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The Museum of Illusions is a world of captivating illusions which will make you wonder and amaze you at the same time. It offers an intriguing and fun experience for all ages, through interactive activities and educational information. The space is ideal for family visits, group visits, team bonding activities, birthday parties and event gatherings. Schedule your visit and enter a world of a fascinating adventure.
Museum of Illusions is easily accessible via car or a taxi (Uber is widely used, alternatively Karwa or Careem). There is an underground parking at the Gate Mall and also, Valet parking. The distance from Hamad International Airport is approximately 25 minutes.
The nearest metro station is DECC (Red line). The distance from DECC to the Museum of Illusions is only a few minutes.
The Gate Mall Omar - Al Mukhtar St
The Museum of Illusions presents fantastic tricks that will playfully confuse you but educate you at the same time! Tricks about science, mathematics and how the human brain works come together to amusing result. Additionally, you'll get the chance to play various games that will test your perception around daily assumptions we make on the world.
Enjoy the magnificent collection of holograms, experiment with the amazing tricks, observe the art installations carefully and ask yourself; is everything you see true? Or is it just an illusion? Observe, think, discover and immerse yourself in an experience like no other.
The Museum of Illusions' concept started in Zagreb, Croatia, and became a successful franchise worldwide. In Doha, Qatar, it opened in 2019, and it's the only Museum of Illusions that offers Braille, along with specially-trained staff. Moreover, the Museum creates a friendly environment for people with special needs and ensures a comfortable visit.
Make sure to bring your camera with you!
It's recommended for kids to touch the installations!
Sunday to Wednesday
9 am – 10 pm
Thursday And Saturday
9 am – 10 pm
Friday
1 pm – 10 pm
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