Museum of Illusions comes to Cape Town

The Museum of Illusions will officially open its doors at 10 Kloof Street, Gardens, on Saturday May 31, marking its debut in Cape Town and becoming the second Museum of Illusions in South Africa, third on the continent and 61st worldwide. 

The museum offers visitors a journey through the world of optical illusions, interactive installations, and immersive rooms that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity.

The Museum of Illusions was originally founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015. Each location is uniquely designed, offering its own take on interactive exhibits that blend science and magic.

Mark Collie, owner of the Museum of Illusions South Africa, said Cape Town’s creativity and curiosity make it the perfect home for the next sensory playground. “After the overwhelming response in Johannesburg, we’re incredibly excited to bring the experience to the Mother City. This isn’t just a museum, it’s a space where science, art, and wonder collide to challenge how we see the world and ourselves.”

At the Museum of Illusions Cape Town, visitors are encouraged to touch, play, explore, and take photos - whether you're defying gravity in the Tilted Room, losing your head in the Clone Table, or multiplying yourself in the Infinity Room.

Once launched, the Museum of Illusions Cape Town will be open 7 days a week. Monday to Wednesday, opening hours are from 9am to 7pm. Thursday to Saturday, they will be open from 9am to 9pm and on Sundays and public holidays, doors are open from 9am to 7pm. 

Tickets are available online and at the door, however, advanced bookings are recommended. 

For more information or to book tickets, visit Museum of Illusions Cape Town on social media or visit moicapetown.co.za