Without giving TOO much away, the general gist is that you’re following the wild ride of the motel founder J.P. Entering the Portal to Elsewhere We are going in deep, inside the world of the Madcap Motel.Īs we ventured to room 433, rumored to give us access to a hidden portal to another dimension, I could tell my husband looked concerned as he asked, ” This isn’t going to be scary, is it?” In short, it isn’t! Everything about the Madcap Motel is upbeat and fun. And in case you’re wondering, no, this isn’t a real hotel where you can stay overnight. But he looked a little confused and asked, “Wait, are we staying here tonight?” Clearly, I need to do a better job explaining our date night plans. My husband Kevin is always up for any adventure I spring on him. And suggested that if we had “any emotional baggage” we would be able to “check it at the front desk before entering our room.” Amazing! Checking in just like at a “real hotel.” Though, you definitely won’t get the same questions from the hotel staff. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the motel check-in staff who informed us that our room was nearly ready. They’ve created a theatrical experience that channels the fun and carefree spirit of the 1960s, mixed with artistic photo backdrops. Clearly, some pop ups are much better than others! However, the creators of the Madcap Motel have done something unlike any of the others before it. We love Instagram museums and over the years have done everything from the famed Ice Cream Museum to the COVID-era “drive through” pop up experiences and even a pizza pop up museum that made us a little sick to our stomach for a few days after. Time to Check In: A Motel That is So Much More Waiting for our room to “open” as we walked inside the Madcap Motel. Through a seemingly normal 1960’s-themed motel room, guests merge through different dimensions to uncover an interactive series of 19 whimsical and thought-provoking adventures. The Madcap Motel combines experiential trends like Instagram playgrounds and immersive theater into a wondrous experience. Instagram Pop Up Museum in Los Angeles: What Sets Apart Elsewhere at the Madcap Motel Kevin is so excited to check out the Madcap Motel, the latest and greatest pop up museum in Los Angeles. And we have to say, the wait was well worth it. But over a full year later, the Madcap Motel is back in business in downtown LA’s Art District. There was that whole global pandemic, putting everyone on lockdown. Wait, that date sounds so familiar? Oh that’s right. Kevin and I have been waiting to check this place out ever since it was planned to first open (back in early March 2020). But this isn’t just another “selfie museum.” One of the many dioramas inside the Madcap Motel. Looking for an escape from this past year? Who isn’t? Elsewhere at the Madcap Motel is the newest Instagram pop up museum in Los Angeles that you’ve likely seen popping up on your feed.
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