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Step into a world where nothing is as it seems and your senses are put to the ultimate test! With World of Illusions tickets, explore a hands-on attraction packed with surprising installations, illusion rooms, and photo-ready spaces. Every corner plays with perspective, creating an interactive experience where reality constantly shifts—perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves something a little different.
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Slide 1 of 11, Child exploring mirrored exhibit at the World of Illusions.
Child exploring mirrored exhibit at the World of Illusions.
45 mins
  • Step into World of Illusion, Dublin’s first illusion-based attraction, featuring 70+ interactive exhibits designed to challenge your perception.

  • Give your brain a workout as you notice how you see, think, and react, while each setup quietly tricks your senses during this visit.

  • Begin in the first room and move from space to space at your own pace, taking 45 to 75 minutes as you work through the venue today.

  • Explore three floors on a self-guided tour, with test illusions, a gravity-defying room, infinity mirror spaces, a vortex tunnel, and a gift shop.

  • Try setups that shrink or stretch your body in-camera, walk through scenes that upset your sense of balance, and leave with photos to share later.

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  • Step into World of Illusion, Dublin’s first illusion-based attraction, featuring 70+ interactive exhibits designed to challenge your perception.

  • Give your brain a workout as you notice how you see, think, and react, while each setup quietly tricks your senses during this visit.

  • Begin in the first room and move from space to space at your own pace, taking 45 to 75 minutes as you work through the venue today.

  • Explore three floors on a self-guided tour, with test illusions, a gravity-defying room, infinity mirror spaces, a vortex tunnel, and a gift shop.

  • Try setups that shrink or stretch your body in-camera, walk through scenes that upset your sense of balance, and leave with photos to share later.

from
€25
Slide 1 of 11, Guinness Storehouse bar taps and guests enjoying mirror illusion in Dublin.
Guinness Storehouse bar taps and guests enjoying mirror illusion in Dublin.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Combine two of Dublin’s most interactive attractions in one ticket: Guinness Storehouse’s iconic Gravity Bar experience and World of Illusion’s perception-bending exhibits.

  • Explore the Guinness Storehouse across seven floors with a multilingual audio guide, learning the story behind Ireland’s most famous stout.

  • End your visit with a Gravity Bar drink, choosing Guinness, Guinness 0.0, or a soft drink while enjoying 360° views over Dublin.

  • Step into World of Illusion and discover 70+ interactive exhibits, including mirror tunnels, a Vortex Tunnel, and the mind-bending Ames Room.

  • Move through both attractions at your own pace with self-guided entry throughout, making it easy to combine them into a flexible same-day Dublin experience.

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  • Combine two of Dublin’s most interactive attractions in one ticket: Guinness Storehouse’s iconic Gravity Bar experience and World of Illusion’s perception-bending exhibits.

  • Explore the Guinness Storehouse across seven floors with a multilingual audio guide, learning the story behind Ireland’s most famous stout.

  • End your visit with a Gravity Bar drink, choosing Guinness, Guinness 0.0, or a soft drink while enjoying 360° views over Dublin.

  • Step into World of Illusion and discover 70+ interactive exhibits, including mirror tunnels, a Vortex Tunnel, and the mind-bending Ames Room.

  • Move through both attractions at your own pace with self-guided entry throughout, making it easy to combine them into a flexible same-day Dublin experience.

from Original price€52.39
€49.77

5% off

Slide 1 of 11, Guests exploring mirrored illusions and posing with wax figures at the World Of Illusions and national wax museum.
Guests exploring mirrored illusions and posing with wax figures at the World Of Illusions and national wax museum.
Explore at your pace
  • One ticket unlocks two of Dublin's most interactive attractions, blending mind-bending illusions with larger-than-life wax figures in the heart of Temple Bar.

  • Step into the city’s first illusion-based attraction at World of Illusion and explore 70+ exhibits across three floors, from the gravity-defying Tilted Room to the disorienting Vortex Tunnel.

  • Test your perception in the Ames Room, where people appear to grow or shrink before your eyes, and lose yourself in a room built entirely of mirrors.

  • At National Wax Museum Plus, explore the Time Vaults of Irish History and the Great Irish Writers Room, coming face-to-face with figures like Éamon de Valera, Oscar Wilde, and W.B. Yeats.

  • Continue into pop-culture favourites like the Father Ted Room and the Chamber of Horrors finale, with free-roam access across all three floors.

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  • One ticket unlocks two of Dublin's most interactive attractions, blending mind-bending illusions with larger-than-life wax figures in the heart of Temple Bar.

  • Step into the city’s first illusion-based attraction at World of Illusion and explore 70+ exhibits across three floors, from the gravity-defying Tilted Room to the disorienting Vortex Tunnel.

  • Test your perception in the Ames Room, where people appear to grow or shrink before your eyes, and lose yourself in a room built entirely of mirrors.

  • At National Wax Museum Plus, explore the Time Vaults of Irish History and the Great Irish Writers Room, coming face-to-face with figures like Éamon de Valera, Oscar Wilde, and W.B. Yeats.

  • Continue into pop-culture favourites like the Father Ted Room and the Chamber of Horrors finale, with free-roam access across all three floors.

from Original price€44
€41.80

5% off

Slide 1 of 11, Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at World of Illusion & EPIC Museum Experience.
Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at World of Illusion & EPIC Museum Experience.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Save on two hands-on Dublin experiences with one combo ticket, pairing immersive illusion exhibits with interactive stories of Irish emigration.

  • Step inside Dublin's first illusion-based attraction and explore 70+ interactive exhibits across three floors designed to challenge your perception.

  • Walk through the Infinity Mirror Tunnel and spinning Vortex Tunnel, then discover mind-bending spaces like the famous Ames Room.

  • Explore EPIC's galleries and temporary exhibitions, where interactive technology, archival audio, and large-screen films bring migration stories to life.

  • Discover the museum at your own pace with a downloadable multilingual audio guide app and take home a complimentary souvenir passport.

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  • Save on two hands-on Dublin experiences with one combo ticket, pairing immersive illusion exhibits with interactive stories of Irish emigration.

  • Step inside Dublin's first illusion-based attraction and explore 70+ interactive exhibits across three floors designed to challenge your perception.

  • Walk through the Infinity Mirror Tunnel and spinning Vortex Tunnel, then discover mind-bending spaces like the famous Ames Room.

  • Explore EPIC's galleries and temporary exhibitions, where interactive technology, archival audio, and large-screen films bring migration stories to life.

  • Discover the museum at your own pace with a downloadable multilingual audio guide app and take home a complimentary souvenir passport.

from Original price€47
€44.65

5% off

Slide 1 of 11, Whiskey bottle and guest at World of Illusion, Dublin exhibit.
Whiskey bottle and guest at World of Illusion, Dublin exhibit.
45 mins - 1 hr
  • Get significantly better value by booking World of Illusion entry with a guided Irish Whisky Museum tasting tour in one go.

  • Step into World of Illusion’s 70+ interactive exhibits, with full access across three floors of optical illusions and puzzle-style installations.

  • Walk through the Infinity Mirror Tunnel, where reflections and lights create the illusion of endless space, and try the Vortex Tunnel and gravity-defying rooms that play with balance and perspective.

  • For a contrasting experience, head to the Irish Whisky Museum on an expert-led guided tour with tastings included.

  • Taste 3 Irish whiskies during the guided experience, with soft drinks available for children and non-drinkers on the Classic Tour, or upgrade to Premium for 4 tastings plus a souvenir glass.

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  • Get significantly better value by booking World of Illusion entry with a guided Irish Whisky Museum tasting tour in one go.

  • Step into World of Illusion’s 70+ interactive exhibits, with full access across three floors of optical illusions and puzzle-style installations.

  • Walk through the Infinity Mirror Tunnel, where reflections and lights create the illusion of endless space, and try the Vortex Tunnel and gravity-defying rooms that play with balance and perspective.

  • For a contrasting experience, head to the Irish Whisky Museum on an expert-led guided tour with tastings included.

  • Taste 3 Irish whiskies during the guided experience, with soft drinks available for children and non-drinkers on the Classic Tour, or upgrade to Premium for 4 tastings plus a souvenir glass.

from Original price€50
€47.50

5% off

Slide 1 of 11, Whiskey being poured at Irish Whiskey Museum; guest experiencing wind illusion at World Of Illusions.
Whiskey being poured at Irish Whiskey Museum; guest experiencing wind illusion at World Of Illusions.
45 mins - 1 hr 30 mins
  • Experience a hands-on Dublin pairing: mix cocktails with an expert, then put your senses to the test across 70+ illusions with one combo ticket.

  • Step into the Irish Whisky Museum Cocktail Masterclass and enjoy a guided mixology session with a welcome drink, light snacks, and a take-home souvenir glass.

  • Learn to mix three cocktails step by step in a 90-minute small-group masterclass, where you can follow along and ask questions throughout.

  • At World of Illusion, explore an immersive attraction featuring 70+ interactive exhibits and installations spread across three floors.

  • Step into the Tilted Room, Infinity Mirror Tunnel, and Ames Room illusion, then finish with the kaleidoscope installation of shifting colour and reflections for a memorable end to your Dublin experience.

More details
  • Experience a hands-on Dublin pairing: mix cocktails with an expert, then put your senses to the test across 70+ illusions with one combo ticket.

  • Step into the Irish Whisky Museum Cocktail Masterclass and enjoy a guided mixology session with a welcome drink, light snacks, and a take-home souvenir glass.

  • Learn to mix three cocktails step by step in a 90-minute small-group masterclass, where you can follow along and ask questions throughout.

  • At World of Illusion, explore an immersive attraction featuring 70+ interactive exhibits and installations spread across three floors.

  • Step into the Tilted Room, Infinity Mirror Tunnel, and Ames Room illusion, then finish with the kaleidoscope installation of shifting colour and reflections for a memorable end to your Dublin experience.

from Original price€80
€77.60

3% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

For the best photos without other tourists in your shot, book the first morning slot (10am) or a late evening slot. Mid-afternoons, especially on weekends, are high-traffic times where you may have to queue for individual exhibits.

Tickets are sold with specific entry windows. Arriving late may result in a shorter visit or, during peak capacity, a denied entry. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled slot.

Skip-the-line access is generally standard for pre-booked tickets. Have your mobile QR code ready before you reach the front of the queue.

About World of Illusion

World of Illusion stands out in Dublin’s museum collection as a hub for interactive learning and playful discovery. It’s a top pick for families and explorers seeking hands-on exhibits, optical illusions, and creative challenges that spark curiosity and laughter. Perfect for rainy days or anyone looking to experience something truly unique.


Address2 Central Plaza, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D02 T0X4, Ireland
Year opened2024
Founded byPaul Gleeson
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

World of Illusion Dublin includes rooms based on real psychological and perception principles used in neuroscience and visual science experiments.

One room creates a “gravity-defying” staircase where balls roll uphill using optical trickery.

Many illusions are built so that they only work from certain angles — making photos from the right spot essential.

Some exhibits were designed by illusion artists inspired by classic 19th-century perceptual studies.

Why visit World of Illusion?

Over 70 interactive exhibits

Explore a vast array of illusions, from gravity-defying rooms to infinity mirror tunnels and a giant kaleidoscope, ensuring there’s something to amaze everyone.

Immersive optical illusions

Step into themed rooms and experience mind-bending visual tricks that challenge your perception and make for unforgettable photos.

Hands-on puzzles and challenges

Engage with interactive puzzles designed to stimulate both logic and creativity, making learning fun for all ages.

Cutting-edge hologram gallery

Marvel at a rotating collection of holographic displays that blend art and technology in fascinating ways.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance

The Main Entrance to World of Illusion is located in the heart of Dublin city centre. Look for clear signage at street level, making it easy to spot from the main pedestrian thoroughfares. The entrance is fully step-free and wheelchair accessible, with ramps and automatic doors. Elevators are available inside for access to all three floors, ensuring a smooth visit for guests with mobility needs.

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What our guests say

Andrew M

Canada
Group
2 weeks ago
There is a ton of information at the museum and because it's self guided you can choose to either read every single piece of info, or make a bee line for the free pint up top! As a beer lover, I could spend all day here, but also was fun for my family, who isn't as obsesssed as me.

Combo: Guinness Storehouse & World of Illusion Experience Pass

Kevin S

Group
Aug 2026
First class and simple to plan the whole way. The online app gave me great choices, availability and convenience. We enjoyed a great visit and will use again!

Combo: Guinness Storehouse & World of Illusion Experience Pass

Pauline S

Ireland
Family
Jul 2026

+2 more

My grandson enjoyed the floor with the light illusions the most it's his birthday on the 24 July and it was one of his birthday wishes because he is only 11 some of the displays were to high for him to see/use I couldn't lift him up to see it but overall he enjoyed the experience

World of Illusion Entry Tickets

Michael H

Ireland
Family
Jun 2026
Just a great afternoon out, so interesting and entertaining and my 10 Yr old daughter loved the Head on a plate illusion!

World of Illusion Entry Tickets

Michael D

Ireland
Group
Last week
My guests are from Canada and at the EPIC they 'saw' their parents leaving Ireland by boat in the 1950's. A journey filled with hope and courage. My guests were really moved by the whole experience and have bowed to return.

Combo: World of Illusion & EPIC Museum Experience Pass

Joan D

Family
Last week
It was informative and enjoyable. One thing however. The potato famine was not as a result of weather. Rather the ENGLISH Government who took all our food

Combo: World of Illusion & EPIC Museum Experience Pass

Linda H

Australia
Couple
Aug 2026
Tour guide very informative on history & culture & very humourous, enjoyed it would recommend to any aussies planning to travel to dublin.

Combo (Save 5%): Irish Whiskey Museum Guided Tour with World of Illusion Entry Ticket

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