Cool Off Indoors at the Newest Meow Wolf Locations, Right Here in Texas

Texas is hot in the summer—everyone knows that! The only way that many Texans can survive the summer heat is by finding fun things to do indoors. If you feel like you've done every fun, indoor thing to do in Texas already, you're wrong! It's time you headed to Grapevine to immerse yourself in the fully air-conditioned glory of Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal. It's waiting for you, it's fun, it's unusual, it's unique — and best of all, it's as cool as a cucumber inside.

Now is the time to dive into this fantastic, hands-on, completely immersive art exhibit. We promise you, it's not like anywhere you've ever been before — and you're going to love it.

You may have heard of Meow Wolf before, but were apprehensive about visiting because, well, you simply didn't know what it is. This is likely a common problem because even people who do know what it is may have a hard time describing it to others. In short, Meow Wolf is an immersive, hands-on art museum filled with weird, wild, wacky, and wondrous things that you won't find anywhere else.

The first Meow Wolf opened in Santa Fe in 2008 and quickly became the most popular attraction in the entire state of New Mexico. Two more locations, in Las Vegas and Denver, followed in 2021. Texas was next, and The Lone Star State became the site of two more locations in 2023 and 2024. Two future sites are planned for Los Angeles and New York City soon.

Even if you've been to one Meow Wolf location in the past, you should make an effort to go to them all! They are all different and unique. Visitors can wander around inside — in the air conditioning, of course —and view the strange artwork, or they can choose to follow a storyline that leads through the exhibit in a somewhat more directed way.

The Meow Wolf location in Grapevine, Texas, is the group's fourth permanent location. It's located in Grapevine Mills Mall and offers 40,000 square feet of exhibit space to explore. Its official name is "The Real Unreal," and the "story" that visitors will find inside leads guests first through a house that looks somewhat normal, until you start to look at the details. Within the house, visitors will find portals to another world that can be accessed through secret doors, kitchen appliances, and washing machines, such as those shown below.

It's easy to get lost inside Meow Wolf: Grapevine, but that's the perfect thing to do to cool off on a hot summer's day. This attraction is fun and memorable for people of all ages, so bring your friends and family, and prepare to be amazed and intrigued by all the interesting and incredible things that you'll see.

In addition to mere exploration of the space as an option for you and your party, Meow Wolf also offers a bunch of fun events throughout the year, and especially in the summertime. People of all ages will love Art Jam, a free, weekly event held on Sundays that's described as an "immersive family-friendly dance party." It's free with Meow Wolf admission and features music, dancing, and opportunities to create art.

Guests over 21 might also enjoy participating in Meow Wolf's "Adulti-Verse" events on Thursday evenings. These events include activities such as live performances, music, dancing, and a full-service bar.

No matter when you choose to go or how you choose to experience Meow Wolf, you can count on having a very good and memorable time. Meow Wolf: Grapevine is a very cool space, both literally and figuratively. You can expect an experience that you'll never forget, and you can also expect ice-cold air conditioning to help you beat the summer heat. Plan a visit today — you're sure to love everything about this very special place.