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Yes, the Museum of Illusions in Sofia is worth it, especially with kids, as a couple or on a rainy day. It's 400 m² of optical illusions and interactive rooms in the city centre, 5 minutes from Serdika metro. Tickets are €14 for adults, €11 for students, pupils and seniors, €6 for kids aged 3 to 6 and €39 for a family (2 adults and 2 pupils). Plan 1 to 1.5 hours. It's open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, with the last entry at 19:00, and you go in at a set time: entry slots are every 20 minutes and places are limited, so book your time.
Entry is in 20-minute slots with limited places. Tell us the date, the time and how many tickets, and we book your slot.
💬 Book my time slotThe museum is split into four parts: big walk-in installations, optical illusions that fool your eyes, a physics corner with gravity, movement and light, and historical illusions that mix old tricks of art with new ones. Almost everything is made to be touched and photographed.
The rooms people talk about most:
Worth it if you're travelling with kids, you want the best photos of your trip, it's raining, or you have an hour or two between the centre walk and dinner. The staff are on the floor to explain the science and help you get the shot, and that's what makes it more than a row of posters.
Maybe skip it if you've already been to an illusion museum in another city and didn't love it: the concept is similar. It's also not a half-day attraction. At 400 m², most people are done in 1 to 1.5 hours.
You book through us: tell us the date and entry time, you pay the full ticket price to SoFun by card (Stripe) after we confirm, and we send you your tickets on WhatsApp. Tickets are for a set date and time. You can change the date up to 1 day before your visit; tickets are not refundable unless the museum cancels. Groups of 10 or more must book in advance, and the museum includes a one-hour guided tour.
Almost every review mentions the photos. Charge your phone before you go and switch to video in the infinity tunnel and the kaleidoscope: the effect is much stronger in motion. Let the staff position you, they know exactly where to stand.
Kids from about 5 get the most out of it, but children from 3 enjoy it too, and under-3s go free. Children under 14 must be with an adult. Doing a family weekend? See our guide to birthday and kids activities in Sofia, where the museum works well for a group party too.
Italian-speaking visitors: the museum’s own information is available in Italian as well as English and Bulgarian.
The museum sits on Knyaginya Maria Luiza Boulevard, between the historic centre and the Central Market Hall. It fits naturally into a walk past the Serdika ruins and the Rotunda. Two things that pair well:
Building a full itinerary? Our 48 hours in Sofia plan puts the museum on day one.
Yes, for families, couples and groups who enjoy interactive exhibits and fun photos. If you've already visited an illusion museum elsewhere, expect a similar concept.
Adults €14, students, pupils and seniors €11, children 3 to 6 €6, family ticket (2 adults + 2 pupils) €39. Under 3 free. With an active SoFun Card you get 10% off tickets booked through us.
Most people spend 1 to 1.5 hours.
Yes. Entry is in time slots every 20 minutes, from 10:00 to 19:00, and each slot has a limited number of places, so a booked ticket guarantees your time. Groups of 10 or more must book in advance.
16 Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd, a 5 minute walk from Serdika metro. Open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, last entry at 19:00.
Tell us the date, the entry time and the tickets you need. We book them and help with the rest of your day.
💬 Book the Museum of IllusionsI've been sending visitors to the Museum of Illusions since we started SoFun. This review is based on what our guests tell us after their visit.
