Museum of Illusions - New York
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
The Museum of Illusions offers a collection of interactive, illusion-based exhibits designed to spark curiosity and provide unique photo opportunities, making it a quick and engaging experience for families.
Key Highlights
- ✓Interactive displays and kid-friendly tricks engage visitors' curiosity and imagination.
- ✓Provides numerous unique photo opportunities and 'instagrammable spots'.
- ✓Even when busy, wait times for individual activities can be fast.
- ✓The exhibits are described as 'fun' and 'neat' when not overcrowded.
Standout Features
- ⭐Interactive exhibits that challenge perception.
- ⭐Abundant 'instagrammable spots' and photo opportunities.
- ⭐Displays with 'kids-friendly tricks'.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Visit 'early in the afternoon' to potentially avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
- →Take your time at each exhibit (allow ~45 minutes for a thorough visit) as the space isn't large.
- →Be prepared for potential crowding and exhibits being occupied by others for extended periods.
- →Pay attention to instructions at each exhibit to fully understand and appreciate the illusions.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Perceived as high-priced and not offering sufficient value for the cost by some parents.
- ⚠Can get severely overcrowded with 'hundreds of people' and no apparent limit on entries, leading to a rushed and cramped experience.
- ⚠Visitors reported people 'hogging the infinite mirrors making tik toks for over a half an hour' without staff intervention.
- ⚠The museum is smaller than it appears from the outside, with a quick walkthrough time.
- ⚠Limited number of toilets available.
Price & Value
Many parents found the 'high price tag' not worth the money, stating they were 'expecting so much more than what was offered.' This indicates a poor value perception for some visitors.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accommodations for special needs or wheelchair accessibility were mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information regarding outside food or on-site food options was mentioned in the reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information regarding parking was mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Can be very crowded with 'hundreds of people' at once, often feeling 'rushed or cramped' due to no apparent limit on admissions.
- •Conversely, going 'early in the afternoon' can result in no crowd, providing a 'surprised & relieved' experience.
- •Even with crowds, some activities have 'fast wait' times.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety features were mentioned.
- •A concern was noted regarding a lack of staff intervention when people hogged exhibits for extended periods.
⏰When to Avoid
- • Visiting during peak times (e.g., mid-day, weekends) if you dislike severe crowds and potential waiting.
- • If expecting a large, extensive museum that offers hours of entertainment.
- • If you have a limited budget and are seeking maximum value for your money, as price perception is a concern.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Back to School Package
DiscountedSpecial offer for the Back to School period.
Includes:
- •2 Adult Tickets (20% Off)
- •2 Child Tickets (20% Off)
- •$20 off on select retail items
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Corporate Event Bookings
Flexible, by arrangement
Custom quote, contact for details
Ideal for Conferences, Banquets, Teambuilding, Trade shows, Celebrations, Brand Activations, Offsite activities, Product Launches, Fundraisers. Promotes collaboration, inspires innovation, and fosters strong team dynamics.
Private Event Bookings
Flexible, by arrangement
Custom quote, contact for details
Perfect for Media Productions, Holiday Parties, Pop-Up Stores, Weddings, Graduation Parties, Private Parties, Workshop Venues, Photo Shoots, Birthday Parties. Transforms each event into a captivating experience with unique backdrops.
🍎Food Policy
- • Options for top-notch cocktails and drinks available for corporate and private events
- • Options for gourmet desserts available for corporate and private events
- • Savory finger foods available for private events
- • Premium catering experience available for private events
- • Personalized drink menus available for private events
📅Booking Policy
- • Field trips require reservations 2 weeks in advance
- • Minimum of 10 students required for discounted field trip rate
- • Full buyout option available for corporate and private events
- • Contact [email protected] or fill out contact form for corporate/private event bookings
- • Fill out Field Trip—Contact Form for field trip bookings (Sales Team responds within 24-48 hours)
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Patricia King
2 months agoThis was a quick walk through close, and as busy as it can feel, the activities are a fast wait. I enjoyed each activity after I figured out the illusion path (instructions) to see the actual illusion or saw it immediately. This museum captured my inner excitement and curiosity filled with endless imagination. Way cool!
Justin Antonietti
a month agoIt was neat but not worth the high price tag. We were all expecting so much more than what was offered. Not to mention there was about a hundred other people all there at the same time with what seemed to not be any limit on the amount of people let in at the same time. There should be time slots with a certain amount let in at once that way everyone gets to enjoy everything without being rushed or cramped. Also the were people hogging the infinite mirrors making tik toks for over a half an hour and no one said anything. There are so many other things around the city to take the kids that are more worth your money and time. Wasn't terrible but definitely nothing to write home about.
Roy Chan
2 months agoIt was an adhoc idea to come here. The museum looked quite big from the outside but it was actually really small (maybe it’s also a part of the illusion). Most of the displays were fun and interactive - a couple of instagramable spots and loads of kids-friendly tricks. It took maybe 30 minutes to walk around including lining up for some of the exhibitions. They also only had a limited number of toilet as well.
SBrit
4 months agoGreat, went early in the afternoon & there wasn’t a crowd. Very surprised & relieved. Plenty of photo opportunities for you if you visit. Take your time to really enjoy the exhibit, because the location isn’t large. But it’ll take roughly 45 mins if you take your time and look at each section.
On-E Records
2 weeks agoOn-E Records recording artist Jittaun spent a great day at this museum! It was interactive and she got some great pics! Highly recommend if you are looking for something fun to do.