Museum Of Illusions Istanbul - İstiklal, Interactive science museum in Beyoğlu, Turkey.
The Museum of Illusions Istanbul houses over 60 interactive installations designed to show how the eye and brain perceive images and can be fooled. The exhibits use mirrors, motion, and optical tricks to invite visitors to test their own perception directly.
The museum opened as part of an international chain of illusion-focused venues, representing a new approach to bringing science and entertainment together in Istanbul. This model expanded from other cities, establishing itself as a distinct type of attraction.
The museum sits on İstiklal Avenue, a street known for shopping and socializing, where it serves locals and tourists seeking hands-on activities. Visitors here engage directly with perception tricks rather than simply observing from a distance.
Visitors move through the rooms at their own pace and can photograph the installations and test them out directly. Comfortable clothing is recommended since you will be moving and posing for pictures throughout your visit.
One of the most popular puzzles is a gravity-defying room where people appear to walk on walls or ceilings in photographs. These images are often what visitors remember most from their time here.
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