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Museum of Illusions

πŸ“ Central Business District, CO

β˜…4.6(7,141 Google reviews)

Museum of Illusions Denver houses visual, sensory, and optical illusion exhibits across its gallery. Staff photo helpers are stationed throughout to help visitors capture standout shots. Visits typically run 1-1.5 hours.

βœ“ optical illusionsβœ“ photo experienceβœ“ helpful staffβœ“ 16th Street Mallβœ“ school-age kidsβœ“ immersive exhibits

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for school-age kids and tweens who engage with optical tricks and love capturing shareable photos. Staff photo helpers make a real difference for families wanting memorable shots. Younger children enjoy the visuals, and the central 16th Street Mall location makes it easy to combine with a broader Denver day out.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Accept help from the in-house photo assistants - reviewers consistently say they made the visit significantly better
⏰Plan for around 90 minutes if you want to photograph most exhibits thoroughly
🎟️Located directly on the 16th Street Mall, so public transit and nearby parking garages are the easiest access options

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Sheri Beard

5 months ago

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β€œIt was Fun! I went with my 10 yr old daughter. Kelsi running the front desk was so Kind and Helpful! Joshua was so thoughtful and friendly helping us to take one of a kind pictures in the museum maximizing our visit.”

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Grant Hobbs

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β€œTerrific time with my kiddo here , thanks Sean this 5 stars r definitely all your doing amigo it’s an experience we won’t forget”

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Summer L

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β€œSean was great! Helped us get amazing pictures!”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Staff photo helpers praisedFun & memorable experienceGreat for older kids

Overview

Museum of Illusions Denver sits on the 16th Street Mall and packs in dozens of visual and sensory illusion installations. Dedicated staff photo assistants - flagged repeatedly by name in reviews - guide visitors through the best angles and help capture one-of-a-kind images. Families with a 10-year-old and above tend to get the most out of the conceptual exhibits, and a full visit with photos runs around 90 minutes.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-21:00
Tuesday10:00-21:00
Wednesday10:00-21:00
Thursday10:00-21:00
Friday10:00-22:00
Saturday10:00-22:00
Sunday10:00-21:00

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