This mind-bending 'experiential playground' is coming to Sydney and it's not your average art gallery

If you've been looking for a reason to get out of the house and give your brain a serious workout, Sydney's latest arrival is about to flip your world upside down, quite literally.

Mind Games: Art Alive, a massive new immersive art space, has opened its doors in Chippendale , promising an experience that blends high-tech illusions with "urban edgy vibes."

Forget "do not touch" signs; this woman-led, independent project is designed to be touched, heard, and even tasted.

What to expect inside

Located across two levels on Broadway, the space features over 60 bespoke installations created by a mix of 15 local and international legends.

Whether you're a film buff or a science geek, there is plenty to gawk at, including

• The Holographic Moon Room: A 3D projection space that transports you to a surreal lunar surface.

• Levitation Station: A gravity-defying, upside-down train illusion that will have you questioning which way is up.

• The Movie Magic Room: A behind-the-scenes look at how cinematic sound and visual tricks are made.

The artist lineup is just as impressive, featuring Australian film industry sculptor Hayley Egan, Ngarabal and Gomeroi multimedia artist Jeremy Worrall, and world-renowned optical illusion expert Akiyoshi Kitaoka.

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For founder Baeu Medina, the project is a passion piece rooted in her own childhood.

"I grew up in the local area, visiting places like the Powerhouse Museum," Medina said. "After working in production and travelling, I realised there was a gap for these types of immersive, tactile experiences locally. Opening this space in the area I grew up in feels like coming full circle."

The goal? To spark "joy, curiosity, and wonder" in everyone from four-year-olds to art aficionados.

"Our goal is to provide a high-value cultural experience where families, students, and art lovers can step out of the everyday and into something extraordinary," Medina says.

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And the sensory experience doesn't end when you leave the main floor. The gift shop features musical lollipops that combine taste and rhythm — a final treat for the senses before you head back out into the real world.

The Details: How to get tickets

Tickets can be purchased via the official Mind Games: Art Alive website.

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