ASTER 3D TrickArt Museum Berlin

ASTER 3D TrickArt Museum Berlin offers an interactive experience where visitors become part of optical illusion artworks. Located in Berlin’s Mitte district, the museum features over 30 3D art pieces by renowned artist Masashi Hattori. It’s an ideal destination for families, couples, and tourists seeking a unique and engaging activity in Berlin.

Planning your visit

ASTER 3D TrickArt Museum in Berlin's Mitte holds over 30 large-scale trompe-l'œil works by the Japanese artist Masashi Hattori, painted so that from a marked camera position the flat image resolves into apparent three dimensions and the visitor appears inside it — being carried by a creature, standing on a ledge over a drop, or interacting with the scene.

Japanese trick art is a specific tradition, and Hattori is among its recognised practitioners, which gives this more craft behind it than the generic illusion venues. The technique depends on precise anamorphic distortion, and the paintings look meaningless from anywhere except the intended spot.

Participation is everything. Someone needs to hold the camera, and the visitors who commit to posing get considerably more from it than those who walk through.

It takes around an hour and sits centrally, which makes it easy to fit into a Berlin day and a reliable indoor option in poor weather.

Bookable options are entry tickets. Note that a related venue operates in Hamburg, so confirm the city when booking. Current availability is shown below.