Immerse yourself in The Cave, a sanctuary of pink hydrangeas where digital and organic worlds blend. Monkeys, samurai sculptures, and nature merge in a fluid, living environment that invites quiet reflection.
The Cave is an immersive space crafted entirely from pink hydrangeas, where the organic and digital converge. Enclosed in petals, visitors enter a realm where time seems suspended, and the boundary between the tactile and the virtual dissolves. In this sanctuary, contemplation becomes a living experience, an invitation to pause and engage with the present moment.
In this immersive installation, monkeys move through water, interacting with samurai sculptures amidst a backdrop of physical pink hydrangeas. The work creates a sense of living habitats, where the boundaries between nature, history, and digital imagery dissolve, inviting reflection on the fluidity of existence and the convergence of the organic and the virtual.
Tom Paul, two-time Emmy Award-winning sound designer and re-recording mixer, has brought his renowned sonic artistry to Mercer Labs once again, leading the sound design for their incredible new show "Maestros and the Machines”. This is his fourth show with Mercer Labs, as he was also the lead sound designer for “Dark Matter," "Wonder Land" and "The Limitless Night Show."
Paul has a distinguished career spanning award-winning documentaries (“American Symphony," "The Fog of War," "Cartel Land") and acclaimed features ("Hustle," "The Big Sick"). Tom Paul continues to push the boundaries of immersive audio at his custom-built Atmos Studio, Som Vivo, in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
FAQs
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Guests of all ages are welcome. Children ages 3 and under enter free. Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
For the safety and comfort of all visitors, outside food and beverages are not permitted. Weapons of any kind are also prohibited, including glass bottles, flammable substances, and knives of any type (pen knives, switchblades, Swiss Army knives, etc.). All guests are required to pass a standard security screening to enter.
Most guests spend approximately 60–90 minutes exploring the museum. You are welcome to move through the space at your own pace.
Yes. Our entire space is ADA-compliant. If you have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to contact us before your visit.
Yes, exhibits feature low lighting, flashing lights, 4D sound, fog, mirrored surfaces, and optional physical experiences. Visitors with epilepsy, sensory processing disorders, claustrophobia, vertigo, or mobility or physical limitations should proceed with caution. Children and youth should be under adult supervision. Please alert staff immediately if you need assistance.