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World of Illusion Entry Tickets

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Duration

45 min

Open today

09:30am - 10:30pm

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

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

    • Explore three floors filled with illusionary rooms such as the gravity-defying Tilted Room, the Infinity Mirror Tunnel, and the Vortex Tunnel that plays tricks on you.

    • Marvel at the Ames Room, where people appear to grow or shrink depending on where they stand, and enjoy the spectacle of a room made entirely from mirrors.

    • Get hands-on with brain-twisting puzzles, holograms, stereograms, and immersive installations that blend science, art, and psychology.

    • Don’t miss the giant kaleidoscope, a guest favorite, where shifting colors and reflections offer a surreal, dreamlike experience.

    • Entry ticket to the World of Illusion

    • Access to over 70 illusions and interactive exhibits

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

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    11 reviews

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    What our guests say

    ealain fenton

    Ealain

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I went with my colleagues from the mental health charity I work for and we had an excellent time getting our minds blown with all the optical illusions!
    Alenka Leslie

    Alenka

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Not much to experience. Quite basic to compere with other venues
    Jennifer Swindells

    Jennifer

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Amazing experience, loved the interactivity of it all. Basement is the gold star!
    Karen Darley

    Karen

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Nina Hoffmann

    Nina

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
  • Step into a mind-bending space at the World of Illusion in Dublin, with entry to over 70 interactive illusions and immersive exhibits across three floors.

    Getting started

    Begin your visit at the main entrance, where your ticket is validated before you explore at your own pace. After a quick check-in, you’re free to wander through the experience and dive into each illusion.

    What to expect

    World of Illusion

    This immersive experience invites you to challenge your senses and question reality through a curated collection of optical illusions and interactive installations. Spread across three floors, each space is designed to spark curiosity and playful exploration.

    Features:

    • All exhibits across 3 floors: Enjoy unrestricted access to every illusion and interactive exhibit, each designed to engage visitors of all ages.

    • Gravity-defying rooms: Step into rooms that flip your perspective and make the impossible feel real, offering unique photo opportunities.

    • Infinity mirror tunnels: Walk through endless reflections and dazzling lights, creating the illusion of infinite space.

    • Vortex Tunnel: Test your balance as the spinning tunnel tricks your senses and challenges your perception of movement.

    • Ames Room: Experience dramatic changes in size and scale as you move through this classic optical illusion space.

    • Large Kaleidoscope: See the world in vibrant, ever-changing patterns as you peer into a giant kaleidoscope installation.

  • World of Illusion

    Monday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Tuesday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Wednesday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Thursday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Friday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Saturday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Sunday09:30am - 10:30pmlast entry 09:30pm
  • What’s not allowed

    • Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.

    • Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    • Students must show a valid Student ID.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at World of Illusion.

    • Address: 2 Central Plaza, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 T0X4, Ireland.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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