Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
4.9(7,457)4.9 out of 5 stars, 7457 reviews St. Louis, MO
About Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
The Museum of Illusions - St. Louis offers a unique and interactive experience where families can engage with optical illusions and take fun photos together, making it a memorable outing for both kids and adults.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Rainy daysFamily outingsSpecial occasions like birthdaysRecommended for children ages 5 and up, as younger children may not fully appreciate the illusionsAppeals to adults as well, making it a family-friendly activity
Why families love it
- Helpful staff who assist with taking photos
- Clean environment
- Unique photo opportunities
- Lockers available for personal belongings
- Friendly and knowledgeable employees
- Lockers for storing personal items
Insider tips
- Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and enjoy the exhibits at your own pace
- Dress comfortably as it can get warm inside
- Plan for about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore the museum
Good to know before you go
- Busy times, especially weekends and holidays, to prevent feeling rushed
- Pricing may feel high for the duration of the visit
- No benefit to purchasing tickets in advance as there is still a wait
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays; visiting during slower times is recommended
- Value
- Tickets are priced at $63 for one adult and one child. The experience lasts about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, which may feel pricey compared to other activities. There are no hidden costs mentioned, but be aware of potential parking fees.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs mentioned in reviews
- Safety
- General cleanliness noted, but no specific safety measures mentioned
What parents say
"This museum was very fun! The employees are very helpful with taking photos or explaining how to get the right photo and rotate it to create the illusion. It was very clean too. It cost $63 for one adult/ one child ticket and even slowly taking our time and looping back, it only takes about 45 minutes, so a very pricey activity. *If you buy tickets ahead, you still have to wait in line with everyone, so there’s no benefit to purchasing ahead."
a month ago
"Our first visit..... Very unique place. Fun place to go with your kids or friends for fun photos! There's even employees that will take pics for you. All the workers were friendly and helpful. Nice feature was the lockers to put your purse and coat in."
2 months ago
"Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! This place is so cool, not only did my kids enjoy it, but us parents did too. So many unique photo ops and optical illusions. Definitely worth the money. If you’re in St. Louis you have to check this place out, love👍🏾 …and the staff was exceptional!! Join the illusion!! 🤟🏾"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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