Immersive art in Houston
The best Color Factory Houston tickets
Color Factory's ball pit and confetti room, ARTECHOUSE's digital art shows and Sloomoo Institute's slime rooms. Here is which one fits you, with honest advice on whether they are worth the price, how much there is to see, and what you can cancel.
See our 3 picks
Color Factory Houston tickets start from €31 per person here, with free cancellation; the ticket covers 14+ rooms, the ball pit, the confetti room and free digital photos. For digital art shows, pick ARTECHOUSE, from €27. For hands-on slime, pick Sloomoo Institute, from €29. Color Factory and ARTECHOUSE each take about 1.5 hours, so you can pair one with another stop.
Our 3 picks for immersive art in Houston
Color Factory first, because it is what most people search for. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026.
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from €31 per person Our top pick 1 h 30 min 4.4 (9) reviews on GetYourGuide
Color Factory Houston general admission
Entry to 14+ installations, with the signature ball pit and confetti room, free digital photos and sweet treats. One person's ID must match a name on a ticket.
Best for Friends and families who like color
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from €27 per person 1 h 30 min 4.3 (20) reviews on GetYourGuide
ARTECHOUSE Houston entry
Entry to 26,000 square feet of digital, tech-driven art in three experiences. One show uses lasers, strobes and haze, so it is not for people with epilepsy, vertigo or motion sickness.
Best for Adults who like digital art
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from €29 per person 4.6 (14) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sloomoo Institute entry
Hands-on slime rooms: play with scented and colored slime, walk over a slime lake and mix your own 8 oz slime to take home. Children under 14 need an adult.
Best for Kids and the young at heart
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Immersive art in Houston compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Address | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color Factory Houston general admission | €31 per person | 1 h 30 min | 3303 Kirby Dr (Upper Kirby) | Friends and families who like color | Sold by Color Factory itself, rated 4.4, but from only 9 reviews. |
| ARTECHOUSE Houston entry | €27 per person | 1 h 30 min | 600 W 6th St | Adults who like digital art | The cheapest of the three, from €27, rated 4.3 from 20 reviews. |
| Sloomoo Institute entry | €29 per person | Not stated | Marq-E Entertainment Center, 7620 Katy Fwy | Kids and the young at heart | The best rated of the three: 4.6 from 14 reviews. |
Color Factory Houston general admission
€31 per person1 h 30 min 4.4 (9)
Details
- Address
- 3303 Kirby Dr (Upper Kirby)
- Who it suits
- Friends and families who like color
- Why we picked it
- Sold by Color Factory itself, rated 4.4, but from only 9 reviews.
€27 per person1 h 30 min 4.3 (20)
Details
- Address
- 600 W 6th St
- Who it suits
- Adults who like digital art
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest of the three, from €27, rated 4.3 from 20 reviews.
€29 per person 4.6 (14)
Details
- Address
- Marq-E Entertainment Center, 7620 Katy Fwy
- Who it suits
- Kids and the young at heart
- Why we picked it
- The best rated of the three: 4.6 from 14 reviews.
- All three are visits on your own, not group tours.
- None includes transport.
- All 3 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Interactive museums in Houston: which one to pick
Pick Color Factory for color, a ball pit and photos. Pick ARTECHOUSE for digital art shows. Pick Sloomoo Institute if your kids want hands-on slime.
These are quick, playful visits. For classic Houston Texas museums, see our Museum District guide.
| Age rule | |
|---|---|
| Color Factory | Under 18 with a parent or guardian |
| ARTECHOUSE | Under 4 free |
| Sloomoo Institute | Under 14 with an adult |
Color Factory Houston
Color Factory is a walk through 14+ colorful installations at 3303 Kirby Drive, in Upper Kirby. The ball pit and the confetti room are its signature rooms.
Free digital photos come with the ticket. A visit takes about 1.5 hours.
Color Factory Houston prices
Tickets start from €31 per person here, with free cancellation. Color Factory's own Houston page shows no prices.
Bring ID: at least one person in your group must match the name on a ticket.
ARTECHOUSE Houston prices and hours
ARTECHOUSE prices start at $30 for ages 13 and up on its own site. Ages 4 to 12 pay $20, and under 4 is free. Seniors, students, military and first responders pay $23.
Here, tickets start from €27. Sessions last 90 minutes. It is closed on Tuesdays.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Friday | 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Things to do in ARTECHOUSE Houston
ARTECHOUSE fills 26,000 square feet at 600 W. 6th St with three art experiences. The current show is "Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean". A holiday show runs from December 4 to January 4.
Sloomoo Institute Houston prices and what you get
Tickets start from €29 per person here, with free cancellation. Each ticket includes a custom 8 oz slime that you mix yourself.
Inside, you play with textured, colored and scented slime and walk over a slime lake.
Sloomoo Institute Houston tickets
Sloomoo Institute is in the Marq-E Entertainment Center, 7620 Katy Freeway. Children under 14 must come with an adult.
We could not find Sloomoo's own page for Houston. These details come from the live ticket listing only.
Tips for immersive art in Houston
Not on a Tuesday
ARTECHOUSE is closed on Tuesdays.
Bring ID to Color Factory
At least one person's ID must match a name on the tickets, or you cannot get in.
Check the light show warning
ARTECHOUSE uses lasers, strobes and haze in one show. Skip it if you are sensitive to light.
If your plans change
All three tickets here have free cancellation. Check the cut-off on each listing before you pay.
Immersive art in Houston: questions and answers
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