Discover the fascinating world of optical illusions at the Museum of Illusions Vienna. Explore 12 Grand Illusion Rooms and interactive exhibits filled with surprising visual effects, unusual perspectives and playful discoveries for family and friends.
Pose for photos that seem to defy gravity in the Reverse Room, watch friends appear to grow or shrink in the Ames Room, and test your sense of balance in the Vortex Tunnel. Step inside the Walk-In Kaleidoscope to surround yourself with colourful patterns and reflections.
Discover illusions inspired by Vienna. Create an extraordinary photo that makes you appear to climb the façade of Otto Wagner’s famous Majolikahaus. Encounter Empress Elisabeth in the Following Eyes Illusion and see how her gaze seems to follow you around the room.
Keep your smartphone or camera ready, as you become part of the illusions and capture surprising moments together. Along the way, challenge yourself with tricky wooden puzzles that encourage you to think creatively and look at problems from a different angle.
Located in the heart of Vienna, the museum is housed in the historic Baroque Palais Esterházy, where composer Joseph Haydn once worked. Its high vaulted ceilings and traditional windows provide a distinctive setting for a visit full of curiosity, discovery and fun.
