House of Dreamers
House of Dreamers, an interactive, multisensory exhibition at the ExCeL Waterfront, is designed by Italian creators Elena and Giulia Sella. The experience blends a dream-themed interactive immersive exhibition with whimsical installations, giant ball pits, and upside-down rooms. Highly tactile and visually surreal, it feels like walking straight inside a vivid bedtime storybook where kids can dive into giant ball pits.
Visitors can walk through an inverted upside-down room, dive into a massive pink ball pit, swing among suspended clouds, and explore an enchanted light-projected forest. Every visitor receives a wearable 'DreamBand' and accesses AI-powered moments, such as creating personalized digital dream art and scanning drawings that come to life. Designed for all ages—from toddlers playing in interactive installations to adults soaking up the vibrant, Instagrammable spaces.
- Insider tip: Make sure your phone battery is fully charged! There are photo opportunities everywhere, and kids love diving into the pastel ball pit.
Times change seasonally — always check before you set off.
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