# Interactive Artful Museum Experiences The wndr museum in Chicago Celebrates a New Type of Culture By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-museum-experience References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/7/yayoi-kusama-infinity-mirror-room-wndr-museum) & [wndrmuseum](https://wndrmuseum.com/) [Interactive museum experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-ice-creams) are a commonality for contemporary institutions, however, the newly launched wndr museum attempt to completely revolutionized the culture associated with it. The space opened its doors to the public on August 17th, boasting a [fully immersive 45-minute tour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightenment-by-eonarium). The interactive museum experience is aptly described by the institution as "Albert Einstein and Andy Warhol collaborating on an experience exploring the universe from the smallest matter to the infinite." Opened for a limited but indefinite amount of time, the wndr museum offers guests [20 independent installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition). One of the featured artworks boasts a never-before-seen Infinity Mirror Room by famed Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. Entitled 'Let's Survive Forever,' the artwork is the first of Kusama's installations to be displayed in Chicago. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Immersive Museums:** Creating fully immersive, interactive museum experiences that enhance visitors' understanding of the exhibits and increase engagement. - **Collaborative Art-science Exhibits:** Combining the worlds of art and science to create interactive exhibitions that explore the universe from the smallest matter to the infinite. - **Innovative Installations:** Featuring cutting-edge installation concepts that showcase artists' creative abilities and increase visitor intrigue and enjoyment. ### Where This Applies - **Art Museums:** Art museums can incorporate interactive exhibits and installations that provide a fresh perspective on traditional artworks and attract visitors who seek stimulating experiences. - **Science Museums:** Science museums can benefit from collaborations with artists to make complex scientific concepts more accessible to visitors and increase interest in science-related topics. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can use interactive and immersive museums as a way to attract and retain visitors, especially those seeking unique and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wondrous Multi-Media Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-art-installation.md) - [Sensory Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum.md) - [Inconspicuous Interactive Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-mart.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md) - [Interactive Light Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wall-is-a-door.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-spend-each-day-embracing-flowers.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [Responsive Light Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phenomena.md)