Shockingly this futuristic millionaire's mansion in a New York lottery ad is not what it seems

The giant lounge in the modern mansion ad   Photo: YouTube

This all-white futuristic house of the future features in a New York Lottery commercial.

But you'll be surprised when you find out where–and what–this building actually is.

The room in the ad is part of a museum transformed into an exotic modernistic home   Photo: Elizabeth Felicella

It’s a little hard to believe the setting of this ultra-cool advertisement.

Well, turns out this mansion is part of the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria, Queens, New York.

MoMI is a cultural institution dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

The 'mansion' is actually the cafe situated at the back of the lobby   Photo: Wendy Moger-Bross

MoMI was designed by Thomas Leeser. The mansion’s room is actually the cafe at the back of the lobby.

MoMI offers an immersive experience with interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and a comprehensive collection of cinematic memorabilia.

The street entrance to MoMI   Photo: Google Maps

Visitors can explore the evolution of moving images, from classic films to cutting-edge digital media, and even participate in hands-on activities.

Watch the video, 'Future You' here, as it promotes the Cash-4-Life game for the New York Lottery:

View the video 'Future You' here, which promotes the Cash 4 Life game for the New York Lottery.   Video: YouTube

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