Dreamscapes — Attraction in Salt Lake City

This is another Meow Wolf exploration/art installation sort of thing, but this time the twist is that 90% of the things in the installation are items saved from going into a landfill.

While sometimes it's easy to see that this is an installation of things that would have otherwise been in a landfill, sometimes it's really easy to forget because it's done in such a way that it makes you wonder which things were the 10% that wasn't going to the landfill.

Most of the time the installation is a one way experience but there are opportunities to circle back (which was great because I completely forgot about a room, so circling back brought me right to it). There are a few secret tunnels and rooms to find. There are also some surprises in anything that can be opened (drawers, doors, cupboards, etc). There are also interactive things too, which are pretty fun.

This is about half the Dreamwalk, but I think it's just as worth it. Especially the exit/lobby area because there is a lot of wonderful art for purchase. I would guess it's local artists because this is associated with the Utah Arts Alliance, but lots of prints, stickers, pins, and other fun things.

We only had a short wait, but I think it was because there were was a group of girls in front of us and they just wanted to give the girls time ti move along so we weren't on top of each other, which was fine.

I don't know that this is too overstimulating. I don't think it was too loud, and there was one area with flashing lights and more noise but they ask in beginning if anyone is epileptic or has a problem with flashing lights so I imagine if the answer was yes they would tell you where it's at and to not push the buttons.

I definitely recommend this and I would visit again, especially if the installation changed or there was another...

After reading the mixed reviews of Dreamscapes, I truly had no idea what to expect. A lot of people claimed that it was too creepy for kids while others loved it.

My honest review is that I saw a lot of incredible art that must have taken hundreds of hours to put together. There were so many little details that I absolutely loved. The exhibits are made from "trash" so people expecting a traditional art museum will be disappointed. I found myself being amazed by each room with their unique themes and designs.

The staff were friendly and helpful. Dreamscapes is located inside a mall in an old Macy's and took me and my friend over an hour to go through! To fully enjoy the experience you have to allow yourself to be immersed in each and every detail and take a look at everything there is to offer. My absolute favorite part was at the end where you have the opportunity to write on a leaf and attach it to the ceiling with string. There are hundreds of messages written some of which were very moving.

Inside the lobby there is art created by local artists of all mediums. There are also stickers and prints for sale.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I personally DO NOT think that this is an experience for kids. While they might be interested in some of the rooms, they may not appreciate the art itself.

Additional notes: located inside a mall. No restrooms available in...

We visited Dreamscapes while in Salt Lake and overall had a decent time. The attendant was kind and welcoming, which got us off to a good start. That said, I’m glad we got a discount — in my opinion, the experience wasn’t quite worth full price. It reminded me of a less polished version of Meow Wolf in Grapevine, TX — definitely more family-friendly and less suggestive, so safe for all ages, which is a plus.

There were a few standout elements we enjoyed: the robot bar was fun, and some of the tarot card designs scattered throughout were really eye-catching. The book arch was another highlight. They also had a working Nintendo set up, where my boyfriend proceeded to demolish me in Smash Bros. more times than I care to admit — still a good laugh and a nice interactive touch.

There was a huge dragon that unexpectedly launched me into a nostalgic spiral about Puff the Magic Dragon after my boyfriend gave me a quick rundown of the show — not part of the exhibit, but definitely a memorable tangent.

Oddly enough, one of our favorite parts was the art gallery upon entry of the space. The artwork for sale was genuinely cool, and we could have spent just as much time in that space as we did walking through the installations themselves.

Overall, it’s a quirky experience, but I’d say go with tempered expectations —...