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Combo (Save 13%): World of Illusion and National Wax Museum Plus Experience Ticket

Child exploring mirrored exhibit at the World of Illusions.
Guests exploring mirrored room at World Of Illusions with reflections and lights.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Wax Museum, including anatomical and Frankenstein figures.
Wax figures at Dublin National Wax Museum with visitors adjusting a guitar.

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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
    • 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.

  • World of Illusion

    • Entry ticket to the World of Illusion

    • Access to over 70 illusions and interactive exhibits

    • Access to gift shop

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Entry to National Wax Museum Plus
  • World of Illusion

    • Food and drinks
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 36 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Michael H

    Family
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Just a great afternoon out, so interesting and entertaining and my 10 Yr old daughter loved the Head on a plate illusion!

    Kirsten I

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    We especially liked the interactive displays. Disappointing with the price of photos on top of the high entry fee.

    Sheila T

    Family
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Very easy to book online, was a good day out.

    Aisling R

    Family
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    Booking was very straightforward and convenient, I would book again.

    Kathryn M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Loved the tunnel! How can a bridge that is totally stationary feel like it is moving about all over the place?!!
  • Explore two of Dublin’s most interactive attractions in one go with a combo ticket to World of Illusion and the National Wax Museum Plus.

    Getting started

    Head to either venue and present your mobile voucher at the entrance. After a quick ticket and security check, you’re free to begin exploring immediately at your own pace.

    World of Illusion

    What to expect

    Step into a multi-level attraction filled with interactive illusion rooms and hands-on exhibits designed to challenge how you see and experience space, scale, and movement.

    Features:

    • Immersive illusion rooms: Enter specially designed environments that distort depth and perspective, creating playful visual effects throughout your visit.

    • Infinity mirror corridors: Walk through glowing mirrored passages that create the illusion of endless space through repeating reflections and lighting.

    • Vortex Tunnel experience: Test your balance in a spinning tunnel that plays tricks on your sense of direction and movement.

    • Ames Room illusion: Watch as people appear to change size depending on their position in a carefully engineered optical illusion space.

    National Wax Museum Plus

    What to expect

    Explore a series of themed rooms spread across multiple floors, taking you from Irish history to pop culture and interactive displays—all at your own pace.

    Features:

    • Irish History Time Vaults: Step into detailed recreated scenes featuring figures such as Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera.

    • Literary Greats Room: Discover a tribute to Ireland’s most celebrated writers, including Oscar Wilde and James Joyce, presented through themed displays.

    • Fantasy-inspired sets: Enter cinematic-style environments inspired by fantasy themes, designed with dramatic lighting and staging.

    • Mirror Maze and horror finale: Navigate a maze of reflections before entering a darker horror section designed with suspenseful effects.

  • What to bring

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Carry your ticket and photo ID with you for smooth entry into the museum.

    What's not allowed

    World of Illusion

    • Bringing your own food or drinks into the venue isn't permitted.

    • Alcohol, drugs, and intoxication of any kind are not allowed on the property.

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • The horror exhibit is not recommended for younger kids. Anyone under 16 must have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult the entire time.

    Accessibility

    World of Illusion

    • Wheelchairs and prams/strollers can access the venue without issue.

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Wheelchair and pram/stroller access is available throughout.

    • Only two wheelchairs can be on-site at the same time.

    • Lifts are provided for getting between floors easily.

    • Strollers are welcome, but room is tight, so not every one can be brought in at once; a baby carrier is recommended instead. Since wheelchair users take priority over strollers, keep this in mind when planning your trip.

    Additional information

    World of Illusion

    • The World of Illusion is open daily from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.

    • On weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays, it opens from 9 am.

    • Last admission is at 8:30 pm.

    • Your ticket is valid for a 45-minute visit.

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Restroom and baby-changing facilities are on-site.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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