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Museum of Illusions Toronto

ChildrenScienceClosed · Opens 10amFrom £28.5King (TTC Line 1)

Toronto's branch of the international Museum of Illusions franchise, first opened in Zagreb in 2015, sits on Front Street East in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. Its interactive exhibits are split into illusion rooms (the Tilted Room, Vortex Tunnel and Reversed Room), installations such as the Cloning Table, Beuchet Chair and Head on a Platter, and walls of holograms and optical illusions. Entry is timed, and most visitors spend 45 to 60 minutes inside, camera in hand.

What's On

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

132 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1E2, Canada

Nearest station: King (TTC Line 1), Union (TTC Line 1 / GO Transit)

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Hours

Mon10:00–20:00
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
ThuToday10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
Sat10:00–20:00
Sun10:00–20:00

Admission

From £28.5

Adults 16-64 CA$28.50, children 5-15 CA$22.50, seniors 65+ CA$26.50 (ID required); children 4 and under free. Prices exclude tax and booking fee. Timed entry.

Accessibility

Entrance is wheelchair/scooter accessible via a portable ramp, but some interactive exhibits (slanted floors, dynamic lighting) may be inaccessible. Service animals welcome.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum of Illusions Toronto cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum of Illusions Toronto is £28.5. Adults 16-64 CA$28.50, children 5-15 CA$22.50, seniors 65+ CA$26.50 (ID required); children 4 and under free. Prices exclude tax and booking fee. Timed entry.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Illusions Toronto?
Museum of Illusions Toronto is open Open daily 10:00-20:00 (timed entry every 20 minutes).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of Illusions Toronto?
Museum of Illusions Toronto is located at 132 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1E2, Canada, in the St. Lawrence Market area of Toronto. The nearest stations are King (TTC Line 1), Union (TTC Line 1 / GO Transit).
What can I see at Museum of Illusions Toronto?
Tilted rooms, a spinning Vortex Tunnel and a head on a platter: a hands-on playground of perception in St. Lawrence Market. Current highlights include Illusion Rooms, Installations, Images: Holograms and Optical Illusions.
Do I need to book Museum of Illusions Toronto in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Illusions Toronto?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Museum of Illusions Toronto accessible?
Entrance is wheelchair/scooter accessible via a portable ramp, but some interactive exhibits (slanted floors, dynamic lighting) may be inaccessible. Service animals welcome.
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