Los Angeles to welcome Meow Wolf’s first California location
Meow Wolf Los Angeles will bring a mind-bending immersive art experience to California for the first time, blending storytelling, technology, and creativity.
Meow Wolf Los Angeles is scheduled to open in late 2026, bringing the immersive art experience to California for the first time. The Santa Fe–based art collective plans to transform a former multiplex movie theater on the Westside of Los Angeles into a large-scale, interactive exhibition.
The location will sit at the Howard Hughes Center, a site long associated with film and entertainment. The Los Angeles project will become the company’s sixth permanent exhibition, expanding its presence beyond existing locations in New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas.
Where Meow Wolf Los Angeles Will Be Located
The exhibition will occupy a former movie theater, a space that reflects Los Angeles’ deep ties to cinema. Instead of removing that history, the installation will build on it. Visitors will enter through a redesigned theater lobby and then move into immersive environments that unfold beyond it. will be located at the Howard Hughes Center on the Westside of Los Angeles, California.
The experience will not follow a single storyline. Instead, guests will explore freely and discover interactive rooms at their own pace. As a result, each visit may feel different.
What Visitors Can Expect Inside the Exhibition
Early previews of the project point to large-scale, interactive environments throughout the space. One of the most recognizable features will be a fish-shaped, spaceship-like structure that blends organic design with science-fiction themes. Visitors will be able to step inside and interact with its visual and sound elements.
Other areas will include glowing lounge spaces, responsive installations, and rooms designed to encourage exploration. One section will provide a calmer setting inspired by natural textures, offering a break from the more energetic spaces.
Why the Los Angeles Opening Is Significant
As the collective’s first permanent California site, Meow Wolf Los Angeles marks a major moment for immersive art in the state. The project reflects a growing interest in experiences that invite participation rather than observation.
When the exhibition opens in 2026, it is anticipated to attract both local residents and visitors from across Southern California. The installation will add a new cultural destination to Los Angeles while continuing Meow Wolf’s tradition of imaginative storytelling.
Featured Image Courtesy of MeoWolf.com
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Claire Ciserella
Hi, I’m Claire! Originally from Chicago and now based in Los Angeles, I work in the entertainment industry as both a dancer and assistant at an Agency. Along the way, I’ve taken on a wide variety of roles that have allowed me to grow both creatively and professionally. I’m excited to be writing for Exron Music, where I’ve been especially enjoying the travel section. When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me at raves and festivals catching sets from Moore Kismet, Pauline Herr, Adventure Club, and many others. I’m passionate about traveling, discovering new adventures, and finding creative expression in everything I do.
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