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Secrets You May Have Missed at House of Eternal Return
For those seeking unforgettable experiences at the original Meow Wolf, here are five immersive ways to engage your senses for an incredible visit.
January 9, 2025
Discover 5 Must-Try Ways to Experience the Original Meow Wolf for an Unforgettable Adventure
Take it Slow and Miss Nothing.
When we race through the moments that matter, we trade depth for distance, leaving behind the richness of connection for the fleeting illusion of being first. Our journey should be a walk rather than a run, an adventure where we stop, look, listen, feel and imagine the worlds around us.
Stop.
Pause and be present. It is said that ravens remember faces. They are highly intelligent and capable of recognizing individual humans and other animals. Ravens can remember those who treat them kindly—or poorly—and may even warn others of potential threats.
Remember this when you’re exploring the Forest at House of Eternal Return. The large, mechanical raven may look still and silent, however if you stop long enough he’ll open his beak to provide you some ravenly wisdom. Artist Erika Wanenmacher’s work can also be seen currently at SITE Santa Fe through February 2025.
Look.
Let’s take the time to really look at the world around us, then reflect on our own participation in the current state of our planet. Trash Temple is an apology letter to the earth and by looking closely, you’ll realize this installation is made from the discarded plastic, outdated technology, and part of the collection of refuse we’ve all contributed to our world’s landfills.
Examine the traces you leave behind and the weight of what you take and discard when you’re visiting this installation created by artist Corinne Loperfido and collaborator Damon Williams. Ask the earth for grace as you seek to tread more gently, honoring the balance that sustains us all.
Listen.
Your passage through The Caves is more than just a feast for the eyes. This sprawling subterranean realm hums with an ancient melody when you lift a hand to meet their cool, colorful surfaces.
While many find the ribs of the prehistoric mastodon named Joyce to be a giant musicmaker, not everyone takes time to listen to the Stalags. Stalagmites and stalactites meet each other midway through the caves. Geometric shapes with esoteric symbols respond to touch with tones of communication. Listen to what they are saying.
Feel.
There is a rush of excitement and mystery when you venture into Portals Bermuda, an interdimensional travel agency guided by Alva, an advanced AI hostess. Your gateway to the multiverse starts here - most often via the refrigerator door - where you can choose your own destination.
A window into the past (300 million years ago by estimation) can be found here - the Carboniferous Swamp. Gaze into the window and lightly tap on the glass to awaken a giant dragonfly. How does it feel to look upon a creature that once had a wingspan of over 2 feet? Step through the portal into the Secret Garden and feel the vast, swampy tropics of prehistoric eras.
Imagine.
Have you ever dreamed of a world beyond this one—born from the lines of a sketch or the spark of an idea? A place shaped by your imagination, where the impossible becomes real? If you answered yes, you’ll want to step inside Necro Techno Flesh Complex by artist Jess Johnson.
To quote Johnson when asked about what she imagines visitors may feel when they wander through these worlds, “They can function as seductive, sensory stage sets, but the real work is underneath the candy coating. Somehow, there is a transference that happens inside people's minds as they wander through, and they think whatever they think and bring their own interpretations.”
Upon your next pilgrimage to House of Eternal Return, be adventurous but purposeful to everything around you. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
