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General Meow Wolf FAQs
Meow Wolf is an arts and entertainment company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We create immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of storytelling. Our work is a combination of jungle gym, haunted house, children’s museum and immersive art exhibit. We established in 2008 as an art collective and our first permanent exhibit House of Eternal Return opened in Santa Fe in 2016. Find out more about Meow Wolf »
We chose it together! At the very first meeting of the collective in 2008, everyone present put two words into a hat. We then picked two random words out of the hat and got “Meow Wolf” and thus, this whole wild experiment was born!
Our original location House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, NM is currently our only open location. However! We have other Meow Wolf exhibition spaces opening soon: Las Vegas in 2020, and Denver in 2021. In 2019 we opened a dark ride, The Kaleidoscape, in Denver.
Find the latest info on the re-opening of House of Eternal Return here.
No, Meow Wolf is not a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Meow Wolf is a Public Benefit Corporation (B corp) with a dual bottom line for social impact and profit.
Meow Wolf has received economic development funds from the City of Santa Fe and the State of New Mexico as well as funding from private investors. Meow Wolf is also funded by its ticket sales, merchandise sales, and other revenue streams.
You can apply for all our current open positions here!
Meow Wolf is committed to being a visionary public benefit corporation by supporting systemic social change and well-being through the arts. We wouldn’t be here without tremendous support from our community. We value giving back through volunteerism, philanthropy and our annual DIY Fund. We are actively supporting the efforts of many organizations and non-profits primarily in the communities we serve that provide creative and inclusive opportunities for all. Read more about our philosophy here.
Meow Wolf was built on artist collaboration and we are proud to emphasize local artist collaboration in all of our new projects. We’re especially interested in prioritizing artists and narratives from underrepresented and underserved communities, this includes emerging artists, DIY makers, women, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, seniors, and people with disabilities. If you would like to work with us check out our Artist Engagement page and consider submitting a portfolio!
As we are not a non-profit but a certified B Corporation we do not accept volunteers. We are proud to pay our artists and employees a living wage.
We are currently working on a formal internship program. Stay tuned!
Please apply to collaborate with us by filling out the form here.
We have a new health and sanitation program to ensure a safe reopening. Click here to access all the details about our safety plan.
Pick a day and buy tickets online
Check health & safety guidelines for compliance
Arrive and park
Gather your group and tickets
Join your check-In line
Complete health check
Have fun*
*Note: “Fun” is relative
For each order placed, you can purchase up to 8 tickets for Adults, Children and Senior/Military.
There is no time limit. Once visitors are inside the exhibit, they are free to explore House of Eternal Return at their own pace. We do have a strict no re-entry policy, so once you leave the building you won't be allowed back in. Also, hours of operation are variable, please check our website for current information.
You need to be in line within 15 minutes of your check-in time. If you miss your time slot, you’ll need to join the back of the next check-in line. The Check-In line operates on a first come first served basis, so we recommend you arrive 10 min before your chosen time slot.
To comply with current health and safety regulations, we maintain a strict 6 ft spacing in our line. As you arrive at your check-in time, our staff will direct you to the next available space in line. We recommend you arrive at least 5 minutes before your check-in time. Visitors who have purchased tickets for a given time slot will be allowed entry on a first come, first served basis. No skipping!
No. You can only visit Float Cafe and the Gift Shop once you have been through the health screening process, checked-in and been granted access to the exhibit.
Guests are not permitted into the building before being screened and checked in.
Yes! However, checking in will be quicker for everyone if you have your QR code ready to be scanned via smartphone.
Timed Ticketing allows our guests to purchase tickets online for entry to House of Eternal Return for a specific hour of the day. This greatly reduces your wait time. Time slots are made available every 20 minutes after the exhibit opens. When purchasing your ticket(s) online, you can select from any check-in time that is not sold out*.
*Note: To provide the best experience with minimal wait times, for every guest, we sell a set number of tickets for each time slot.
No. Although you may purchase your tickets online and select a check-in time, you may only “check in” in person in the Check-In line.
Please email us at help@meowwolf.com to exchange your ticket for a different date or time.
If you have purchased your tickets in advance online, follow the signs and join your check-in line. If you have an Annual, Family, or Lifetime Pass, or if you are on the Guest List, check with the door staff. If you have not already purchased any tickets or passes purchase them online. Once you have tickets, join your check-in line. If you have accessibility needs, please check in with our staff so they may better assist you.
You will be able to purchase tickets online up to 5 minutes before the current check-in time ends (if tickets are not sold out). Visit our website and look for the next time slot opening, purchase a ticket, and return for your check-in time!
Yes. No exceptions. All wristbands will be applied at the time of check-in, and anyone missing from your party will not be able to pick up their wristband at a later time. If you are planning a visit and think members of your group might be arriving at different times, we suggest ordering your tickets separately.
There is limited seating available for those waiting in line. Please check in with door staff for accommodations
Our operations remain the same, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly for the possibility of inclement weather.
Yes. Due to COVID-19 we are currently operating at 50% of maximum capacity inside the exhibit and only open 4 days a week, Friday - Monday. However, the online ticketing system ensures that once you have purchased tickets for your chosen time slot you will be guaranteed entry. We recommend purchasing your tickets as far in advance as possible.
“I show up early. I show up late. I got a ticket from 1998.” — Anonymous Poet
We have a new health and sanitation program to ensure a safe reopening. Click here to access all the details about our safety plan.
House of Eternal Return is Meow Wolf’s first permanent art installation located in Santa Fe, NM. HoER is a mind-bending, interactive, explorable art experience featuring over 70 rooms of interactive, hands-on art for people of all ages.
Guests spend an average of 90 minutes inside the exhibit but we recommend you plan for at least 2 hours. There's a lot to see!
You can find our most up-to-date hours here.
No vaping is allowed inside the building or exhibit. Guests are subject to search upon entry.
They pull warm colors forward and push cool colors back giving things a 3-D appearance, especially under blacklight. They will enhance many things in the exhibit but they are not required. They cost $1 and can be purchased on-site during your visit or as an add-on when you purchase your ticket online.
We're here to stay! House of Eternal Return is a permanent exhibition.
Fourteen months.
No. There may be parts of the exhibit that kids might not like, but nothing is intended to be scary.
No. Please leave all strollers, luggage, backpacks, bulky coats and other large items in your vehicle. If you are unable to leave them in a vehicle there are token operated lockers available in the lobby, and a stroller parking area outside. Meow Wolf is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
There is no map or guide however due to COVID-19 safety measures, some spaces will be "one way" only or closed. A lack of map or guide is is intentional and we encourage visitors to explore and discover the exhibit in their own unique ways.
Meow Wolf strives to be a visionary public benefit corporation by supporting systemic social change and well-being through the arts. We wouldn’t be here without tremendous support from our community, and value giving back through volunteerism, philanthropy and our annual DIY Fund. We are actively supporting the efforts of many organizations and non-profits primarily in the communities we serve that provide creative and inclusive opportunities for all. Read more about our philosophy here.
Yes, however, masks other than those required for health and safety are not permitted inside the exhibition.
It is appropriate for all ages. Children ages four and under enjoy free admission!
All minors must be accompanied and supervised by a guardian over 18 years old.
Yes, take as many as you like! Photos and media taken inside of Meow Wolf are permitted for personal use only. The display or sale of any such media is strictly prohibited.
Yes we do! Please visit our Contact Page and let us know what you lost.
Yes, the exhibit is updated regularly.
The bowling alley closed a decade ago and the building sat vacant until Meow Wolf came along. There is no bowling anymore and all the bowling lanes were stripped out before we took possession of the building.
The first floor of the exhibit, which features the majority of the installation, meets ADA standards and is accessible. Please contact help@meowwolf.com if you have any other questions or click here to see more info about accessibility.
There is street parking on Rufina Circle. Please do not park in any lots other than the Meow Wolf parking lot -your car may be towed.
Meow Wolf offers discounts for children, seniors, military personnel, people with certain accessibility issues, students, and New Mexico residents. Other discounts or promotions may be implemented at various times.
Yes. Take the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to Santa Fe Depot. Then take the #2 Bus south on Cerrillos to Calle del Cielo. Walk west on Calle del Cielo and look for the giant red robot in our parking lot!
Check out Santa Fe's Visitor Guide for more information about things to do and places to go.
If you are interested in a private rental, fill out our form here.
Tortilla Flats, Cafe Castro, Second Street Rufina Taproom, The Plaza Cafe, and Dr Field Goods Kitchen are all a few blocks away.
Due to COVID-19 some exhibit spaces are closed or modified to encourage social distancing.
There is street parking on Rufina Circle. Please do not park in any lots other than the Meow Wolf parking lot as your car may be towed.
As of today, all events are cancelled. For up-to-the-minute information, please check our Information on COVID-19 for Visitors page. If you have a question about Events please reach out to us at help@meowwolf.com.
We have a new health and sanitation program to ensure a safe reopening. Click here to access all the details about our safety plan.
