Museum of Illusions, Optical illusion museum in Old Town, Lithuania.
The Museum of Illusions in Vilnius is an exhibition space dedicated to optical tricks and interactive experiments that reveal how our brains interpret visual information. The rooms contain various installations where perception is challenged and proven unreliable through hands-on demonstrations and visual puzzles.
The museum transformed a traditional Old Town building in Vilnius into a center for exploring how our eyes and brain work together. By opening in a historic structure, it linked the city's past with contemporary science about visual perception.
The space invites visitors to question what they see and discover how easily the eye can be fooled. Watching others struggle with the same illusions creates a shared experience where people laugh at their own misconceptions about visual reality.
The location sits in the Old Town and is easily reached on foot; the space is flat and allows free movement through all areas. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since they spend time examining different installations from multiple angles.
A special area is the 2D café, where monochromatic walls and objects are arranged to appear three-dimensional. Visitors can enjoy refreshments there while experiencing the illusion in real time within this unusual visual environment.
Location: Vilnius
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Address: Vokiečių g.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-20:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +37067225414
Website: https://vilnil.lt
GPS coordinates: 54.67853,25.28464
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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