Balloon Museum in Austin opens 'Let's Fly' exhibition

The highly anticipated Balloon Museum is officially open in Austin at 2930 W. Anderson Lane. The pop-up marks the debut of the immersive “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibition in Texas, promising to transform over 65,000 square feet into a family-friendly world of air and imagination. The multisensory show aims to redefine how Austinites experience art, offering a blend of creativity and technology.

Tickets are currently available for purchase online at tickets.balloonmuseum.world.

Created by Italy-based Lux Entertainment, “Let’s Fly” explores concepts of flight, freedom, and lightness, using air as both a physical element and a symbol of limitless possibility. The exhibition showcases large-scale installations, luminous displays, and thought-provoking pieces from 19 acclaimed international artists. In a press release, Roberto Fantauzzi, founder of Lux Entertainment, noted Austin's creative spirit made it a natural choice for the museum’s next chapter in the United States. The museum also has hosted U.S. pop-ups in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

A significant highlight of the exhibition is “Mariposa” by Christopher Schardt, a stunning 26-foot butterfly sculpture adorned with 39,000 LEDs. This piece, originally featured at Burning Man 2023, invites visitors to swing beneath its wings, activating light sequences synchronized with a curated soundtrack. The exhibition also features a diverse array of interactive works. Lucas Zanotto plays with space in “Squeezed In,” an installation inhabited by oversized characters. Alex Schweder introduces “Her Joy,” a mirrored sphere that breathes and reflects light.

The "Hyperstellar" installation invites attendees to dive into a pool-sized ball pit, creating a total immersion in a mysterious universe with a sky of black balloons and cosmic wonders revealed on a 360-degree circular LED screen.

The Balloon Museum’s “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibition will be open through November 2. The museum’s hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The ticket counter will close one hour before the museum’s closing time each day. Tickets are also available online. Tickets are priced at $45.25 for adults (18+); $34.11 for children (ages 4-12); and $41.90 for teens (ages 13-17). Children 3 and under and youths with disabilities up to the age of 18 are free.