Museum of Illusions New Orleans
Experience a world of optical illusions and interactive exhibits at Museum of Illusions New Orleans, located in the French Quarter.
Planning your visit
The New Orleans branch of the Museum of Illusions sits in the French Quarter, which gives it a location advantage most branches lack — it is walkable from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street rather than sitting in a mall or peripheral district.
The exhibits are the brand's standard perceptual range: rooms that distort scale, mirrored infinity chambers, holograms, a vortex tunnel and installations designed around single viewing points, each with an explanation of the mechanism.
New Orleans heat and humidity are the practical driver from spring through autumn, along with the afternoon thunderstorms, and an air-conditioned hour has obvious appeal.
The city's attractions skew heavily toward food, music, cemeteries and voodoo tourism, so this is one of relatively few things aimed squarely at younger children in the Quarter.
Allow an hour. The main booking is an entry ticket. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Museum of Illusions New Orleans?
Museum of Illusions New Orleans is in New Orleans, United States.
How long should I allow for Museum of Illusions New Orleans?
Allow an hour. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book Museum of Illusions New Orleans in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
