The Management Board of Travel-Mates, which includes an expert on fantastic phenomena and a specialist in wonderful entertainment, unanimously nominates the Museum World of Illusions in Warsaw as the best magical museum on the map of Poland. This place really charmed us!
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Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw – the best attractions
We literally lost our heads when entering the Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw. Actually, we left them on the plate. It was enough to go under the table for magic to happen! Calmly, our heads returned to their right places without any problems.
Moments later we had to fight our way through the Vortex Tunnel. At first glance, it is just a bridge running through the center of a circular rotating cylinder. It looks very innocent and inviting. Upon entering, it turns out to be a crazy centrifuge at full speed. An unforgettable adventure, our brains and labyrinths have gone crazy. This time we didn’t lose our heads, only our balance.
Our hearts were also stolen by a modest kaleidoscope. It gives the impression of a small mirror triangle. But when you approach it or put your head inside, its reflection is cloned an infinite number of times. That looks great in a photo (see below) or a video (see: Tik-Tok/IG). In one moment, thousands of Patryks appeared in front of me.
Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw – other attractions
The attractions that were on the podium are, of course, only a small part of what happened to us at the Museum World of Illusions. We also entered the mirror rooms where we miraculously multiplied.
Playing with the perspective was great too. We stood face to face with a voracious animal jumping out of the wall. Then we seated Patrick comfortably in Buchet’s red chair.
We have been misled by optical illusions more than once. The first one, the so-called ‘concave mask illusion’, made us feel a bit creepy. When we looked at Einstein’s face, it turned out that her expression changed depending on our position.
We also tried to play the flat piano. We didn’t manage to get any sound out of it, but it looked so realistic. Finally in Ames Room we made Patrick a bit smaller.
We documented everything in the pictures, and you can see the evidence in this post. Not all of the photos turned out to be perfect – we keep our fingers crossed for you to do better. Finally, we will only add that the World of Illusions Museum is a completely different dimension of entertainment.
Muzeum Åšwiat Iluzji – how to get?
You can get here by car, bus, tram and metro. Regardless of the means of transport, however, you will have a short walk, because the World of Illusions Museum is located at the Old Town Square (No. 21) where entry is prohibited.
Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw – prices and opening hours
- Normal ticket – PLN 40.
- Reduced ticket – PLN 30.
- Children 3-6 years old – PLN 10.
- Family tickets – PLN 90-120.
- Senior ticket (65+) – PLN 32.
- If you are under 3, you enter for free.
- Organized groups are welcome – with a group of min. For 10 people, the ticket costs PLN 28/30 (Monday-Friday/weekend).
Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw is open:
- from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00.
- on weekends from 10:00 to 21:00.
Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw – tips
- Read the descriptions of attractions carefully. There you will find not only instructions on how to take a good photo but also interesting stories and surprising curiosities.
- You don’t have a private photographer? Do not be afraid to talk to other visitors. All the photos in which we are the two of us were taken by strangers and no one refused. It is also a good training for establishing interpersonal relationships. 😉
- If you go to the World of Illusions, be sure to take advantage of the fact that it is located in the very center of the capital – visit the Old Town Square and the Castle Square. You will feel the atmosphere of historic Warsaw.
Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw – worth it?
- Patrix – 9/10. The two hours at the World of Illusion were very pleasant. We have already been to several museums related to magic and illusion and many attractions are repeated in all these places. However, the Museum World of Illusion has by far the most unique exhibits. We haven’t seen the Vortex Tunnel or the ‘magic table’ anywhere else. It’s definitely worth experiencing.
- Wiolczix – 8/10. We are quite experienced when it comes to ‘magical attractions’ and this is probably the best place of this type in Poland. In the Museum World of Illusion in Warsaw I lost my head for the first time ever! Vortex Tunnel made me so dizzy. Praise to the creators for providing detailed descriptions of each attraction.
World of Illusions Museum – frequently asked questions
How much time in the Museum of Illusions Warsaw?
Spend at least 2 hours visiting the Museum of Illusions in Warsaw and taking advantage of all the attractions.
Where is the Museum of Illusions in Warsaw?
The Warsaw Museum of Illusions is located at Rynek Starego Miasta 21.
How much do tickets to the Museum of Illusions in Warsaw cost?
A regular ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Warsaw costs PLN 42; for children aged 3-5 – PLN 22; for school children aged 6-18 and students up to 26 years of age – PLN 32. Children up to 3 years old enter for free.A
What’s interesting in the Museum of Illusions Warsaw?
In the Warsaw Museum of Illusions you will find a lot of interesting optical illusions. Be sure to enter the room of mirrors, play with perspective at Chopin’s piano, stand on the ceiling in the “inverted room” and enter the Vortex tunnel. A visit to the Museum of Illusions is a place where you can take amazing photos.