Illusion Antwerpen
Interactive illusion museum on the Frankrijklei with more than fifty optical illusions, mirror rooms and photo spots for all ages.
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About the museum
Illusion Antwerpen is an interactive illusion museum on the Frankrijklei in central Antwerp. It is run by ETR Antwerpen SRL and is aimed at visitors of all ages, including families.
The museum has more than fifty interactive installations. You walk through trompe-l’oeil rooms where floors seem to tilt and walls seem to move, play with shadow, light and space, and try out technological installations that you can touch and film. In several places you can have a photo taken in which you seem to float or shrink to miniature size. Some installations were designed especially for the Antwerp location and cannot be seen elsewhere.
The ground floor is fully accessible; the upper floor cannot be reached by lift because of the structure of the building.
Highlights
- More than 50 interactive illusions
- Trompe-l’oeil rooms with tilting floors and moving walls
- Mirror room and photo spots to float or shrink
- Installations designed especially for Antwerp
- Suitable for all ages
Permanent exhibition
- Illusion Antwerpen – More than fifty interactive illusions: trompe-l’oeil rooms, a mirror room, shadow and light games and photo spots.
- Operated by
- ETR Antwerpen SRL
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Reduced | €14Students and teachers with valid proof |
| Children & teens | €12free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 17 pay €12; children up to and including 6 years enter free (one toddler per paying adult at the reduced rate; additional toddlers pay the child rate). |
| Students & apprentices | €14With valid proof. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Groups of 10 or more people book via the website. |
Prices may vary slightly by time slot. Tickets are non-refundable; you can change your booking up to 3 hours before your time slot via the confirmation email.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The ground floor is fully accessible. Because of the building’s structure there is no lift to the upper floor; the city of Antwerp is working on a solution. Visitors with specific needs are advised to contact the museum in advance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Hands-on stations
The museum is for all ages. Children up to and including 6 years enter free, and the installations are there to touch and try out.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Frankrijklei/Opera · 5-min walk
Frankrijklei/Opera tram stop by the Meir is about 5 minutes on foot; Antwerpen-Centraal station is about 10 minutes on foot.
By car
Parking available
Public car parks within walking distance: Parking Nationale Bank and Parking Arenberg.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check: not available
- Lockers: not available
There are no lockers or cloakroom; you may bring backpacks and bags inside.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Photography | Photos and videos are allowed; the museum encourages visitors to share them online and tag the museum. |
| Good to know | Allow 45 minutes to an hour and a half, longer if you like taking photos. Schools and teams planning an outing or team day can email the museum for a tailored package; teachers pay the reduced rate with valid proof. |
