Museum of Illusions Toronto, Science museum in Front Street East, Toronto, Canada
Museum of Illusions Toronto is a science museum in downtown Toronto, Canada, with over 80 interactive installations built around optical tricks. The exhibits use mirrors, holograms, and visual effects to change how visitors perceive the space around them.
The museum belongs to an international group of venues under the same name, operating in cities across the world. The concept was created to bring scientific phenomena closer to the public through hands-on experience rather than traditional exhibitions.
The exhibits use optical tricks to show how the brain interprets and processes images in unexpected ways. Visitors experience firsthand how easily our perception can be fooled.
The entrance is equipped with a portable ramp, so visitors with mobility needs can enter without difficulty. It is worth setting aside enough time to try each installation, as some spots can get busy and you may want to wait for the right moment to take photos.
The Ames Room makes people appear to shrink or grow depending on where they stand, even though the room itself stays the same size for everyone. The effect works because the walls and floor are built at angles that trick the brain into misjudging depth and distance.
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