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Discover mind-bending optical illusions and immersive rooms at the Museum of Illusions Boston. Confuse your brain and senses while having loads of fun and plenty of photo-ops.
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Host or greeterEnglish
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Valid1 day
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Includes
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of Illusions Boston and all exhibitions
- Local taxes and fees
- Food and drinks
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Boston’s world of illusions featuring 60+ illusions
- Learn about vision, perception, the human brain, and more, and have fun doing it
- Bring the whole family along to defy gravity, grow and shrink, and walk on walls
- Take advantage of the many off-the-wall photo-ops that will amaze your friends
- Challenge your mind with memory and cognition puzzles in the Smart Playroom
Description
Experience the impossible with an entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions Boston. Immerse yourself in a world where your eyes will be in a constant battle with your brain. Located in the heart of Boston, this brain-boggling museum is a one-of-a-kind destination for optical illusions.
Challenge yourself in more than 60 visual and educational exhibits featuring holograms, stereograms, optical illusions, and immersive rooms designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. Defy gravity, grow and shrink, walk on the ceiling, experience infinite space, and much more.
Spend some time in the Smart Playroom with games that will stimulate and challenge your mind. Enjoy some friendly competition with friends and family while simultaneously improving your cognition, problem-solving skills, and memory.
Have fun while learning the mechanics behind each and every illusion you experience. And don't forget your camera or smartphone when you visit as there are eye-fooling photo-ops around every corner.
- Plan for about a 45 to 60-minute experience inside the museum
- Your ticket is valid only for the date and time you booked
- Children 4 and under are free and do not need a ticket
- There is a Smart Shop onsite which allows you to purchase many of the games you will find in the Smart Playroom as well as other MOI merchandise
- Wheelchair users can access most exhibits, but two immersive rooms with slanted floors are not accessible. These rooms can be bypassed easily.
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Adults13-59 years
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Seniors60-99 years
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Children5-12 years
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Military (with ID)0-99 years
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