FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo

Fantastic experience: 5/5 if you are: • a child • neuro-divergent • on the spectrum • tripping As a sober adult, I found it wasn't very entertaining. It was like a random collection of burning man art fails with a particularly Portland crunchy budget vibe. It was kinda like a budget, kid version.

Fantastic experience: I brought my grandkids to this fascinating adventure. We enjoyed it all, and had so much fun doing the scavenger hunt as well. We are eagerly awaiting the next installment, and will be first in line!

Fantastic experience: My one year old had such a good time here. What a fun place! So sad to hear it's closing. Definitely check it out if you can.

Fantastic experience: Very unique experience, many nooks and crannies packed with creative playfulness and eye-popping color. My favorite installation was the push button light up dancing furry whale! Also the hall of lights, which was greatly enhanced by the provided glasses. We can't wait for the next iteration!

Positive experience: Update: @Fathom, does the content change during adult hours or just that there aren't children there? My comment was about the lack of plot beyond a flimsy premise and complexity to discovering secrets or playing with the space. The absence of children doesn't change any of that. FATHOM was an okay experience. The space and art were well done and there were many cool parts. Overall it was a good value for the money, however having been, I wouldn't go without bringing children, as the lack of complexity of the puzzles, world building or coherent and continuous plot didn't feel made for adults. Overall, it was nice that it gets people downtown where they'll probably stop at a few more businesses.

Fantastic experience: What a fun afternoon trip! My partner and I spent a few hours here soaking up all the fun art and interactive exhibits, and there’s definitely lots to enjoy for adults and kids alike. A huge variety of installations and fun little surprises everywhere. Hoping a new experience follows!

Fantastic experience: Super fun experience! lots of photo opportunities and liked the puzzle!

Positive experience: Fathom was a super fun event to check out! It was wonderful to get free admission for my birthday and the missions were entertaining.

Fantastic experience: This was a great way to celebrate my 49th birthday! I love code solving puzzles and scavenger hunts. Both were easy enough that we could get them done before my son decided he was ready to leave - his max time somewhere is usually 30mins we were here for an hour. The space is beautiful and feels magical. Public parking in the same building with a $5 weekend special. After we walked to Ben and Jerry's! I heard there is an afterhours adult only option. Not sure what that offers.

Fantastic experience: It was awesome. I couldn't quite tell from the website but it definitely feels like a kid oriented activity, which is what I was looking for. As a parent I had a lot of fun watching my kids enjoy the art and helping them figure out the little mysteries. As an artist I was blown away by the craftsmanship of the space and the creativity of the world they made. Kids will love it, I think a lot of adults will enjoy it in same way the kids do, and if you're an art lover it's definitely worth a visit. I bought tickets online and got a discount for being on SNAP, which is awesome.

Fantastic experience: We were a group of four adults and it was a fun and playful experience. We enjoyed seeing the creative multi media installations. There’s a lot to explore and the treasure hunt and puzzle game that they provide helps you to check out every nook and cranny. I appreciated that the staff were low-key in the background, available if you needed them but out of the way if you didn’t. Check it out while it’s still there.

Fantastic experience: Super, over-the-top cool mystery adventure for families, couples, groups...something for everyone. The staff were in character and made the scientific hunt even more engaging

Positive experience: was super cool, but a little more on the kid activity side. artwork was amazing but it was a little crowded for the space. super cool, maybe if they had some sort of adult only night it could be more enjoyable for some :)

Fantastic experience: Really awesome and fun. Cute/cool immersion. Better experience than hopscotch. Imo Trying to go back with family before it leaves

Fantastic experience: SO fun, and weird. Quirky oceanic art and everything is interactive! Usually scared to touch and walk around art but they encourage you to explore and interact with everything. Super nice people and colorful lights! Slimy baby is my favorite.

Fantastic experience: Fun activity especially on a rainy day. Not comparable to hopscotch (which is way better for adults in my opinion.) Definitely better for children. If you’re an adult I highly suggest taking an edible. The glasses definitely make things more fun. I went through the whole thing in 25 minutes. It was fun and enjoyable.

Fantastic experience: This is a fun immersive art experience where they give you a little bit of direction in the beginning and a series of tasks you can complete with your kids for extra fun. Definitely bring the family. This is not a solo trip. It’s very friendly for little kids. The staff that works there is great! They really help you get the most out of the experience.

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal, from the beginning to the end an experience that caters to the adventurous and curious!

Fantastic experience: If you've ever been to Meow Wolf, this feels like a mix of a smaller version of that but also an escape room with zero pressure? So much fun to interact with art!

Fantastic experience: what a fantastic, whimsical experience!! as a native, this is what I want portland to be. I've been putting off going 1.) because of the limited hours (understandable, I just work retail lol) but 2.) I was scared this would be tiny/gimmicky/soulless in a corporate influencer photobooth way ,, but I was so wrong! glad we finally lucked out on time off to check it out. everything (besides the AI sea monster clips on one of the ship windows ) feels so homemade and full of love. in a time where being an artist couldn't be less valued, it's really invigorating to see so many hands tinkering away at passion projects in spite of it all. very inspiring to see so many affordable/SCRAP-esque materials at play. so many ideas and possibilities to take home into my own work. at the moment, I find it exceedingly rare to feel this sort of hope and joy for both creatives and our city. thank you all for doing what you do also - the big puzzle was unexpectedly a little tricky for us two adults !!

Fantastic experience: My son and I had so much fun visiting. Very inspiring art and we spent a good amount of time!

Fantastic experience: An excellent immersive art installation with great puzzles to solve. Highly suggested to get there earlier and have amble time to solve the puzzles and to explore the fun aspects of this installation. Use the scientist to help you out. This is an ever evolving installation and it will be fun to go back to.

Fantastic experience: Whoever made the Outer Wilds reference in the exhibit you know who you are. You're awesome.

Fantastic experience: We spent a wonderful afternoon as guest researchers at Fathom, exploring Portland oddities. Fathom was interesting and fun to wander through. We had a mixed-age group including children and adults. Everyone had a unique and amazing time. The art and installations plus the deeper story elements I highly recommend stopping by and researching yourself! They offer free admission within 7 days of your birthday. Tickets are easily purchased in advance with staggering arrival so there is no wait at the door. There are plenty of nearby parking garages with affordable parking but you could also take the Max. I was in awe of the work and ingenuity of these artists.

Fantastic experience: This was a fun night! I went with a couple of girlfriends one evening, but purposefully did not look at too many pictures or reviews because I wanted to be surprised. I was not disappointed! It’s visually stunning and fully immersive - there is so much to look at and explore. The scavenger hunt was tricky, but we worked it out with some clues from one of the cast members. This is fun for all ages, and be ready to spend about 2 hours to experience everything. Be aware that younger children may be creeped out by some of the art, ect. I liked that it was set up like we were on a mission, but that we could do as little or as much as we wanted to with the puzzles and whatnot. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Place is great we went with my girlfriend's daughter but plan on going back on the adults only time to enjoy the psychedelic type features a little differently.

Fantastic experience: If you are a lover of art and the efforts that go into all the designing and installation of such, you will definitely appreciate Fathom. Yes, agreed, it's a short stay IF you do not look at details, or if you do not do the scavenger hunt. HOWEVER, if you do participate, you could spend up to 1.5-2 hours there. I took myself and my 3 kids. 14, 10 and 10 and they loved it. No, this is not Hopscotch, so please lower your expectations, but do appreciate the art and the efforts to display this fun and visually creative theme.

Fantastic experience: FATHOM by Roboto Octopodo is an undersea dream! ​​ I recently went to their Treasure Your Booty class, a collaboration with Booty Luv® Fitness (yes, the name alone sold me), and it was everything I hoped for. Imagine a creative playground under the sea, where you’re surrounded by glowing jellyfish, neon coral reefs, and ​vibes that make you feel like a mermaid. If you’re looking for something whimsical, interactive, and wildly creative, this is ​it. 10/10 recommend diving in. ✨

Fantastic experience: The scavenger hunt and deciphering the clues is SO fun and all the art and decorations are very neat. Highly recommend!!!!

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I went on Sunday early evening and had the best time. Was such a great way to spend time together exploring, observing and solving. The staff was so helpful and so fun to interact with and help solve all of the different phases of the puzzle. Honestly the staff is what made the whole experience phenomenal!! We’ve recommended this to so many friends after going. I hope they make more installations in the future!! It’s such a great way to feature so many local artists and makers.

Fantastic experience: Very cool immersive art installation. So many cool art mediums, and u can see so many cool styles and inspired pieces and minds come together. Great to take kids to. It was a lovely sensory stimulation with all the diffrent textures and visuals and noise/music. Cool interactive pieces as well and, little scavenger hunt. Great job to the artists!

Fantastic experience: One of my favorite things about Portland is all the wonderful creativity from its inhabitants. When you find a way to immerse yourself in a focal point of creativity, your imagination grows. This attraction is worthy of your time, your support and admiration. Please go check this out!

Fantastic experience: The kids (teens/preteens) had a blast solving everything and exploring the interactive pieces. It was a unique experience

Fantastic experience: came for the psychedelic art and puzzles, stayed for the slimy babies. 14/10 Marx

Fantastic experience: So fun! My eight and four year old were fully engrossed for over an hour and a half and I had to drag them out of there. Really loved the scavenger hunt!

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed my experience a lot! I went for my birthday, over the weekend. It was immersive, and well made. It wasn't just a small room, there was a lot to see and explore. The details were incredible! This would be enjoyable for young kids who just want to run around and look, and adults who have a better appreciation for solving puzzles and what it takes to craft an art experience like this. Not too expensive, well worth the price of tickets. Staff are friendly and helpful, and add to the experience. The sensory experience was nice for me- dim, moody lights. Some pulsing, or moving lights. Lots of different sounds to listen to in different areas. Not extremely loud for me. Overall, a wonderful fun time!!

Fantastic experience: A fun way to have a multi-aged outing. It incorporated art with a scavenger hunt. We spent two hours there which was perfect. Staff was friendly and helpful as were other visitors. We opted for street parking which seemed safe in the area this is located.

Fantastic experience: Fun beyond my expectations but a very intense sensory experience! Would not reccomend going in unprepared if you are sensitive to lights. My group of three had a very postive visit during their mask required hours and were very impressed how much detail was throughout every area. I have a migrane disorder and am sensitive to lights, especially flashing/strobbing lights. Staff were receptive to my access questions and described how to avoid the most intense area. We were given novelty glasses to wear, I was unable to wear them at any point, but one of our party said they were enjoyable as an added layer. I brought sunglasses just in case, which were ultimately not needed as I could orient away from flashing lights once all the way inside. The entry tunnel was a mild strobing effect, it is maybe 6 ft and then you're inside the exhibit. The intense area was easy to avoid by not going down a side passageway, and the other 90% of the space was spacious and easy to navigate. I could put my manual wheelchair right up to most everything and really enjoyed a lot of the kid height art. Highly reccomend for sensory seekers to light and touch.

Fantastic experience: This is such a fun, interactive art installation. We had so much fun finding all the different hidden scenes and solving the puzzle! I can’t wait to see what they become. ♥️

Positive experience: This was fun! I would say it's a bit underwhelming only because I just went through Meow Wolf's Omega Mart recently. BUT! That does not mean this is any less of an experience. It was charming, and the staff was wonderful. The interaction with the exhibit overall was fun, I wouldn't mind doing another one when it comes back.

Positive experience: I enjoyed the scavenger hunt, and experiencing different art.

Fantastic experience: We loved visiting Fathom! Definitely go check out the portal while it’s open!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic local spot for a young teen's birthday party! One is never too old for a scavenger hunt and immersive art. We loved it! Great for home school adventures too.

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed this experience! Was busy but not too crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Glad to see so many people of all ages. You can buzz through and enjoy the lights and art, or linger and work through the scavenger hunt / puzzle which was just enough to make you think but not something to get frustrated with.

Positive experience: Tried to order tickets last night. I tried 4 times because each time I did it would go to this page that basically said they were unable to process at the time. After the 4th time I wanted to check my banking account to make sure nothing was being charged to my card but sure enough there are 4 44$ pending transactions! I'm not rich. I'm living paycheck to paycheck so for this to happen really effects my lively hood. That's my living money. Had to call the bank to dispute the claims and said could take up to 10 business days. No way to actually get a hold of anyone here. Once this is figured out I will not give my business to this place. Ruined my girlfriend's birthday. I was just trying to take her out to do something fun. Edit: they took care of the problem promptly and offered free tickets for the inconvenience.

Positive experience: Fun place pretty expensive for the things it has not many things for adults to enjoy but it's cool and nice to try

Fantastic experience: My mom is almost 60 and I'm 20, we both could've spent half the day here! We were walking around and solving three rounds of puzzles/clues for almost 5 hours. There was so much detail and many interactive displays to check out, and we both bought marxes at the gift shop after. So much fun, appreciate all the work that goes into these events, and will 100% come back in the future!

Fantastic experience: This was so fun and interactive! The staff was very kind. My son loved it! We are visiting from out of town so this is a great place to explore! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Fathom is one of the most unique interactive art exhibits I have ever been to! Perfect for date night, time with friends or family, and kids will love it too! I would highly recommend to anyone living in OR visiting Portland...is it truly one of a kind!

Fantastic experience: I can’t even remember how I found out about this place. It might’ve been through the Portland winter light festival. Anyway, I had a girlfriend visiting and we thought this would be a fun thing to do and if you really want to enjoy this, I would say don’t ruin it and look at the pictures, go there completely blind. The place is not that big but the art is really cool and you can find a lot of minute details of like little scenes and fun things that are just super cool and unique and creative. Also, all the people that work there are super into playing their roles and it really adds to the fun of it. We didn’t solve the puzzles, but there were a lot of people who seemed like they were really enjoying that aspect of the treasure hunt and decoding the symbols and I think I would really like to go back and try to approach it from that perspective, I think that would be really cool. Anyway enjoy this place while lasts and support local artists!!!!

Fantastic experience: This was a wonderful, weird, and a lot of fun. We had such a good time with the scavenger hunt, it made for a good way to really look at all the details. So many good buttons to push and levers to pull!

Fantastic experience: So well done and fun. There are three levels of puzzles and codes to figure out. Definitely a must see.

Fantastic experience: FATHOM was so much fun! We showed up on a whim on a Sunday afternoon, after getting turned away from that other “immersive art experience” as we hadn’t purchased tickets in advance. We waited less than five minutes in the cozy lobby before heading into the depths. My puzzle-loving husband and I had a great time piecing together the lore and secrets, and our toddler had a blast with all the exciting colors, lights, textures and sounds. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: This place was SO incredible. Fun for the whole family. The glasses made everything ten times better. Absolutely would visit again. Worth the 1.5 hour drive by far.

Fantastic experience: Fathom was sooo cool! I went in pretty blind and didn't know what to expect but had SO MUCH FUN! Such a cute date! It was so trippyyyy

Fantastic experience: Me and my 7 year old had a really great time. Theres so much to look at and explore and if you want to really dive in, the codes and scavenger hunt are really fun. Even without those, its a lovely experience just to see the artwork and cool activities.

Fantastic experience: This was so fun and you can tell how much work went into not only doing all the design work, but putting together the clues for the scavenger hunt. I love that a lot of the decor is upcycled too! I went for a friend's birthday, which happened to be a few days after mine, and had a great time. I definitely think everyone should experience it.

Fantastic experience: So fun and creative. The scavenger hunt is great, you really have to search and think pretty hard to find the answers, which was really fun for us. The lights and art are beautiful and also silly. Another thing that was off the charts amazing was the staff. They are so helpful in general, but one staff member did a great kindness for me. I have sensory issues and I got overwhelmed by the noise. I was walking around plugging my ears and he noticed. He offered me noise cancelling headphones. This seemingly small thing is really so important for people with disabilities. I don't remember his name but if you see this thank you so much!

Positive experience: It is ok. It's not like the much more tactile Teamlab exhibits but it is great for kids. I enjoyed it myself but my companions did less. It's a worthy exploration if you happened to have consumed an edible. I wished I had.

Fantastic experience: Fun scavenger hunt that's interactive. The kiddos loved it and it was pretty fun for all of us. Very creative art and structures

Fantastic experience: It's so rad how Portland has tapped into the current experiential art wave. Where Hopscotch is special and fun, Fathom brings a whole other side to what this kind of art experience can be. Each of the installations of Fathom feel handcrafted, heartfelt, & labored on by intricate, complex, and special beings. The installation feels like intergalactic folk art that's been elevated and given a more appropriate platform. One where we can explore on our own, with our friends, with our hands, our eyes, our hearts, and imagination. You don't need to see the profiles or artist bios to know that they have acquired a diverse team of artists (deep sea scientists) bringing a myriad of stories, experiences, and aesthetics. Without a ton of contextual information the display reads as queer and inclusive to me. Somehow all of these many hands & projects come together in this fantastical curation. I love the experience of an installation that merits many walk throughs. Fathom is a delight for the ADHD brain that can follow whatever TF thread it wants and circle back at its own pace as many times as it needs. I'm glad the work keeps getting held over, it's a delight to reclaim a space that has become surrounded by way less interesting things. It's truly a treasure to get to experience. I'll be going back, I think this time with my polaroid...

Fantastic experience: What a unique, fun and creative way to spend an evening or afternoon. It is truly a fun experience for all ages. Even my 83 year old mother loved her experience!

Fantastic experience: Such a great time!! We came here for my 40th a few weeks ago and came w our son and a few friends. My family *loves* puzzles and ciphers. Getting to go through the puzzles to get to the end surprise was absolutely worth it! The artists… sorry, the “scientists” who created this exhibit are amazing and so intensely creative. Not gonna lie, we snagged a few ideas for home decor while we were on the hunt. Do yourself a favor and get your buns down here. I can’t wait to take my mom when she comes into town, she’ll have a blast!

Fantastic experience: Really fun experience, enjoyed the various puzzles and scavenger hunts. Walked around for about 90 minutes, participants ranged from 6-8 years old up to 50-60ish. They give you light-distorting glasses (think 3D glasses, but prism style) when you walk in, just fyi for anyone that might not be able to do something like that.

Fantastic experience: Do you like art or creativity or conservation or the mysteries of the ocean or colors or fun or games or if you're not an interesting person do you at least like keeping your children entertained for an hour or two so you can have a shred of peace? DO NOT MISS THIS ✨‍♀️✨

Fantastic experience: It is awesome and I highly recommend going and checking this place out if you love art/interactive art. Having so many talented artists in one place where you can be for an hour and a half, enjoying yourself the whole time is really a spectacular experience! Lots of funny and fun stuff to look at, for kids and adults alike! Highly recommend - we've been there twice, we'll probably go once every 6 months or so ⭐️

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to explore. Went for a date night here and had a blast. If you like art and sea life you’ll like it here.

Fantastic experience: So fun! Get a reservation they book fast

Fantastic experience: My boyfriend and I (28 & 29 y/o) had a great time here! They give you glasses at the beginning of the tour and it's imperative you wear these. We were so excited and impressed by the different perspectives, one of the tour guides overheard us & gave us a "secret" pair of glasses, which made the tour so much more mesmerizing. We spent about an hour 15 walking through, and still didn't find everything on the scavenger hunt sheet. The way the art and decor is designed is with the intentions of viewing it through these different lenses.

Positive experience: First of all, overall we had a blast. The downside was that the scavenger hunt was too hard, granted there were a few people around to help so we should have just asked sooner. But if we got some basic directions or pictures of what the fictional words were it would have made more sense. My kids (13, 10, and 8) got super frustrated and when I intervened it was almost impossible for me as an adult even after asking for help a few times. They should make it easier to give a sheet with directions to explain...decode the back side and it will tell you where to go for clues. Very fun overall, and the attention to small details was so fun!

Positive experience: It was ok, cute for little kids. Kinda like a low budget meow wolf type place. It gets super crowded for how small it is and folks let their little ones run wild….so you’ll hear nonstop crying from kids bouncing off something they bumped into. Not sure I’d say it’s worth 20 bucks a ticket, but it was good to get a free bday ticket to split the cost.

Positive experience: Quite fun as a group of silly adults, but definitely more kid oriented. If you're expecting something on par with Meow Wolf or TeamLabs, that's not the vibe here. Fathom is a whimsical, crafty, upcycled exhibit that feels very Portland. It's cute, and while I had fun with my friends, it might not be for everyone. Those looking to feel fully immersed in another world without effort need not attend. Those who enjoy appreciating the creativity of the builds, scavenger hunts, and silly little details will have a great time. 3/5 - solid fun for most audiences, but not a knock your socks off experience.

Fantastic experience: I brought my toddler and after getting scared walking in, she decided it was the coolest place ever. I wish we had time to go back up again before it gets taken down! Interactive with a scavenger hunt of sorts. Fantastic. Babies all the way to elderly and everyone in between were all having a great time while I was there. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THESE ARTISTS DO NEXT! If you want MeowWolf, go here and skip HopScotch.

Fantastic experience: Super fun. It's creative and imaginative place. There's fun riddles to solve throughout the place to solve if you want.

Fantastic experience: This was so cute and quirky. Not recommended for littles under 4yr, and I can see why 16yr and older after dark. We came with the niece and nephew ages 10 and 12. They had a blast! The textiles and details were outstanding I wouldn't have minded coming back as an adult date with um... some additives on deck.

Positive experience: It was worth seeing but the activities for exploring the area were kind of confusing since a lot of the scavenger hunt items did not have descriptions. The final activity involved a lot of work that did not particularly pay off. It was a cool space to explore though. I liked the whale.

Fantastic experience: Fathom is a great place to spend a few hours, taking in all the sights, touching all the things, taking pictures and completing quests. My family of 4 (2 grown ups, 2 middle schoolers) very heartily enjoyed ourselves. There were so many details to check out. There was something for everyone and we are very glad we went.

Fantastic experience: Went with my kid and she loved it. She wasn't into the displays so much but she frickin' LOVED deciphering codes and figuring out the combination lock.

Fantastic experience: Fathom is a SPECTACULAR experience!!! I have been gushing about it to friends, family, co-workers, even strangers! I spent almost two hours searching every nook and cranny for clues, hidden treasures, and easter eggs. Researchers (staff) were very kind, helpful but not overly so, and kept the theme running through their friendly yet silly attitudes. Small kiddos, families, couples, and elderly folks were all scrambling to find the secrets and clues. This experience is fun for little ones who can enjoy the bright lights and interactive pieces and for adults who can put their detective skills to work. The 5D glasses are very fun and even work outside of the exhibit! Overall, Fathom blew my expectations out of the water. I was immersed in this artistic, creative, and silly adventure. I can't wait to see what Roboto Octopodo does next! :)

Fantastic experience: So much fun and so creative. The glasses especially made the whole thing so trippy and cool. We couldn’t figure out the scavenger hunt, but had a great time trying nonetheless.

Fantastic experience: Fathom was super fun. SO fun. I thought I basically knew what to expect, but Fathom really blew my expectations out of the water. I don't want to describe any of it, or post photos, because discovering it all is a big part of the fun. It's all really well done, and the artist's touch and vision really shines. All the staff were really fun to interact with, there to enhance the experience but never rushing or interfering with exploration. I loved it so much. Can;t wait to see what the artists do next.

Fantastic experience: There are very few activities both my 8 year old & 16 year old like doing together. This was a hit! Visually beautiful, and intellectually stimulating, we were all determined to find all the clues and complete all the side quests. It was not easy, but super fun. Highly recommend seeing this exhibit while it's still here. Thank you for adding such enjoyment to downtown again!

Fantastic experience: A fun and immersive installation that clearly had a LOT of labor (and love!) go into it from a huge team of contributors. Interactive, with a scavenger hunt to self-guide your experience (and helpful 'researcher' guides in case you get stuck). Plan to spend around 2 hours exploring, depending on how much of a completionist you are. This would be fun for kids, but there are also hours just for grown-ups (which is when I went).

Fantastic experience: This exhibit is super fun and changes frequently enough to be worth more than one visit. My 8yo is especially enamored of exploring and solving the puzzles and mysteries. We've been several times and taken friends too, each time we've found something we didn't see before.

Fantastic experience: Quirky and fun. Very good for elementary and teen kids with family. Lots of things to discover. The scavenger hunt was a bit!

Fantastic experience: Great fun, I'm sure for all ages. Our group ranged from 16-45 years old and we had a wonderful time. The scavenger hunt made it like an escape room but without the stressful time limit. I loved seeing all the upcycled materials.

Negative experience: Slightly entertaining for my 3.5 and 5 year old boys, but it is not worth the money and it's just plain weird. Nothing is 3d and if it was it would be way cooler. Wearing the glasses did nothing but make it hard to walk around. If you're a super nerd in regards to puzzles and things of that nature, it might be entertaining. Clean bathrooms was the positive.

Fantastic experience: Fathom was great! The artistry was impressive and unique and the puzzle that went along with it was engaging enough. If you aren't someone who enjoys puzzles it is optional, but it was fun to discover something new and the puzzle forced us to go through a second time with new eyes which I thought was really neat. Fathom is absolutely worth it but time is running out! So get your tickets and support local immersive art!

Fantastic experience: You should go. It's really nice as an art exhibit, but there are many layers of puzzle solving and sleuthing depending on how deep you want to dive into the hidden mysteries! I went with my boyfriend with no expectations, and we had so much fun! This truly is good for all ages, from tiny kiddos to 103 yrs old, because you can play at whatever level you are feeling up to. We spent over 1.5 hrs here because we wanted to find and complete everything.

Fantastic experience: Portland's version of Meow Wolf has added many elements since we first saw it at Winter lights festival, amazing and fun for all ages!

Fantastic experience: Fathom is not only a deep sea exploration and scavenger hunt (watch out for bottom feeders) it's also a time-travel portal! We anticipated maybe an hour-and-a-half for a thorough visit; we were astonished to emerge almost three hours later, with grumbling stomachs, having had great fun exploring all the nooks and crannies, tracking down as many Marx as we could (difficult to find initially, but once you find one it seems they're everywhere!) This is an astonishingly cool art installation and wonderfully creative. Highly recommended to get everyone out of the house and away from screens and enjoying some wonderful world-building and team-work. I hope some iteration of Fathom is able to find a new permanent location after January!

Fantastic experience: Really had a fun time at the exhibit with my friends. If I did it again I’d go later in the day after kids go to bed. Friends solved the puzzle and I just vibed looking at the lights in the trippy glasses.

Fantastic experience: Fathom was so much more than I anticipated. Fantastic experience for me and my 3 kids. Highly recommended and worth every penny. I would like to come without my kids to take on the second level mystery challenge.

Fantastic experience: I had so much fun at this museum. The fact that you could touch and feel everything for the most part was awesome. I will be going back.

Fantastic experience: Super fun! This is an awesome spot for a date. The staff really stayed in character and were super helpful. The Scavenger hunt was a blast!

Fantastic experience: What a fun place! Definitely had some creepy vibes too, but it sure didn't seem to bother the little ones running around. We were given rainbow diffraction glasses which were cool for a few things, but we're overwhelming for other pieces of the exhibit. The best part was the code hunt my 12-year-old dug into.

Positive experience: Cool exhibit! Keep your glasses on for as much of it as you can! It helps the magic/experience. We are in our early 30s and came with no kids. You can still have a lot of fun like we did! The scavenger hunt didn’t really make sense but the art was cool! Love how hands on it is! Buy tickets online

Fantastic experience: Super cool! A scavenger hunt through an immersive art installation. You can engage at multiple levels, and the staff are all very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Very unique and exciting art museum/play house.. you are welcome to touch and play the entire area is trippy, but it looks safe for anyone with seizure disorders as there are no flashing lights, just UV. (I would still call and double check) There is a puzzle and treasure hunt; the adventure itself should take about an hour or so.

Fantastic experience: Super fun time for the whole family. If you’re familiar with Hopscotch- think that + a super fun scavenger hunt. Great art, a million things to look at and do, some fun interactive things, and each exhibit is finely crafted. Awesome theme. The kids in it were losing their minds on the scavenger hunt and because they were occupied, they weren’t annoying. Besides occasionally wizing past super fast. You could get through things in 30 minutes and spend an hour + if you participate in the scavenger hunt. Even longer if you really want to soak all the cool art in and figure out how they made it all.