Museum of Illusions

This Toronto attraction is one of several Museum of Illusions worldwide. It features over 70 art installations and optical illusion exhibits.

Illusions include familiar ones like the kaleidoscope to unique and mind-boggling ones like the Anti-Gravity Room. This marriage of art, science and entertainment will have the whole family chatting about the experience for hours.

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A person’s hand holding up a globe reflecting lights. — Toronto | Museum of Illusions

How to get to Museum of Illusions

Location: 132 Front Street East, Toronto

By car: The Museum of Illusions is located in Old City, downtown Toronto. Limited parking is available at the Go Park Garage.

By transit: The Toronto Transit (TTC) provides direct streetcar service to the museum. It is located approximately a 15-minute walk away from Union Station.

Know before you go

The Museum of Illusions is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online or at the entrance. Tickets are timed entry and allow for a 45-minute visit. There is no bag or coat check area.

Things to do at Museum of Illusions

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See mind-boggling illusions

Exhibits range from hands-on illusions in the Smart Playroom to puzzling installations like the Cloning Table and holograms that pop out of their frame.

Enjoy a themed visit

Watch for special events and seasonal additions like Halloween-themed activities.

Celebrate at the museum

From birthday parties to personalized experiences, host your next event at this one-of-a-kind venue.

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View of a person’s feet beside an optical illusion of a tunnel. — Toronto | Museum of Illusions

Interesting facts about the Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions founders, Roko Živković and Tomislav Pamuković aimed to offer visitors a mix of education and entertainment, which they dubbed “edutainment”, through interactive illusions.

The first museum was opened in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015, and its popularity led to its rapid expansion around the globe. Currently, there are over 45 locations, including Toronto, New York, Dubai, Chicago, Athens, Paris and Istanbul.

The Museum of Illusions is the world's largest chain of private museums.

Last updated: November 25, 2024