Really special spot. Take time to strike up conversation with the groundskeeper.

Today I went to see the gallery and it was for some reason freaky I freaked out because of how weird the exhibit is I stay for a few minutes and I don’t am speechless because it’s just so weird(don’t criticize me art lovers I’m basing this on my experience)

I appreciate the uniqueness of it. Usually I like these type of things, but somehow I was on the impressed with this one. That said I hope it doesnt go away. I may visit again to see if I can get a better feel for it.

Go here. This is the whole reason we/you live in/come to NYC.

Very calming, take you back to nature when you’re in a busy city like New York City.

The smell is everything. Its a transcendent journey to step off the busy streets of Soho into this quiet, natural nook. The gallerists are awesome and very welcoming too!

Peaceful with a distinct smell. Incredible use of space with lots of natural light. A great installation to visit in SOHO.

Perceive, smell, see the brown of the earth in the day light of the room – pure peace & beauty, and a fantastic experience. not to miss when your are in SOHO.

Saw it in the early 80s and fell in love with the “idea”. It’s incredibly indulgent considering the cost to maintain it. Plus they had to get special permits to inactivate the sprinkler system because the water would render it WAY to heavy and the floor would collapse. The DIA foundation is the most extravagant art organization with buildings throughout Manhattan. The Rothko Chapel in Houston... incredible ible collection

Dont expect a lot coming here but it is certainly something quirky that you can be sure not everyone you know who has visited New York has seen. It is what it says on the tin, no pictures allowed.Not open every day so check in advance.Basically you buzz a door at the address for the Earth room and someone lets you in. You climb a flight is stairs and its there.The area surrounding is nice, so on a warm day go down and check out the surrounding boutiques.

Worth seeing if you are in the neighborhood, but dont go out of your way to visit.

The Earth Room is an interesting installation by the artist Walter De Maria.It is essentially a room filled with raked soil.Photography is prohibited.Its interesting how this piece of art can reveal unique perspectives of the viewer. For example, I found it unsettling that earth was trapped inside the confines of a room but a friend found the sight of raked soil comforting!

I guess this is art too.A second floor Manhattan loft completely filled with earth two feet high.You walk in, stand and look, say to yourself what the h....), and walk out. Then you start contemplating on what you saw and experienced.You take something away with you for sure.If you are in the vicinity, go take a look.

This is the COOLEST place ever! You must see it!

The name is self-explanatory: 280,000 pounds of dirt, 22 deep, covering 3600 square feet. Intended for a three-week exhibition in a second-floor Soho loft, it has remained there for the past 42 years. It is both monumental and futile—an affront to capitalist sensibilities. It is free to visit and there is nothing to buy. There isnt even much to see—the lights are not turned on, and visitors stand behind a clear barrier. But the scent—akin to a used bookstore in the stairwell, closer to that of a forest floor as you ascend the steps—transports you. Its worth the trip.

Very unique exhibition, its been there 41 years! I just wanted to walk on it, but you cant do that, cuz... Its an exhibition, and you would just make it dirt if you walked on it. If you have enough melanin you will just want to touch it too.

This was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had in New York City. It is beautifully ridiculous experience right down town. Be prepared to be amazed. The name while short is a perfect description, this is a room of earth.

Located above Poltrona Frau, checked timings as opening times are limited. Dont expect to spend more than 5-10 minutes. Theres one viewing area for the large surface. No picture, as per artist request... Worth stopping by if youre in the area.

Relaxing, strange, and totally worth seeing - if you like dirt, anyways. Fun aside for busy shoppers and a meditative space for someone looking for peace and earthy aromas.

If youre looking for a quiet place to meditate while fresh soil wafts into your nostrils, this is the place.

Calm and not crowded, I was visiting it alone.

Clean atmosphere to settle your thoughts and meditate. Found the smell of soil to be relaxing and your senses are calmed here. Would definitely recommend this place to those who need time to themselves for a bit. Oh and no pictures can be taken here courtsey for the artists work.

Its a room full of dirt. Think about it.

This is closed for the summer 2019. Opening sept 11. Who is watching the dirt???

Best place in the world. I would love to be buried here.

One of the truly unique experiences to have in New York. Something everyone should go see at least once, if for nothing more than the absurdity of it all. But really, it’s all about the smell.

Wild. Closed in summers

Lots of great art! Its public too

A decades-long, calm, yet ambitious installation. Always a delight. Bill, the buildings super and the gallery overseer, is attentive, friendly, and quick to help out

Its weird, but its free. Plus theres no false advertising here: its just a room thats full of dirt.

Artistic, tranquil and meaningful

Very interesting secret place. Visit if youre having a SOHO walking tour

Really weird piece of artwork but entertaining both getting into it and seeing it. Artist has simply film a room to about the two feet feet and dark rich soil thats it.

Closed for now, reopens septber 2019

Free and weird - impressive your out of towners - pop in here - don’t tell them you are heading in - awesome surprise

Great art

Loved this space!

A fascinating and beautiful work of art

Smells good; has a contemplative aroma.

ATTENTION: DIRT BUT NO WORMS. This dirt is probably FAKE. As a side note, dont even TRY to talk dirty to this dirt. It could care less. REAL dirt presses its dirty lips against your ear and has a rebuttal. By the way, Wikipedia has an entry of famous fictional worms. Here are some of my favorites: Dr. Worm from They Might be Giants, book worm character from various childrens reading programs and a giant worm monster from Whats New Scooby Doo. Do you know what all these worms have in common? You wont find a single one of them at this exhibition. To quote the late, great Aquabats, some worms escaped with their lives. they excreted soil. yeah. yeah. yeah. I can only pray that this is true. I hope you can join me in lighting a candle for the worms. Afterwards, you can meet me around the corner at Mooncake Foods to share a lime rickey.

Amazing!!!

Interesting art and quiet.

Its a room filled with earth. Five stars for honesty.

How could you not love an art installation this out of the ordinary? Its been there for FORTY YEARS and hopefully will be for a long time more. Ring the buzzer, head on upstairs, and you can be there as long or as little as you want--and its worth it for however long you stay.

Its a room full of dirt. A very cool room full of dirt.

Not much to see

Apparently this place is closed, but forgot to tell anyone.

Not worth a special visit but free

Closed until September 11

A unique experience and a quick, interesting stop for visitors

Closed, No website Info.

Extraordinary

Beautiful experience

Neat.

A great site to see

The place is closed for summer!

Beautiful

Classic

Love that dirt!

So cool. So hip. So earthy!

Weird place, free and totally worth a visit

I like the smell.

Great installation, worth a stop

A room filled with dirt

Its nice!

Just go and see.

Worth it. Glad this exists.

Im glad I stopped by.

It works because it is so absurd: a large room filled with earth.