Museum of Illusions You won't believe your eyes.

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Optical illusions, upside-down rooms, holograms and much more await you in the Museum of Illusions Hamburg. Step into a fascinating world of illusions!

Are you ready to put your senses to the test? Enter a fantastic place of optical illusions at the Museum of Illusions. Visitors of all ages will be amazed here. And quickly realise: nothing here is as it seems.

Fun is guaranteed!

Rooms that are upside down, change colour or confuse your sense of balance - surprising installations that trick the brain - and optical illusions that make you doubt your perception: There's a lot to discover on a tour of the Museum of Illusions Hamburg. Top tip: Always keep your mobile phone handy to take the most amazing photos!

Unsolvable? Try yourself in the Clever Room! 

In the Brain Gym, grey cells are really challenged: In the XXL Dilemma Games, the aim is to find the solution together. There are also puzzles and wooden riddles to try out.

The exhibition was expanded in 2024, so visitors can look forward to some spectacular new features. The redesign once again emphasises the commitment to always presenting exciting and innovative illusions.

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