there – just head out the doors to Cosmo’s valet and taxi area on Level 1.
Or even easier: go up to The Chandelier on the 2nd level and walk out the doors to the sky bridge to Harmon Ave.
The entrance will be in front of you, just slightly off to the right. Going this way, you won’t have any traffic to deal with either.
You can also do valet at 63 CityCenter and then take the escalator up to the entrance.
My Rating & Review
Overall, I’d rate Arte 4.8 out of 5.0. The location on The Strip is excellent, and the media art is incredible. (I was in awe when we took our first steps inside and saw all the waterfalls!)
The only reason I didn’t give it the highest rating is due to the value for the money. I thought what I paid as a local was reasonable, but I think the weekend rates are a little high for out-of-town guests.
Additionally, it didn’t take us that long to go through it. But that was partly our fault because we didn’t stay the recommended 30 minutes in the Garden room.
Other than that, we had a fantastic time and loved all the photos we got. So, I highly recommend checking out this attraction. I think you’ll be blown away by it!
