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World of Illusion and National Wax Museum Plus Experience Ticket

Visitors exploring exhibits at the National Wax Museum, including anatomical and Frankenstein figures.
Visitors interacting with a wax figure at the National Wax Museum.
Visitors posing with wax figures at the National Wax Museum.
Child posing with Batman figure at National Wax Museum.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

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

    • One booking covers two hands-on Dublin museums: World of Illusion plus National Wax Museum Plus.

    • World of Illusion: Self-paced entry to 70+ illusion-based exhibits and interactive rooms across three floors.

    • National Wax Museum Plus: General admission and free-roam access across themed rooms spanning Irish history, literature, and pop culture.

    • Visit both on the same day or split them across different days—your tickets don’t force a set route or schedule.Additional Highlights:

    • World of Illusion includes walk-through spaces like the Tilted Room, Infinity Mirror Tunnel, and the Vortex Tunnel.

    • National Wax Museum Plus includes rooms like the Time Vaults of Irish History, Great Irish Writers Room, and the Father Ted Room.

    • The Museum also features a Mirror Maze and a Chamber of Horrors at the end of the route.

  • Inclusions

    World of Illusion

    • Entry ticket to the World of Illusion

    • Access to over 70 illusions and interactive exhibits

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Entry to National Wax Museum Plus
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  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 35 reviews

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    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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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?!!
  • Two self-paced entries in one booking—easy to keep flexible.

    Getting started

    Show your mobile voucher at each venue entrance. After a quick ticket check, you explore at your own pace.

    World of Illusion

    What to expect

    You move through three floors of interactive illusion rooms and hands-on exhibits. Each space is built to test your balance, perspective, and sense of scale.

    Features

    • Walk through illusion rooms like the Tilted Room, Infinity Mirror Tunnel, and Vortex Tunnel.

    • Try the Ames Room, where people appear to grow or shrink depending on where they stand.

    • Look into a large kaleidoscope installation with shifting colors and reflections.

    National Wax Museum Plus

    What to expect

    Explore multiple floors of themed rooms that move from Irish history and writers to fantasy sets and playful attractions. You can take it in as slowly or quickly as you like.

    Features

    • Time Vaults of Irish History, with figures like Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera in recreated scenes.

    • Great Irish Writers Room with authors like Oscar Wilde and James Joyce.

    • Epic World of Fantasy with themed sets inspired by characters like Darth Vader.

    • Mirror Maze and the Chamber of Horrors as part of the experience flow.

  • Accessibility

    World of Illusion

    • Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible

    • Only two wheelchairs admitted at a time

    • Elevators available

    • Buggies permitted, but space is limited (a baby carrier is recommended)

    • Wheelchair access is given priority over buggies

    Additional information

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Restroom and baby-changing facilities

    What to bring

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • Entry tickets and ID

    What's not allowed

    World of Illusion

    • Food and drinks

    • Alcohol, drugs, and intoxication

    National Wax Museum Plus

    • The horror section is not suitable for young children

    • Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (parental consent required)

    • 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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