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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.

Duration

1 hr

Open today

9:30am - 10:00pm

Enter the fascinating realm of optical illusions, both confusing and enlightening, at the Museum of Illusions.

    • Get ready to question your senses and learn perceptual tricks with 1-hour access to a unique set of installations.

    • Access all parts of the museum including the dizzying Vortex Tunnel, the mirror-paneled Infinity Room, a collection of holograms, and more.

    • Do puzzles in the Smart Games Room, interact with displays physically in the Inverted Room, and create some unreal shots for your Instagram.

    • Fun Fact: The first Museum of Illusions, inspired by the TV show ‘Brain Games’ on National Geographic, opened in Zagreb in 2015. Since then, the chain has expanded worldwide.

    • 1-hr entry to the Museum of Illusions

    • Access to all rooms & facilities

    • Support in English & Spanish

    • Live guide
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 290 reviews

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    Guests from United States, France, Hungary and over 14 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Caroline A

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    It was a great time visiting for my first experience! With not a big crowd, it felt like we had the place to ourselves.

    Parvuletu F

    Family
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    Super nice. The kids loved it. There are many places to eat near this location. A successful day. I recommend it.

    Beau K

    Group
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    I had a wonderful time with my family. This museum is surprising and allows you to take original souvenir photos.

    Adrian C

    Family
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    The site is very good. Pure optical and mental illusion. The spiral tunnel is the icing on the cake.

    María V

    Family
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Overcrowded, outdated, small.
  • A Matter of Perception

    The museum is a must-see including optical illusions and interactive displays that aim to test visitors' visual and cognitive abilities. The museum has a number of optical illusions, such as the Ames Room where guests look either smaller or larger depending on their location, the Infinity Room which gives the impression of unlimited space, the Ambiguous Cylinder that rotates yet appears to be stationary when seen through narrow openings, and more.

    Along with holograms and stereograms, there's an area filled with warped mirrors that make visitors seem wacky and out of place. Visitors may also engage with exhibitions by shooting pictures at a table with a concealed image that can only be seen when using a certain camera.

    Test Your Brain Power!

    Everyone from art lovers to science nerds will see, in the most intriguing and entertaining manner, how easily our own perceptions can fool us. Some mind-boggling tactics will help you learn more about the human brain and science; as well as your own eyes and how they sometimes perceive things that your rational mind can't make sense of. Don't miss the Smart Games Room, full of fun and challenging riddles. Puzzles like this are wonderfully entertaining but they also have the potential to drive you absolutely crazy!

  • 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

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

    • Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • Show your ticket at Museum of Illusions Madrid.

    • Address: Calle del Dr Cortezo, 8, 28012 Madrid, Spain.

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Tirso De Molina. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the attraction.

    • Board buses 6, 26, 32 or M1 to get you there.

    By Subway Service

    • The closest subway station is Tirso De Molina. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the attraction.

    • Board subway service 1 to get you there.

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