Museum of Illusions London

Explore over 60 interactive exhibits at Museum of Illusions London, offering a hands-on experience that challenges your perception and provides fun for all ages.

Planning your visit

The London branch sits on Hertsmere Road in West India Quay, in the Docklands rather than the centre — a converted Georgian warehouse beside the water, a few minutes from Canary Wharf. Over 60 exhibits cover holograms, stereograms, an Ames room, a vortex tunnel, infinity mirrors and a smart playground of physical puzzles.

The Docklands location is the practical consideration: it is straightforward on the DLR but not somewhere most visitors pass by accident, so this is a destination trip rather than a walk-in. The upside is that it pairs naturally with the Museum of London Docklands next door, which is free and covers the port, the river and London's role in the slave trade — a substantial museum that most tourists never reach.

The illusion museum takes about an hour and works best with children or a group willing to pose.

Bookable options are entry tickets. A separate branch operates in Manchester, so confirm the city when booking. Current availability is listed below.