Meow Wolf's Omega Mart is a 52,000-square-foot walk-through art installation at AREA15 that starts as a strange supermarket and opens into hidden rooms, portals and a story you piece together yourself.
Omega Mart is Meow Wolf's permanent Las Vegas installation, open since 2021 inside AREA15, the warehouse-style entertainment complex just west of the Strip on Rancho Drive. You enter what looks like a brightly lit grocery store stocked with oddly branded products. Then you notice that some fridge doors, freezer cases and shelves are actually doorways. Behind them is a maze of themed rooms, tunnels, glowing caves and offices built by a large team of local and international artists. In total it covers about 52,000 square feet.
There is no set route and no guide. You can treat it as a walk-through art show and just wander, or you can follow the storyline about the company behind the store. That story is told through documents, computer terminals, emails and hidden clues scattered around the rooms.
People who chase the story often stay three hours or more. People who just want the visuals usually see the main areas in about 90 minutes. Entry is timed, but once you are in you can stay until closing. There is no re-entry, so eat beforehand and use the restrooms inside.
The main ticket choice is between daytime General Admission and the 21+ evening options. Daytime is all ages and works well for families with curious kids, who tend to love the crawl spaces and secret doors. Night Shift is a separate 21+ ticket with photo ID required. On those nights the in-world bar, Datamosh, serves alcohol. Add-on packages bundle a scavenger hunt (Omega Quest), a collector ticket and lanyard, and a drink. These are worth it only if you plan to dig into the puzzle side.
AREA15 sits about 5 minutes by car from the north-central Strip resorts, and most visitors arrive by rideshare. The complex has other ticketed attractions, bars and art installations, so you can make an evening of it. Weekends and holiday afternoons are the busiest times. Lines for the most popular hidden spaces, such as the slides and narrow passages, can build up then. If you want room to explore at your own pace, book a weekday or a late slot.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided walk through a fake supermarket that opens into dozens of connected art environments. Nothing is roped off in the usual museum sense: you are expected to open doors, crawl through gaps, press buttons and read whatever you find. Some passages are tight or low, but there are step-free routes through the main spaces.
Best time
Weekdays or late slots; weekend afternoons are busiest.
How long
Allow at least two hours, or three if you want to follow the storyline. There is no re-entry, and outside food and drinks are not allowed. You can bring an empty water bottle and fill it at refill stations inside.
Tips
Underneath the art is a narrative about the corporation that runs Omega Mart and the strange things happening behind the scenes. You uncover it through terminals, paperwork and hidden rooms. You can ignore it completely and still enjoy the visit, but following it explains a lot of what you see. Timed General Admission covers daytime entry for all ages. Night Shift is a separate 21+ evening ticket with ID checks, and the Datamosh bar serves drinks then. Optional packages add a scavenger hunt, a collector ticket with lanyard, and a drink. Omega Mart is at AREA15, 3215 S Rancho Drive, west of Interstate 15 behind the north-central Strip. It is a short rideshare from Resorts World, Wynn, The Venetian and Treasure Island. Under-21s who are still on site after 10pm may be asked to leave AREA15. Book Night Shift (21+) if you want a drink at the Datamosh bar while you explore. Choose a weekday or late slot. Weekend afternoons are the busiest, and queues form at the most popular hidden spaces.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples, groups of friends and families with kids aged about 6 and up who like to explore rather than be shown around.
- Families
- Best for kids about 6 and up who like to explore; Night Shift is 21+ only.
- Couples
- Book Night Shift (21+) for a drink at the bar while you explore.
- Pair with
- Stay at AREA15 for the other attractions and bars in the same building, or pair it with ARTE MUSEUM for a second immersive art stop on the Strip.
- Time needed
- Allow at least two hours, or three if you want to follow the storyline. There is no re-entry, and outside food and drinks are not allowed. You can bring an empty water bottle and fill it at refill stations inside.
Good questions
What is Omega Mart?+
Meow Wolf's permanent installation at AREA15 in Las Vegas. It is a 52,000-square-foot walk-through artwork that begins as a surreal supermarket and leads into hidden rooms, portals and a mystery storyline you can follow or ignore.
How long should I spend at Omega Mart?+
Most people spend 90 minutes to three hours. Plan on two hours if you just want the visuals, and longer if you want to follow the story. There is no re-entry once you leave.
Is Omega Mart good for kids?+
Yes, during daytime General Admission, which is open to all ages. Children usually love the secret doors and crawl spaces. Night Shift and some special events are 21+ only, and under-21s may be asked to leave AREA15 after 10pm.
Where is Omega Mart in Las Vegas?+
Inside AREA15 at 3215 S Rancho Drive, just west of the Strip across Interstate 15. It is about a 5-minute rideshare from the north-central Strip resorts.
Can you drink at Omega Mart?+
Alcohol is served at the in-world Datamosh bar during the 21+ Night Shift sessions, which need a separate ticket and photo ID. Some add-on packages include a drink. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
