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MuseumBo-Kaap
Museum of Illusions Cape Town
- 4.71.9k reviews
- Open now · till 8 pm
Interactive illusion exhibits on Kloof Street, including a vortex tunnel and photo rooms; suits all ages.
Quick answers
Museum of Illusions Cape Town in short
When is Museum of Illusions Cape Town open?
Mon–Wed 9 AM–8 PM; Thu–Sat 9 AM–10 PM; Sun 9 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Illusions Cape Town?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Museum of Illusions Cape Town indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Museum of Illusions Cape Town good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Museum of Illusions Cape Town cost?
Tickets R250 adult (children 4–12 R200; under 4 free).
Do you need to book Museum of Illusions Cape Town?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Museum of Illusions Cape Town?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Museum of Illusions Cape Town?
10 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Museum of Illusions Cape Town wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pmsunday9 AM–8 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Museum of Illusions Cape Town
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Good to know
- Tickets R250 adult (children 4–12 R200; under 4 free)
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.9k reviews
Known for
- Vortex tunnel
- Photo opportunities
- Interactive exhibits
What people say
- People like:
- Helpful staff, mind-bending interactive exhibits, fun for all ages
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Kloof Street HouseVictorian · 2 min walk
Good nowUnframed Ice CreamSweets · 2 min walk
Chingadas Mexican Cantina Cape TownMexican · 2 min walk
Egghead DinerDiner · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.