Museum of Illusions Istanbul
More than 60 hands-on exhibits playing with perception, on İstiklal Street in Beyoğlu. Part of the international Museum of Illusions chain, and one of the few museums in the city where touching things and taking photographs is the whole point.
- At the gate
- £14.45
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- District
- Galata
- Closed
- Open daily
Museum of Illusions, in short
More than 60 hands-on exhibits playing with perception, on u0130stiklal Street in Beyou011flu. Part of the international Museum of Illusions chain, and one of the few museums in the city where touching things and taking photographs is the whole point.
It works well for families and for anyone with an hour to fill between other things on u0130stiklal.
What it costs
Walk-up entry is u20ac17, or 590 Turkish lira for adults and 490 for children aged 5 to 18. Included on the pass.
Getting there
On u0130stiklal Street. Take the M2 metro to u015eiu015fhane or Taksim, or the historic tram that runs the length of u0130stiklal. It is an easy stop to fold into an afternoon in Beyou011flu.
How long to allow
About an hour, longer with children who want to try everything twice.
What is inside
The Vortex Tunnel, which reliably unbalances people even when they know how it works. The Ames Room, which makes one person tower over another. The Beuchet Chair, the Clone Table, the Hollow Face illusion, an infinity room, and a set of turntables and holograms. Staff will show you where to stand for the photograph that works.
Frequently asked questions
- No. It is built for all ages, and works particularly well with children.
- 590 Turkish lira for adults and 490 for children aged 5 to 18, or u20ac17 equivalent. Included on the pass.
- More than 60, including the Vortex Tunnel, Ames Room, Beuchet Chair, Clone Table and Hollow Face illusion.
- Yes u2014 it is designed for it, and staff will help you find the angle each illusion needs.