Arcadia Earth Toronto

Visited here while in vacation as we saw it was recommended online. I love the cause and purpose of the exhibit and everyone working there was very helpful. It did seem lacking in some ways though. As beautiful as the are displays were, the tablet we had just seemed very laggy or glitchy. Some of the panels in the interactive display were not working, and my VR set kept quitting on me halfway through. It's fun, but maybe not at that price point.

Ignore the negative comments. Yes, $97 is a but much...if you can't afford that....its simple...DON'T GO. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend that you go spend an hour or more exploring The Well before or after your visit. It takes about an hour (if you actually are enjoying it and want to get the most out of it....which we did). We found most of the displays pretty interesting. The technology room was my favorite. The nose display was hers. The staff were incredibly friendly. Again, ignore the negative comments, and if you have no issue with spending $50 per person for about a 1 hour experience, it's definitely worth checking out once.

Very welcoming staff! It was definitely very educational and informative throughout. Very memorable and a good reminder to be aware of our carbon footprint. My 2 and 5 year old loved the big rooms with the moving art projections.

Very educational and informative on sustainability. Children loved it. It was not busy which was awesome. We had almost every single room to ourselves. The interactive visuals, the LED tunnel, the giant scented beehive sculptures, I will never forget that VR experience I had 😂 it was so realistic, I turned around and there were 2 giant cobra snakes 🐍 right behind me, I almost jumped outta my seat! There were a ton of facts I didn’t know. The only con: The planetarium experience 👎 It was a waste of money on my end, I did not enjoy watching that 20min film upside down. I wish I sat somewhere else or didn’t choose the option of that specific experience.

The experience was both enlightening and beautiful, offering valuable insights into marine and wildlife. I gained a deeper understanding of how my plastic use impacts the environment and learned practical ways to make more sustainable choices for the well-being of all creatures. Mann was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. He shared fascinating information about bees and took the time to answer all our questions about different honey sources. The entire staff was warm, welcoming, and eager to help, making the visit even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a truly wonderful experience—I highly recommend it!

Arcadia Earth is an interesting new concept of how the future museums would be, AI powered and interactive with lots of interesting details. Location is just perfect, right in downtown Toronto, walking distance from CN tower. There are no line ups or need to rush or book in advance. You can just arrive and buy tickets, no issues. Young staff is very helpful and courteous. All the exhibits are interesting and very informative. The app works ok and for sure enhances the experience. It's all about preserving nature and reducing all kind of wastes humans are generating, every single second during one's entire life time on this planet for last many decades. This is a great effort to make people realize of the importance of natural resources and educating kids from their early ages. Tickets are pricey for sure, $50 per person, but it's worth spending and experiencing at least one time. The planetarium can be easily skipped though it also provides lots of information and importance of water but seating is not very comfortable, you need to literally lie down on the floor.

The planetarium experience was fine for $8, though not particularly exciting for adults. The rest of the visit was okay — the VR experience was enjoyable, especially for first-timers. Overall, for a one-time experience at $58 per person (all-inclusive), it was just okay.

This was the best experience! I have an autistic, non verbal child and he was so engaged from start to finish. Jamie in the market place started the experience off extremely positive and was very knowledgeable and engaging with my son and nephews. The exhibit was so informative and interactive. At the end, staff took our pictures and were so patient and kind! We spoke with the manager Nicole to tell her how much we loved her staff and the exhibit! Please see this exhibit and get it 1000 stars❤️

What a unique experience. My friend and I were visiting from out of town and were torn between this and visiting the Castle. Let me just say, we made the right choice by coming to Arcadia. This conservation museum was informative, interactive, breathtaking, fun, and truly something special. Other countries- take notes! (We need more places like this!) Upon entry you're asked to download their app so you can enjoy further the interactive experience. You will see while circles on the ground or walls that you can with your phone for an image to come to life on your screen. With these images you are given facts about different animal species. Several rooms to note: one was red made out of fishing nets. This room showed how fishing is harming our oceans and various marine life are affection when they're tangled within them. Another you sit as the hallway changes from the mountains to the ocean, to a stream and learn about various endangered animals, why they're endangered and how you can help. There was a technology room was an incredible throne made out of computer mice and keyboards. These are just a FEW of the experiences you'll get to enjoy while on this educated journey. Arcadia also offers a a planetarium experience that takes place under water. (Don't be silly you're not really in the ocean.) They have a small gift shop where everything is naturally made and gives back to the environment. I had a lovely chat with one of the sales associates who helped me select a facial cleanser and moisturizer while there than honestly has made my skin GLOW in just a few days of using it. I HIGHLY recommend you put this on your travel list.

Fantastic spot to visit at least once in the city. the exhibits are very cool and interactive, just make sure you have the app downloaded to use, as it really adds to the experience! I have also been to a number of events here and it is a beautiful venue with gracious hosts. Thanks for all that you do for the environment!

Arcadia Earth is an exhibit that takes about an hour to peruse, and teaches you about the environment and how to take care of planet earth. Through a series of videos, virtual reality and an app, you learn many interesting facts about the earth's degradation and how to reverse course. It's good for young and old alike. There is a nice gift shop containing environmentally sustainable products, and an art project for kids. The staff is particularly nice and the customer service is a standout feature.

Arcadia is a beautiful exhibition not only it's very instagramabale but it also teaches you a lot about sustainability and what our planet is going through. When we went they had five different rooms and each room had a different theme. It took us about an hour to go through everything. They also have an app that you can download & on it you can use AR to learn more about our planet and the exhibition. Had a fantastic time.

This is an example of a really well executed augmented reality experience! I just happened to be walking by, saw the cool logo, and decided to try it out. It was well worth the money.

Easy to navigate in the museum. Very interactive and cool with the app and with the displays. Interesting facts shown throughout the museum to learn. Definitely recommend locals and visitors to come check this place out while it still open. Update: wanted to add this to my review. I came during the Swiftie promo therefore 13% off. The staff at the front did not apply the 13% correctly for myself and my group. I reached out to their customer service team and they were fast in responding and fixing the error. They refunded the difference to me. However keep in mind, they do charge a service fee on top of the base fee. All of this adds up and does make the entrance fee steep.

For those wanting a different entertainment experience, Arcadia Earth at the terrace / upper level of The Well provides a unique Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experience with the theme of promoting Earth's sustainability. Each room / section transports you to a different world or ecology habitat, and brings forth a different type of environmental issue to tackle. Most of the rooms / areas are AR, and there is only 1 VR room with VR headsets. You can either download the app using your phone or tablet, or borrow one of their iPads on site. The whole experience takes about 1 hour. Tickets are available online, or you can just do a walk-in and purchase on site. A portion of the ticket proceeds goes towards World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The themes presented in all the rooms prompt you to think, reflect, and realize that even small steps and human actions can have a big impact on the environment.

Hubby & I went to this exhibit on a Saturday afternoon. We were really glad we came! The exhibit is made up of art installations that inspire people to live more sustainably. If you download the app you can get more of the immersive experience by pointing your camera at the trigger points. The trigger points show you cool videos that also have educational information. Before you go into the exhibit there's a tutorial you can watch to figure out how to navigate the exhibit. There's an art installation on e-waste, plastic waste, sea waste (nets, etc) and more. One room is about bees & there are scent stations where you can lift up jars where scents are being pumped into that area. The room I liked the most was the room that the World Wildlife Fund sponsored. The room has a video projection on the walls & floor. It looks & feels like you're standing in a forest in the middle of a stream. A voice narrates giving information about the forests, etc. Just before you get to the exit there is the VR room. Here you can put some VR goggles on to watch video footage they shot of different animals. It's really fascinating. You feel like the animals are right in front of you. There was a jaguar, cobras, orangutan, lion, and I think I'm forgetting the rest. Don't worry, they clean & sanitize the googles after every use. Outside of the exhibit rooms is the gift shop where you can buy eco-friendly products. They have all kinds of stuff here. There's eco-friendly towels, skincare, tea, coffee, t-shirts, mugs, etc. There's also a large handicap washroom outside the exhibit. The main washrooms are inside the exhibit after around the third room. Arcadia Earth is a permanent exhibit from what the cashier said. It will be interesting to see if they will someday put different art installations in the rooms. We really enjoyed this exhibit & we would go again. The location is great for people who live downtown as it's at The Well. The Well takes up a whole block from Wellington Street on the north side, Front street on the south side, Draper Street on the east side & Spadina Ave on the West side.

I recently checked out this exhibit and it was fantastic! It is an immersive art exhibit that showcases how to create a more sustainable future through huge interactive art installations. You start the journey within the ocean and learn about the sea and how you can make a difference. There is even an app you can download so you can photograph trigger points throughout the exhibit to see more of the installation and learn how you can make an impact to create a more sustainable planet. Next, we were transported into a bunch of other installations including: a universe in the depths of the earth that has interactive swings and looks like an underworld, a computer room that has tons of old technology parts that have not decomposed including a really cool throne with an amazing photo opportunity, a tunnel with a portal that is pretty cool to walk through, rooms with virtual movies playing on the screen where you can sit on the ground and watch the show, a room with giant artistic noses that look so artistic to explain how bees play a role in pollination and making our food supply with wonderful scents you can explore and smell while interacting with the VR Experience, and so much more. Do I Recommend this exhibit? Absolutely!

Such a cool experience with 4D immersive animation. Staff is very friendly and helpful. And it is better to download the app on iPhone in advance to get the better experience. They also provide ipad on site if you want have a phone. It is also very informative for kids to learn about environment and earth, also what we can do to make a difference. Total visit time is below 1 hour though, it is short considering the ticket price.

I attended Arcadia Earth for their Valentine's Day event. Great venue if you enjoy immersive art exhibitions!