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Museum of Illusions, Meatpacking District
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Museum of Illusions

  • 4.413k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 11 pm

A hands-on, illusion-packed museum where perception is playfully challenged; expect immersive rooms, holograms, and optical exhibits perfect for interactive photos. Great for families and curious travelers seeking mind-bending displays, light-hearted science demonstrations, and lots of photo ops.

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Museum of Illusions in short

When is Museum of Illusions open?

Mon–Tue 10 AM–10 PM; Wed 10 AM–7 PM; Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit Museum of Illusions?

It's at its best 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 indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Museum of Illusions cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Museum of Illusions?

77 8th Ave,New York, NY 10014.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 2 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 11 pm
monday
10 AM–10 PM
tuesday
10 AM–10 PM
wednesday
10 AM–7 PM
thursday
10 AM–8 PM
friday
10 AM–11 PM
saturday
10 AM–11 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–11 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Museum of Illusions
  2. 2 787 Coffee · 2 min
  3. 3 Empire Cake · 3 min
  4. 4 Aux Merveilleux de Fred · 3 min
  5. 5 Cafe Luna · 4 min
77 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014(opens the map)DirectionsTo Meatpacking DistrictWebsitenewyork.museumofillusions.us

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 13k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Playgrounds

The feel

  • Lively
  • Trendy
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Around Meatpacking District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.