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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Overview

Design your own glowing Empire State Building lamp in this hands-on DIY art experience in Long Island City, New York. Paint, personalize, and light up your own NYC souvenir in a fun, glow-in-the-dark studio setting.

🗽 Paint and personalize your own Empire State Building LED lamp
🎨 Use vibrant, glow-in-the-dark paints in a creative studio setting
💡 Create a one-of-a-kind NYC-themed souvenir to take home
🖼️ Enjoy a fun, hands-on art activity in Long Island City, New York

Full description

Celebrate the spirit of New York City with a hands-on creative twist at the Build Your Own Empire State Building Lamp experience in Long Island City. This DIY workshop lets you personalize a glowing LED night light featuring one of NYC’s most iconic landmarks. Using bright paints and a little imagination, you’ll design your own version of the Empire State Building in a glow-in-the-dark setting that feels both playful and immersive.
Perfect for visitors looking to take home more than just a keychain, this experience blends artistic expression with city pride in a relaxed, welcoming space. It’s a fun and easy way to create a one-of-a-kind NYC souvenir—something personal, meaningful, and ready to light up your shelf. Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, this is a memorable creative break from the usual sightseeing.

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
    Who can you accommodate for?
  • Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
  • Individuals with disabilities: Wheelchair accessible; service animals are allowed
    What to expect on the day of the experience?
  • Duration: The session lasts approximately 1.5 hours
  • What’s included: Art supplies, and one Empire State Building lamp included
  • Who will be present: An instructor will be present to guide the session; other guests may be joining (up to 25 people total)
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation
  • Photo/ video: Personal photos are welcome and encouraged
    How to prepare?
  • Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance
  • Parking: Street parking may be available in the area
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing that can get a little messy
  • What to bring: No special items needed; all materials are provided
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available on-site

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 15 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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