14 Incredible Immersive Art Exhibitions In London: 2024 Guide

One of the hottest cultural trends of the last few years, immersive art is taking over, baby. But this season, it’s not just any old gallery or museum that is commanding sell-out runs. From free multisensory experiences to Instagrammable rooms and disruptive shows shining a light on legendary artists, I’ve rounded up the very best immersive art exhibitions for London 2024 that you won’t want to miss.

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Bubble Planet

More of a fun interactive experience than one dedicated to art, Bubble Planet is one for the whole family. Situated in Wembley, the place implores you to discover fantastical landscapes and themed rooms, as well as virtual reality and even a hot air balloon flight simulator.

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💸: adults from £21.90
📅: open now
📍: Fulton Road Industrial Units, Wembley Park, HA9 0NP
🚉: Wembley station

Paradox Museum

If you’re wondering which immersive exhibition is coming to London in 2024, look no further because Paradox Museum is the brand new experience that promises an adventure for all ages. You can expect funky rooms, photo-worthy decor and all sorts of optical illusions at this unique spot.

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💸: adult tickets from £18.50
📅: open from July
📍: 90 Brompton Road, SW3 1JJ
🚉: Knightsbridge station

Delight: Media Art Exhibition

With 12 different zones to choose from and 25 media art installations, Delight is the exhibition that urges you to explore South Korea’s history, legends, and architecture. Whether you’re visiting solo, after a quirky daytime date, or searching for something to do with kids, you’ll be taken on a journey through Seoul at what is one of the best immersive exhibitions in London for 2024.

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💸: adults from £23.90
📅: open now
📍: Borough Yards, Clink Street, London, SE1 9AD
🚉: London Bridge station

Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition

Whether you’re a longtime fan of The Royal Tenenbaums or prefer new releases like Asteroid City, this is a must for anyone who appreciates Wes Anderson. For this immersive art experience in London, tickets start from as little as £12.99 (or £8.99 for kids) and you’ll be taken through the director’s iconic symmetry and colour palettes as you traverse themes such as urban life, nature, and more.

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💸: adult tickets from £12.99
📅: open now
📍: 15 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW7 3LD
🚉: Gloucester Road station

The Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO Art

Brand new for 2024, LEGO is gearing up to join this list of the best immersive experiences for kids London has to offer. Centred around creations made by artist Nathan Sawaya, the event sees over a million LEGO bricks turned into more than 100 works of art. It’s going viral on Instagram and TikTok, with lifesized sculptures sitting among the likes of Michelangelo’s David and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

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💸: adult tickets from £15.90
📅: open now
📍: 152 Brick Lane, London E1 5EG
🚉: Shoreditch High Street station

Van Gogh Exhibit: The Immersive Experience

Inviting you to step inside some of the most famous paintings in the world (ok not, quite literally), this tribute to the iconic painter is a stunner. You’ll start off with video footage and an exhibition of Van Gogh’s notable works like the Sunflower series, before learning all about his life in the Netherlands and France. Finish your journey with projections that flood entire rooms full of The Starry Night, The Yellow House and more – you can expect all the archetypal works like never before seen at this Van Gogh Immersive experience.

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💸: adults from £19.90
📅: open now
📍: 106 Commercial Street, London. E1 6LZ
🚉: Old Street or Shoreditch High Street stations

Disney 100

When it comes to special experiences, London is home to a diverse range. This one in particular is celebrating a century of The Walt Disney Company via themed galleries spanning all your favourites, from classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to modern favourites such as Encanto. Fans of Pixar, Star Wars, and MARVEL? There’s something for you too. Don’t miss one of the finest immersive art experiences in the UK.

💸: adults from £33, tickets available here
📅: open until 23 June 2024
📍: ExCel, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL
🚉: Custom House station

Outernet

When it comes to free immersive exhibitions in London, The Outernet is my first port of call. Located at the Now Building, this stunning installation brings music, art and entertainment together through a series of giant outdoor screens that are available to the public. Yes, you can actually see this immersive art gallery from London’s Tottenham Court Road. Better yet, those of you after a party can head to HERE at Outernet; the massive underground venue that combines cutting-edge audio and video, and plays host to big name DJs through the year.

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💸: free
📅: open now
📍: Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 8LH
🚉: Tottenham Court Road station

Frameless London

One of the most fun interactive exhibitions in London, Frameless Marble Arch will have you immersed in iconic masterpieces from Surrealism to Abstract and the Romantics. The designers have really done this space justice, from the motion sensors which will have you changing the artwork, to the mirrored floors that reflect stunning pieces all around you. What else can you expect from the UK’s first permanent large-scale digital art exhibition? Themed rooms with unique interpretations from the likes of Kandinsky, Monet and Rembrandt.

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💸: adults from £25
📅: open now
📍: 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP
🚉: Marble Arch station

Twist Museum

Opened in 2023, the Twist Museum near Oxford Street is a playground of illusions. Created with the help of artists, neuroscientists and philosophers, this impressive space features everything from mirrored hallways to spaces filled with hanging lights and interactive exhibits. Don’t miss this immersive art gallery in London.

💸: adult tickets from £23.50
📅: open now
📍: 248 Oxford Street, London W1C 1DH
🚉: Oxford Circus station

Balloon Museum

Landing in London in time for winter, this inflatable expo is one for all ages. You’ll be taken through “over the top, oversized, and emotive immersive installations.” Already a hit in cities such as Rome, Paris and New York, Balloon Museum is gearing up to be one of the most fun art exhibitions in London for 2024.

💸: waitlist now open
📅: open now
📍: 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London EC3R 6DX
🚉: Monument station

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer

Returning to London after it first opened in February 2023, this exhibition spans sixty years of David Hockney’s art. You’ll be taken through 6 chapters, from LA to Yorkshire and Normandy, with a state-of-the-art sound system and high-tech effects. Located at Lightroom in Coal Drops Yard, it’s gearing up to be one of the hottest art exhibitions in London this year.

💸: adult tickets from £25
📅: open now
📍: 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY
🚉: King’s Cross station

The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks

If you’ve been searching “immersive art experience near me” then prepare for a unique experience led by the one and only Tom Hanks… well, a recorded version. The Hollywood actor narrates this insight into humankinds past and future voyaes to outer space; from the historical Apollo missions and beyond. Also taking place at King’s Cross’ Lightroom, this thrilling show been co-written by Hanks and double BAFTA-nominated writer-director Christopher Riley.

💸: adult tickets from £25
📅: open until 13 October 2024
📍: 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY
🚉: King’s Cross station

Illusionaries

London’s newest experiential art hub, Illusionaries is a story-based event that takes you on a 40-minute journey across 3 stunning galleries. The audio-visual showcase has been directed and animated by artist Arash Irandoust, going through the human lifecycle, plus themes such as memory and jealousy. Head to the ever-growing Canary Wharf, where you’ll find one of the most surreal immersive exhibitions popping up at Crossrail Place.

💸: adults from £38
📅: open now
📍: Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AR
🚉: Canary Wharf station

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