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Museum of Illusions - New York

📍 Manhattan, NY

★4.4(13,449 Google reviews)💰$28-$35đŸ‘ļ5+

Interactive museum featuring optical illusions, sensory exhibits, and endless photo opportunities. Helpful staff assist with explanations and pictures for a fun family experience.

✓ Great for photos✓ Helpful staff✓ Mind-bending illusions✓ Interactive exhibits✓ Good for all ages
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★★★★★Featured review by Lilia Estenoz

Museum of Illusions was awesome! Our young adult children also really enjoyed it. All the exhibits were self explanatory and there was always someone from the team willing to explain and take a foto! A great way to spend a couple of hours! One older worker, in particular, was extremely helpful. He seemed to be the gentleman that was keeping the exhibits clean. Very professional and eager to help:) EXCELLENT!!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

This museum is perfect for families with children 8+ who enjoy interactive experiences and taking photos together. The self-guided format works well for all ages, from tweens to adults. Best visited on weekdays or earlier in the day to avoid crowds, and plan for 1-2 hours of entertainment.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Buy tickets online in advance for smoothest entry
⏰Visit on weekdays or earlier in the day to avoid peak crowds
đŸŽŸī¸Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring all exhibits
🚗Bring your camera or phone for lots of photo opportunities

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

13,449 Google reviews

Helpful and friendly staff100%
Great photo opportunities100%
Interactive and engaging exhibits100%
Educational with clear explanations80%
Can get crowded during peak times20%
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Lilia Estenoz

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Museum of Illusions was awesome! Our young adult children also really enjoyed it. All the exhibits were self explanatory and there was always someone from the team willing to explain and take a foto! A great way to spend a couple of hours! One older worker, in particular, was extremely helpful. He seemed to be the gentleman that was keeping the exhibits clean. Very professional and eager to help:) EXCELLENT!!”

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Nathan Sisk

a month ago

★★★★★

“My wife and I checked out the Museum of Illusions on our trip to NYC and we had a really fun time there. The staff was extremely friendly and helped take the pictures in this post for us. This place is great for kids and adults alike. It is self-guided and you can take as long as you want in each area. This is definitely worth the trip to check out if you enjoy optical illusions.”

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Janet Stiles

a month ago

★★★★★

“We had such a great time here. This museum was so interesting and and so much fun. It is crazy how our minds work. There are so many cool spots for great photos and interactive fun. The staff here are so awesome and so helpful. We spent a little over an hour here and got some great photos and learned alot. We definitely recommend checking this place out.”

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Manya Naidu

a month ago

★★★★★

“I took my 10yo daughter today and we had a lot of fun! Highly recommend visiting the museum of illusions. We spent around 2 hours there & we took a lot of pictures!! Some of the illusions are just mind blowing! The science behind it & the explanations are very clear. Helena (Manager) & Jullie (Expert) were very friendly & helpful! Overall, a great experience.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Museum of Illusions New York features mind-bending visual and sensory exhibits designed for interactive exploration and photography. The self-guided experience includes classic optical illusions and new exhibits, with friendly staff available to help explain illusions and assist with photos. The museum offers group visits, field trips, and private events among the intriguing displays.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 23:00
Tuesday10:00 – 22:00
Wednesday10:00 – 22:00
Thursday10:00 – 22:00
Friday10:00 – 22:00
Saturday10:00 – 23:00
Sunday10:00 – 23:00

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