Question 1

How do you get to the Museum of Illusions?

Accepted Answer

A few steps away from Dubai Creek, the Museum of Illusions is in the centre of Al Seef, an Arabian market themed destination in Bur Dubai. Visitors can get to Al Seef by car or taxi, and then walk to the museum. If you spot a golf buggy and would rather not walk, ask for a ride to your stop!

Question 2

How does the Museum of Illusions work?

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Featuring over 60 installations, the Museum of Illusions works by presenting visitors with intriguing spaces and objects that employ optical tricks. The exhibits are fascinating and educational, allowing guests to interact with each, have fun and take pictures while they figure out the visual mechanisms in place. Illusions include the rotating cylinder, which is actually stable, and the seemingly anti-gravity room!

Question 3

How long does it take to go through the Museum of Illusions?

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With over 60 different exhibits, the Museum of Illusions in Dubai's Al Seef takes about 45 minutes to get through. However, you'll certainly want to spend more time here to understand how each illusion works and to capture mind-boggling photographs at each site.

Question 4

How much is the Museum of Illusions?

Accepted Answer

One of the best experiences in the city to sharpen the mind and test visual perceptions, Museum of Illusions tickets start from AED65 for children aged 3-15 and AED90 for those over the age of 16. The venue often has offers up for grabs too, such as summer specials and group discounts.

Question 5

What are the opening hours of the Museum of Illusions?

Accepted Answer

The city's most perplexingly fun experience, Museum of Illusions is open to visitors every day of the week. From Mondays to Thurdays, the venue operates from 10am to 10pm. On weekends from Fridays to Sundays and during public holidays, it closes an hour later – at 11pm.

Question 6

What is the family ticket for the Museum of Illusions?

Accepted Answer

The family ticket at the Museum of Illusions in Dubai is a group discount for families of four, including two children and two adults. Unlike the individual ticket prices, which are AED65 per kid (3-15 years old) and AED90 per adult, the family ticket costs AED250, allowing for a price cut of AED60.

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