If you love your art larger than life, London has some great immersive experiences for you to discover. We have compiled a list of the best Family Friendly immersive Experiences in London.
Paradox Museum
Now in its second year, the Paradox Museum is a great choice for a Summer Holiday family treat day out. With captivating optical illusions that seemingly defy reality, this is a unique opportunity to ignite your child’s curiosity and challenge their perspective.
Jurassic World: The Experience
Get ready, dino lovers! Jurassic World: The Experience has officially roared into London at Neon, Battersea Power Station. Step into a thrilling, immersive adventure that transports the whole family directly into the prehistoric world. Prepare to stand in awe beneath the towering Brachiosaurus and face the fearsome T-Rex, reliving iconic scenes from the beloved film franchise. This unmissable exhibition offers unprecedented up-close encounters, truly bringing the blockbuster Jurassic World to life. Read our full family review.
Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs
Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs at Lightroom delivers an incredible, immersive experience, transporting audiences back to the age of dinosaurs with stunning 360-degree projections. Featuring hyper-realistic CGI creatures from the Apple TV+ series, narrated by Damian Lewis and scored by Hans Zimmer, it’s both visually breathtaking and educational making it the perfect summer holiday day out. Despite the overwhelming scale at times, it offers an unforgettable and safe “Jurassic Park” adventure for all ages.
Bubble Planet
Don’t be fooled by its unlikely setting within an industrial estate behind Ikea – Bubble Planet is a place of dreams and high on our list of fun things to do this Summer.
Consisting of eleven rooms of sensory delights, Bubble planet is an exploration of you guessed it – Bubbles! And what child (or adult) doesn’t love bubbles? Expect endless ball pits, interactive experiments, giant bubbles and hanging installations in this imaginative exhibit for the whole family. Read full review
Twist Museum
Billed as a ‘playground of illusions’ this central London experience is the collaboration of artists, neuroscientists and philosophers which aims to challenge your senses and blur the lines between truth and fiction.
Here you will find infinity rooms, disorientating chambers and logic defying interactions. A mind bending adventure for curious minds.
Frameless
Situated in Marble Arch Frameless is the largest permanent multi sensory experience in the UK. Here you can step into the landscapes of your favourite artists including Canaletto, Cezanne and Monet and get lost in the abstract shapes of Kandinsky and Mondrian. Devour every brushstroke of the 42 large scale ‘living’ masterpieces. A treat for young art aficionados.
Outernet
If you happen to be in the West End, Outernet is a great destination to while away half an hour with an impressive immersive experience. Located just outside of Tottenham Court Rd station, Outernet is a walk in free exhibit showcasing different films throughout the day. You can stay as long as you wish and consume multiple shows which run between 3 and 10 mins. Click here to see whats showing.
The Butterfly Trail (pictured) is particularly popular with families.
Van Gogh – Immersive Experience
This immersive journey into the dutch master’s iconic paintings, offers a sensory feast for the eyes and ears. Wander through towering sunflower fields, stroll alongside a starry night, and marvel at swirling brushstrokes that dance across the walls. Crafted with state-of-the-art technology this is an unforgettable multi media spectacle exploring the works of Vincent Van Gogh. Children will love the opportunity to create their own artwork and try out the VR experience on offer.
More Art Exhibitions for Kids here
Titanic: Echoes from The Past
If you are looking for an adventure that is both thrilling and educational this is it. Strap on your VR headset and let ‘Titanic: Echoes of the Past’ catapult you back in time to that fateful maiden voyage onboard the world’s most famous vessel. My Boys love VR and the tech in this experience is unbelievable. Promenade the deck, look out to sea, explore the sweltering engine room and dance with guests in the opulent main hall before joining the captain on the bridge to witness the unfolding of the ‘missed’ iceberg. Unforgettable!
The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
All Ages
Are you ready to craft your adventure? The Minecraft Experience has officially opened its doors in London, inviting the whole family into a thrilling, immersive journey inspired by the beloved blocky universe. Prepare to explore vast biomes, encounter iconic creatures, and unleash your creativity in a world built for discovery. A parent’s guide to Minecraft Experience London.
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