The 90,000-Square-Foot Immersive Art World in Denver You Can Spend All Day Exploring

You've surely driven by that weird-shaped, white building at Colfax and I-25 in Denver many times. It's a strange and unusual sight, lit up by a variety of colors on its facade at night. It surely seems intriguing. What is it? What goes on in there? What does "Meow Wolf" mean, anyway? It's about time you found out—and there's no better time than in the heat of the summer.

You'll be happy to hear that Denver's Meow Wolf: Convergence Station is not only fully air-conditioned, but it's on full blast. Step inside to cool off and discover a mystical wonderland of vibrant interactive art exhibits, colorful sights, and more. Read on to learn all about this unique and special place.

Meow Wolf is super cool, and not just temperature-wise (although that, too!). This hands-on, immersive, gigantic art museum is incredible and mysterious in every way. The first Meow Wolf location opened in Santa Fe in 2008, and another location followed in Las Vegas in early 2021. Now we have one in Denver: The Convergence Station, which opened in late 2021. Now, there are seven locations in total; more have opened in Texas, NYC, and LA. The Denver location is open year-round, but summertime makes for a great indoor attraction.

They're all different and unique, so if you get the chance, take the time to check them all out. The unique name, Meow Wolf, was devised when the original team chose words from a hat. They don't really have anything to do with the exhibits themselves, but the odd name somehow suits them just right.

Meow Wolf: Convergence Station is the largest Meow Wolf exhibit so far. Inside, you'll find 90,000 square feet of unusual exhibits to wander through, designed and created collectively by over 100 artists (including Indigenous artists). And best of all, it's all air-conditioned! You can take your time exploring it all, knowing that you'll be cool and comfortable the whole time. It's so cool in there that you might even want to bring an extra layer.

You can look at all the strange stuff in Meow Wolf, or you can choose to follow an actual "storyline." If you choose the storyline route, you'll use computer stations and follow clues throughout the museum to unravel a mystery by solving a series of puzzles. I've made it partway through the storyline on past visits, but I never got all the way to the end. But I know that when you do complete it, something very special happens—but I won't give away what that is here.

In addition to welcoming and amazing visitors, Meow Wolf: Convergence Station also offers events and concerts. Some standout experiences include Phenomenomaly, an ongoing music puppet show included with admission. It typically takes place from June through August, every Wednesday through Sunday. It surely makes something that's already super special and unique even more memorable, so catch it before it ends.

There's also a music venue attached to Meow Wolf: Convergence Station, and it's a great (and cool) place to see concerts this summer, too. You'll see all sorts of local and national artists; past bands include MC Chris, Fever 333, Vanic, Dessa, and Mehro. For more information on upcoming special events, visit Meow Wolf Denver's Facebook page.

Meow Wolf: Convergence Station is the perfect indoor activity in Denver. You're sure to love everything about it. You'll immediately appreciate the brisk, indoor environment, and then you'll be pleasantly surprised by all else that this very special place has to offer! Have a great, comfortable, refreshing, and chilly time.