New York City Sights

New York Earth Room

#529 of 1880 things to do in New York City

#5671 of 27290 things to do in North America

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  • Address
    • 141 Wooster St
  • Transport
    • N, R, W to Prince St
  • Website
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • noon-6pm Wed-Sun, closed 3-3:30pm

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Lonely Planet review for New York Earth Room

Since 1980 the oddity of the New York Earth Room, the work of artist Walter De Maria, has been wooing the curious with something not easily found in the city: dirt (250 cu yd, or 280,000lb, of it, to be exact). Walking into the small space is a heady experience, as the scent will make you feel like you’ve entered a wet forest; the sight of such beautiful, pure earth in the midst of this crazy city is surprisingly moving.

 

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