• The Museum of Illusions is an engaging, multisensory experience like no other. MOI is filled with more than 60 exhibits, including immersive rooms, which will challenge your brain, stimulate your senses, and ignite your curiosity about science. The museum welcomes guests of all ages and the photo-ops are a content creators dream!

  • Ticket availability at the door is limited and not guaranteed. To guarantee entry, please purchase your tickets online. Best ticket prices are found online.

    • Optical illusions are common in photography and can be really fun to discover,
    • Makes you feel like something is wrong with your eyes when actually it’s just the camera,
    • You’re about to embark on an incredible journey,
    • With a simple twist of the stick, you can cause an automatic mental illusion that will fool your brain,
    • Optical illusions are common in photography and can be really fun to discover!

  • Tickets are not required for children ages four and younger. They can enter MOI for free!

  • We offer refunds and rescheduling for up to three days before your ticket date. Note that rescheduling is subject to availability, but we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Please email us at [email protected] with the following information:
    • Name and email of the ticket purchaser
    • Date/time of your current tickets
    • New date/time requested (alternatively, your request for a refund)

  • No, you’ll be with us for about 45 to 75 minutes. The reference to 20 minutes is your ticket time arrival window. Please arrive at the museum at any time within that arrival window. We stagger guest arrival times to optimize the guest experience and prevent crowding.

  • For the most part, yes. Wheelchair users can easily enter and view most of the exhibits. We do have two immersive rooms that are not accessible due to their slanted floors. We apologize, but the nature of those rooms requires that the floors be slanted. Guests who need to bypass those rooms can easily do so.

  • We welcome children of all ages, including infants. Strollers are permitted, but we do recommend compact or umbrella strollers.

  • Guests can find parking meters on the street. There are also parking garages on 4th Street between Market and Chestnut. Unfortunately, we do not offer any parking validation at this time.

  • As per local guidance, we do not currently require face masks. MOI maintains strict COVID sanitation procedures, and we stagger guest arrival times to allow for social distancing.

  • Yes! We welcome groups of all sizes and discounts are available for groups of 15 people or more. We regularly host school groups, corporate events, and private facility rentals. The Museum of Illusions Philly offers a one-of-a-kind experience that groups of all types and age ranges will enjoy!

  • Please email [email protected] to discuss your group event.

  • Not at all! Everyone is welcome to explore our Smart Shop, where you’ll find exclusive MOI merchandise, souvenirs, accessories, and one-of-a-kind puzzles and games! Come on over and shop smart today!

  • Glad you asked! Visit our Smart Playroom during your trip to MOI and challenge your mind as you compete with family and friends. The Smart Playroom is filled with brain-teasing dilemma games and puzzles that can enrich your memory, cognition, and problem-solving skills.

  • While birthday celebrations are welcome, we do not have a party room available for use.