World of Illusion

About the museum

World of Illusion is a privately run visitor attraction on three floors of Central Plaza, on Dame Street in the centre of Dublin. It presents more than eighty illusions and interactive exhibits that are meant to challenge how visitors see and sense the world.

Among the exhibits are a gravity-defying room, infinity mirrors and a vortex tunnel, together with many other rooms that play tricks on perception. The visit is self-guided, and the operators recommend allowing 45 to 75 minutes. Optional photo souvenirs can be bought on site from a third-party company, and one of the photo points uses background-removal software to create an effect that cannot be copied with a visitor’s own phone.

The attraction welcomes school tours, groups, birthday parties and private hire, and it is open daily from the morning until late evening.

Highlights

• Three floors with more than 80 illusions and interactive exhibits
• Gravity-defying room, infinity mirrors and vortex tunnel
• Open daily until 21:30
• Wheelchair accessible apart from four illusions
• School tours, birthday groups and private hire

Permanent exhibition

• World of Illusion – More than 80 interactive illusions over three floors, including a gravity-defying room, infinity mirrors and a vortex tunnel.

Admission & discounts

All children must be accompanied by an adult or a student aged 18 or over. Visitors holding a third-party ticket or voucher can enter their details under Manage My Booking. A Photo Experience from a third-party company is an optional paid extra: €12 for a photo and booklet or €15 for a photo and keyring.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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 venue is described as fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and wide pathways throughout. Four of the illusions are not fully wheelchair accessible because of the physical set-up they need; the rest of the attraction can be enjoyed without limits.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

The attraction is designed for visitors of all ages and offers birthday group packages and school tours. Infants go in free and children aged 4 to 14 pay a reduced price.

Getting there & parking

The operators recommend public transport. The nearest Dublin Bikes station is at Central Plaza.

Amenities & dining

An optional paid Photo Experience is offered at three photo points.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Private hire is offered for school tours, corporate groups and parties.

Plan your visit