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Museum of Illusions Sofia is 400 m² of rooms and exhibits that trick your eyes, right in the centre next to Serdika metro. You stand on the ceiling of the upside-down bedroom, shrink and grow in the giant chair, and photograph yourself in a kaleidoscope of faces, with staff on hand to explain how it works and take the picture. Tickets are €14 for adults, €11 reduced, €6 for children 3 to 6 and €39 for a family of four, under 3 free. Real people on WhatsApp buy the tickets for you and send them to your phone.
Send request for 1 person"We had such a great time at the Museum of Illusions in Sofia! All the staff were super friendly and helpful, and a special shout out to …, who was amazing. She came over without even being prompted to help us at two different photo spots, showing us how to pose and making sure we got great pictures - such a sweet and thoughtful gesture! The illusions are so clever and creative - our teens loved experimenting with them just as much as we did. Although the museum is fairly small, it’s packed with fun, fascinating exhibits and photo opportunities. We really enjoyed it as a family and would definitely recommend it for all ages."
"We took our 7 year old here and it was amazing for both children and adults. It isn’t a large place but they have plenty on show with explanations in multiple languages. It is interactive, fun and the staff were all helpful, especially the young man on the main floor who helped us take several photos and he really makes the effort to ensure families are inspired and enjoying their time. He may not realise it now but people like him inspire the young children to pick up science."
"I spent a fascinating hour or so here. Some of the illusions were mind-boggling, but the staff made the experience even better. They explained how things worked (in very good English) and couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. You need two people for a couple of the illusions and as I was on my own, a member of the team stepped in to the breach before I had even thought to ask. I strongly recommend a visit."
"I had so much fun in the museum, it’s very interesting and informative, I can’t say thank you enough to the staff who work there, all of them with no exception. They are helpful, they come to take you pictures without you even ask, they so friendly and very approachable. Hats off, keep up your great work. I recommend anyone visiting Sofia to visit the museum and enjoy a different experience."
"Very cool! I felt like I was a kid again! Good value for money, warmhearted stuff and a nice ambiance!"
People with disabilities pay €5: tell us in your message and we arrange it. Groups of 10 or more are booked in advance by the museum and get a one-hour guided tour.
The museum is split into four parts. Installations are the big walk-in rooms, like the bedroom where everything hangs from the ceiling. Optical illusions play with what your eyes expect, from the kaleidoscope to the vase that turns into two faces. The physics corner shows gravity, movement and light at work, and the historical illusions mix old tricks of art with new ones. Almost every exhibit is made to be touched and photographed. Want the background first? Read our guide to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia.
Trail of Angels is a calm, roughly 20-minute virtual reality piece that takes you through 60 paintings by the Lithuanian artist M. K. Čiurlionis, with his music. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won the Lumen Prize. You can do it on its own for €10 or add it to your visit for €6. The museum sells it only at its own desk and seats are limited, so tell us when you book and we check the free seats for your time. The SoFun Card discount does not apply to it.
Because it is all indoors and in the centre, the museum is one of the easiest things to do in Sofia with kids and a good answer to what to do in Sofia on a rainy day. Most visits take one to one and a half hours. You find it at 16 Knyaginya Maria Luiza Boulevard, a short walk from Serdika metro and the Central Market Hall tram stop. Open in Google Maps →
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