Visitors interacting with an upside-down room exhibit at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.
Person holding playing cards in front of mirrors at the Museum of Illusions.
Visitor interacting with optical illusion exhibit at the Museum of Illusions, Madrid.
Visitor interacting with colorful light exhibit at Museum of Illusions, Madrid.
Visitors walking through a colorful tunnel at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.
Visitors experiencing an upside-down room at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.
Man holding playing cards with reflections and floating cards at Museum of Illusions.

Tickets to Museum of Illusions, Madrid

Madrid
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Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

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Explore Madrid's Museum of Illusions, where your visual and cognitive abilities are put to the test through fascinating optical illusions and interactive displays. Experience wonders like the Ames Room that alters perceptions of size based on location, the Infinity Room with its illusion of endless space, and the stationary yet rotating Ambiguous Cylinder viewed through narrow openings. The museum also features holograms, stereograms, and warped mirrors for a truly unique visual adventure in Madrid's vibrant heart.

Explore a unique set of installations for one hour and challenge your senses with perceptual tricks.

Enjoy access to all museum areas including the dizzying Vortex Tunnel, mirror-paneled Infinity Room, hologram displays, among others.

Engage in puzzles at the Smart Games Room, physically interact with Inverted Room displays, and capture some surreal photos for Instagram.

The first Museum of Illusions was inspired by National Geographic's TV show ‘Brain Games’; it opened in Zagreb in 2015 before expanding globally.

Admission for one hour at the Museum of Illusions

Entry into all rooms and facilities

Support available in both English and Spanish

On-site tour leader

Visitors interacting with an upside-down room exhibit at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.

Visitors interacting with an upside-down room exhibit at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.

Located in Madrid, Spain, the Museum of Illusions offers a fascinating journey into optical illusions and interactive displays designed to test your visual perception. Visitors will encounter various mind-bending exhibits such as the Ames Room, where one's size appears altered based on their position, and the Infinity Room that provides an illusion of endless space.

The museum also features the Ambiguous Cylinder, which seems stationary despite its rotation when viewed through specific angles. Additional attractions include holograms, stereograms, and a room with distorted mirrors creating whimsical reflections for guests to enjoy.

Engage Your Senses

  • A hidden table invites you to capture images that reveal concealed pictures only visible under certain camera conditions.

The Museum of Illusions caters to art enthusiasts and science aficionados alike, offering an entertaining exploration into how our perceptions can be easily deceived. Through mind-bending techniques, visitors learn about the workings of both their own minds and scientific phenomena related to vision. The Smart Games Room is a highlight, presenting puzzles that are not only enjoyable but also intellectually stimulating.

Person holding playing cards in front of mirrors at the Museum of Illusions.

Person holding playing cards in front of mirrors at the Museum of Illusions.

Visitor interacting with optical illusion exhibit at the Museum of Illusions, Madrid.

Visitor interacting with optical illusion exhibit at the Museum of Illusions, Madrid.

Visitor interacting with colorful light exhibit at Museum of Illusions, Madrid.

Visitor interacting with colorful light exhibit at Museum of Illusions, Madrid.

Important Information

  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

It is highly recommended to make sure your cameras are charged and have sufficient memory to best enjoy this experience.

Operating Hours

  • Mon to Thu: 11am to 9pm
  • Fri: 11am to 10pm
  • Sat: 9:30am to 10pm

Sun: 9:30am to 9pm

Visitors walking through a colorful tunnel at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.

Visitors walking through a colorful tunnel at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.

Visitors experiencing an upside-down room at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.

Visitors experiencing an upside-down room at the Museum of Illusions in Madrid.

Ensure your cameras are charged and have enough memory space for capturing those mind-bending moments at the museum.

Plan to visit earlier in the week or on weekdays when it's open from 11am to 9pm, as weekend hours extend into late evening.

The Museum of Illusions offers wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility, making it a great option for families with young children or those needing mobility assistance.

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Operating hours

Museum of Illusions - Madrid

Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:30am - 9:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

The museum is open from Monday to Thursday between 11am and 9pm.
Live guides are not included in this museum experience.
The original Museum of Illusions was inspired by 'Brain Games' on National Geographic and opened in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015.
Yes, the museum provides facilities that are accessible for wheelchairs as well as prams or strollers.
On Saturdays, it's open from 9:30am to 10pm, while Sundays have operating hours from 9:30am to 9pm.
It's highly recommended to ensure your cameras are charged and have sufficient memory space so you can capture great photos during your visit.
The entry provides 1-hour access to explore all installations in the museum.
Support is available in both English and Spanish during your visit.
You'll encounter a variety of optical illusions such as the Ames Room, Infinity Room, Ambiguous Cylinder, along with holograms, stereograms, warped mirrors, and more interactive displays.
Visitors can do puzzles in the Smart Games Room, interact physically with displays in the Inverted Room, and take unique photos for Instagram throughout various installations like the Vortex Tunnel and Infinity Room.
Yes, you can bring a pram or stroller as they are accessible throughout the museum.
Support in both English and Spanish will be provided throughout your experience at the museum.
The museum features optical illusions like the Ames Room, Infinity Room, and Ambiguous Cylinder, as well as holograms, stereograms, and warped mirrors.
Your ticket provides you with 1 hour of access to all parts of the museum.
Be sure not to miss the Vortex Tunnel, Infinity Room, and Smart Games Room for engaging interactions.
The ticket does not include a live guide service, so you'll explore independently or use available support staff for assistance.
Facilities such as wheelchair accessibility and pram/stroller access ensure that everyone can enjoy their visit comfortably.
It's highly recommended to have your cameras charged with sufficient memory, especially since you'll want to capture many photos during your experience.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the museum is open from 9:30 am to 10 pm and 9:30 am to 9 pm respectively.
The Infinity Room is filled with mirror panels that create an illusion of endless space for guests to explore and photograph.

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