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A must-visit in Madrid, the Museum of Illusions offers highly interactive exhibits that are sure to captivate you. Located in the city's heart, this museum features displays that will keep you coming back for more.
A must-visit in Madrid, the Museum of Illusions offers highly interactive exhibits that are sure to captivate you. Located in the city's heart, this museum features displays that will keep you coming back for more. The illusions here will challenge your mind, making you wonder how they work, and require your participation, whether you're exploring Madrid alone or with others. If you're visiting with children, this spot is a great addition to your itinerary.
The museum even includes a dedicated installations section where you can learn about illusions and play with toys that boost your cognitive skills. It's a gentle reminder that what we see isn't always as it seems and this museum is a testimony. For an intriguing dive into the world of illusions, this museum is a must-see.
Highlights
• Try out the head on a platter and learn what it is like to trick your eyes by just using mirrors.
• Understand the importance of perspective by trying out the change of sizes in the Beuchet chair and outgrow your friends.
• Try to count the number of clones at the cloning table while you try to figure out how it works.
• Celebrate any of your occasions like birthdays or anniversary at the museum.
• Indulge in team building activities with your work colleagues in the group activities.
How To Reach
By Car: Museum of Illusions is 4.2 kilometres away from the city centre of Madrid. To reach, you will have to travel for up to 11 minutes by taking the Av de Menendez Pelayo.
By Bus: Take a bus to Campana bus stop and the Museum of Illusions is located 200 metres away. You will have to reach by walking for at least two minutes.
Best Time To Visit
Museum of Illusions is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year.
The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. The best time of the day to visit the Museum of Illusions will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Other Essential Information
- Tourists are recommended to be careful at the exhibits if they are prone to migraines or seizures.
- There is a dedicated kids section you can check out, if you are visiting with your kids.
- Do stop by the souvenir shop to get some merchandise before you conclude your visit.
- Group visit bookings must be made well in advance, so plan things accordingly.
- Visitors aged 3 years and below can visit the museum free of cost, but the minimum age requirement is 8 years.
- If you are planning to gift something to your near and dear ones, do check out the gift cards available in the museum.
Go to the rotated room
Have you ever wondered what it is like to experience a world which is upside down? As the name suggests, the rotated room is designed with everything with a 90 degree rotation. You can simply play around and take some amazing pictures as a souvenir. The room here is designed to resemble a living room with a chair and table for you to play around with the amenities.
Experience the vortex tunnel
This is a tunnel with a bridge where you will feel like the bridge is rotating. In reality, you are staying still and the tunnel around you is rotating. However, you will feel like you are losing out on the balance by experiencing all that is happening. The tunnel is decorated with a lot of ultra violet stickers and paints that light up when you walk into the tunnel. As you try to gain your balance when in the tunnel, the best you can do is to experience the thrill and excitement.
Watch the kaleidoscope
You might have used a kaleidoscope, but this is where you can experience what it is like to be in one. Made with a lot of mirrors stuck next to each other, all you will see is infinite reflections. The overall look is known to be psychedelic and full of amazement. As you try to understand how there are so many reflections, we recommend observing the changing shapes and images in the tunnel.
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