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Museum of Art + Light, Manhattan, KS
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Museum of Art + Light

316 Pierre St · Manhattan, KS

Why you should go…

The Museum of Art + Light opened in downtown Manhattan in November 2024 in a 100,000-square-foot, three-floor building. On the first floor, Mezmereyz fills 21,500 square feet with projected art that surrounds you as you walk. Upstairs you find a fine art gallery, the De Coded gallery for digital artists, rotating exhibitions, a makerspace and Café Azul, so plan on a couple of hours.

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  • #immersive art
  • #digital art
  • #downtown manhattan

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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