When is Museum of Illusions Washington DC open?
Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM; Sun 10 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Museum of Illusions Washington DC
- 4.02.0k reviews
- Closed now
Small hands-on museum at CityCenterDC with over 50 optical illusion exhibits, including the Tilted Room, Rotated Room and Ames Room.
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When is the best time to visit Museum of Illusions Washington DC?
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 Washington DC indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Museum of Illusions Washington DC good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Museum of Illusions Washington DC cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Museum of Illusions Washington DC?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Museum of Illusions Washington DC?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Museum of Illusions Washington DC?
CityCenterDC, 927 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Is Museum of Illusions Washington DC wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Museum of Illusions Washington DC
- 2 Seven Reasons · 1 min
- 3 Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee · 1 min
- 4 maman · 1 min
- 5 Tatte Bakery & Cafe · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.0from 2.0k reviews
Known for
- Ames Room
- Tilted Room
- Holograms
- Photo opportunities
What people say
- People like:
- Helpful staff, interactive exhibits, good photo opportunities
- Worth knowing:
- Small space that gets crowded
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Seven ReasonsLatin American · 1 min walk
Good nowDolcezza Gelato & CoffeeSweets · 1 min walk
mamanBakery · 1 min walk
Tatte Bakery & CafeBakery · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.