Museum of Illusions, Chicago

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Experience the impossible with an entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions Chicago. Immerse yourself in a world where your eyes will be in a constant battle with your brain. Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, this brain-boggling museum is a one-of-a-kind destination all about optical illusions. Illusions challenge you to see things differently and reveal a lot about how your brain interprets reality. Experience more than 60 visual and educational exhibits featuring holograms, stereograms, optical illusions, and immersive rooms that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. Illusions include: defying gravity in the Tilted Room; growing and shrinking in the Ames Room; walking on walls in the Rotated Room; experiencing infinite space in the Infinity Room; confusing your mind in the Vortex Tunnel; posing in the Beuchet Chair; meeting your doppelgangers at the Clone Table. Then spend some time in the Smart Playroom with games that will stimulate and challenge your mind. Enjoy some friendly competition with friends and family while simultaneously improving your cognition, problem-solving skills, and memory. Overall, the museum is designed to encourage you to have fun while learning the mechanics behind each and every illusion you experience. And don't forget your camera or smartphone when you visit as there are eye-fooling photo-ops around every corner.

Museum of Illusions, Chicago: Our most recommended tours and activities

Chicago: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

Chicago: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

Experience the impossible with an entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions Chicago. Immerse yourself in a world where your eyes will be in a constant battle with your brain. Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, this brain-boggling museum is a one-of-a-kind destination all about optical illusions. Illusions challenge you to see things differently and reveal a lot about how your brain interprets reality. Experience more than 60 visual and educational exhibits featuring holograms, stereograms, optical illusions, and immersive rooms that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. Illusions include: defying gravity in the Tilted Room; growing and shrinking in the Ames Room; walking on walls in the Rotated Room; experiencing infinite space in the Infinity Room; confusing your mind in the Vortex Tunnel; posing in the Beuchet Chair; meeting your doppelgangers at the Clone Table. Then spend some time in the Smart Playroom with games that will stimulate and challenge your mind. Enjoy some friendly competition with friends and family while simultaneously improving your cognition, problem-solving skills, and memory. Overall, the museum is designed to encourage you to have fun while learning the mechanics behind each and every illusion you experience. And don't forget your camera or smartphone when you visit as there are eye-fooling photo-ops around every corner.

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3.6
(15 reviews)

Visiting the Museum of Illusions in Chicago was an amazing journey from start to finish and well worth every penny! Your eyes will play tricks on you all the way through, making it an incredibly engaging experience. You never know what surprising illusion is waiting around the corner. The abundance of photo opportunities makes this a must-see adventure for anyone visiting downtown Chicago. It's a captivating experience that will leave you marveling at the wonders of perception. Highly recommended!

The science of it all was amazing. The upside down picture. The hanging from a balcony. My favorite the Michael Jackson " lean. I sent that picture of my three granddaughters to all my family and friends. Thank you for the experience.

We had a blast! Caitlyn was super helpful in helping us get the best pictures and enjoyment from our visit.

It was great i came at ten and nobody was here. So the guide took my photo since i was traveling solo.

A lot of fun. Helpful staff made our visit really enjoyable. Will definitely recommend you