The Museum of Illusions in Vienna is an experiential museum suitable for children and adults, featuring a variety of interactive and educational activities. As you move through the museum, you’ll be amazed again and again by its clever tricks and illusions. It’s a wonderful place to take funny and strange photos that will serve as a great souvenir from your trip to Vienna – don’t forget to bring a camera! This museum is fun and educational, where you can learn about vision, perception, and the human brain.
Purchase an online entry ticket for the Museum of Illusions
This is what the Museum of Illusions looks like
What’s in the museum?
- The True Mirror: Mirrors can be deceiving. Are you really seeing yourself as others do? This exhibit lets you discover your true reflection for the first time!
- Stereogram: A stereogram is an image within an image, featuring hidden 3D objects. These can only be seen by standing very close—until your nose nearly touches the picture—at which point the concealed image is revealed.
- The Tilted Room: Ready to drastically change your perception of the world? The Tilted Room will make you look at the world from a different angle. Take funny and creative photos—the sky’s the limit.
- The Ames Room (Dwarf and Giant Room): On one side of the room you’ll feel like a giant, while just a few meters away you’ll feel like a dwarf. The space creates the illusion of rapid shrinking and growing, making it perfect for fun and quirky photos.
- The Vortex Tunnel: This room will make you feel unsteady, pulling you into a vortex of illusions. Is the room actually spinning, or is it all in your mind? You’ll have to see for yourself.
- The Infinity Room: The room that never ends. A room of mirrors where you can see yourself an infinite number of times!
- Head on a Platter: Have you ever, in your wildest dreams, imagined your head being served on a platter? Even if you haven’t… now you can try and see if it’s really possible. Don’t worry, we tried it, and it doesn’t hurt at all.
- The Chair Illusion: The human brain can sometimes give us a real headache. What is considered big and what is considered small? In this room, you probably won’t be so sure anymore.
- Holograms: Impressive 3D images depicting human evolution.
These are just a few of the museum’s exhibits and activities—there’s plenty more to explore. Here are some additional details to help you prepare for your visit:
Additional Essential Information for Your Visit
The museum is not large, so a one-hour visit is definitely enough to experience it all.
Please note: Don’t forget to bring your camera or smartphone. All the fun is in taking funny and special pictures.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Admission Cost:
- Adult: €16
- Child (5-8): €12
- Student, Senior: €14
- Child under 4: Free
Museum Website
Purchase an online entry ticket for the Museum of Illusions
How to get there?
The museum is a 2-minute walk from the Herrengasse underground station. The orange line (U3) stops at this station.
Address: Wallnerstraße 4, 1010 Wien
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What can you do after visiting the Museum of Illusions?
Since you are in Vienna’s first district, there is no shortage of excellent attractions you can continue to. The first district has about 14 recommended attractions. You can read about them in the article we prepared on recommended attractions in central Vienna
If you’ve already been to most of the attractions, you can stop for a meal or coffee at one of the famous spots like Café Central, the typical Viennese coffee house Café Hawelka, or Zum Schwarzen Kameel. If these places don’t appeal to you, we have prepared a comprehensive list of recommended cafés in Vienna. For general recommendations for a visit to Vienna, you can check out our comprehensive guide to Vienna.
