Musée de l'Illusion Paris — Attraction in Paris

Overhyped, Disappointing

If you're looking for a museum that lives up to its hype, unfortunately, Musée de l’illusion is not it. I was excited to visit this place, but my expectations were not met. The illusions were interesting, but they didn't quite have the "wow" factor that I was hoping for.

The museum is designed to trick your senses, but the execution falls a bit flat. While the illusions are well thought out, they lack the proper lighting and atmosphere that would make them truly impressive. Additionally, the overall ambiance of the museum was underwhelming.

On the positive side, the staff were friendly and welcoming. They tried their best to make the experience enjoyable, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make up for the museum's shortcomings.

What makes this museum special is its focus on interactive exhibits. You can try different illusions and take photos that play with perspective. However, this alone was not enough to justify the museum's high rating.

I deducted one star because the museum did not live up to its hype. The illusions could have been executed better, and the ambiance could have been improved. To improve, the museum could invest in better lighting and sound effects to create a more immersive experience.

I recommend the museum to those who are interested in illusions and interactive exhibits, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. Overall, my experience was disappointing, but I appreciate the effort that went into creating...

Not worth the price, heavily overcrowded. Only noticeable illusion is that you get anything in return for your time and money.

Entrance fee is 18€ for adults and 12€, for children, for a net visiting time of 15-30 mins, for a price which is even more expensive than Louvre or Orsay. In total it takes approx. 60 minutes, waiting time in front of and inside the museum included.

Waiting lines are separated between with and without reservations, if you’re approaching from the south, you can’t see the sign and wait in the wrong line.

The guy at the entrance explains the same things to each and every visitor, that’s why it takes a felt eternity to enter. What is the problem of installing proper signs and hint tables?

The museum itself is rather a two-floor apartment or shop regarding the layout. Because it’s so crowded, there’s also waiting time in the museum in front of lots of illusions. So after entering and getting in the first floor, you stand a couple of minutes in the narrow hallways before anything moves on.

The exhibits are mostly known to you if you’re an adult and well, nothing where I was „whoa, this is remarkable“ or something. For kids this might be more interesting. The Christmas decorations everywhere was another mood killer, it left the impression that a shop turned overnight into a museum or something.

It‘s more a „House of Illusions“ you can visit at some fairgrounds, but there it costs a fraction of the price. Can‘t recommend this, save your...

This definitely felt like a tourist trap. My least favorite place that I went to on my recent visit to Paris.

Despite paying for a timed entry, the place was packed with other customers and it is so small. There was a line to view almost all of the stations. Also, this is definitely not a “museum”. More like an interactive exhibit. There are a few photo opportunities but you also have to wait in a crazy line to take those. Even the bathroom had a line to use it. It was so many people packed inside. This was in February so not even busy season in Paris.

100% not worth the money or time, especially if you aren’t traveling with little kids. The only good thing was we found a great restaurant right around the corner...