About
The Museum of Illusions Copenhagen is an interactive attraction in Denmark's capital, built around optical illusions, mind-bending rooms and visual tricks. It is a place where what you see and what you expect often part ways, and where the fun comes from testing your own eyes.
What a visit is like
Rather than walking past glass cases, you take part. The exhibits invite you to step inside, line up your position, and watch how a familiar space or object behaves differently than it should. Many of the rooms are designed to be explored with others, so the experience tends to be shared and a little playful.
- Interactive displays that you can try yourself
- Rooms that play with perspective, scale and balance
- Plenty of spots that make for photographs
Who it suits
The museum is aimed at a broad range of visitors. Families with children, groups of friends and anyone with a curious streak will find something to enjoy. It works well as a lighthearted stop in a day of sightseeing, and it asks very little prior knowledge of you.
Planning your trip
The museum sits in Copenhagen, a city that rewards time spent wandering between its neighbourhoods, canals and waterfront. Pairing a visit here with other activities in the centre makes for an easy and varied day. For current details on opening arrangements and what to expect, the official website, moicopenhagen.com, is the place to check before you set out.