Everyone is talking about the Museum of Illusions, a brand new mind-bending attraction at the Zone @ Rosebank Mall, opening this Saturday, 6 July 2024.
The Museum of Illusions is home to a wide range of playful exhibitions, eye-catching visual experiences, educational displays, and optical illusions that change with perspective or trick your eyes.
Johannesburg is the first South African city to welcome this immersive experience. The concept started in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015 and has since expanded worldwide to over 50 cities such as Dubai, Chicago, New York, Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai, Cairo, Kuala Lumpur and Dallas.
The best part? They’re open daily from 9am to 9pm and situated at a convenient location, right above Hamleys and across the bridge from Spur in The Zone @ Rosebank location, making the museum a great fit for family outings, parties and celebrations with a party room, and date nights alike. Here’s what you need to know about this brand-new attraction in Johannesburg.
More about the Museum of Illusions
As a champion of the “edutainment concept,” the Museum of Illusions is merging fun and entertainment with education and learning and a dash of tech. There are over 60 extraordinary exhibits that use optical illusions, visual tricks, and hands-on interactive displays to create a playful environment, nothing is ever quite as it seems.
Let loose in the Illusion Rooms with intriguing visual, sensory, and a never-before-seen educational experience. There’s no shortage of quirky installations where you can hang out with your clones, swap noses with your friends, and serve your head on a platter. And the image display tricks will make you rethink vision, perception, and the mysterious workings of the human brain.
Whether you’re up for a one-of-a-kind adventure for your next date outing, something different to try with the kids, or simply looking to capture some Instagrammable moments, this museum in Johannesburg has something that will entertain visitors of all ages.
Know before you go
Museums of Illusions officially opens at The Zone @Rosebank on Saturday, 6 July. Opening hours are 9am to 9pm, from Monday to Sunday.
It is highly recommended to book your tickets online in advance. Although tickets are available at the door, space per session is limited and there may be a waiting time. Do arrive 15 minutes before your slot to allow ticket registration and access processing.
The museum is self-guided and open to all ages, meaning you can explore at your own pace. Each timeslot is scheduled 20 minutes apart, and the average time spent in the museum is about 45 – 60 minutes.
Looking for food and drink after your visit? Try one of the many casual spots at The Zone @Rosebank. No eating or drinking is allowed in the Museum of Illusions.
How to book tickets
Cost: R150pp for kids and pensioners, R190pp for adults. A family bundle includes tickets for 2 x kids and 2 x adults at R580. Infants and toddlers under 4 years enter free. Book online
When: Opens on Saturday, 6 July 2024. Monday to Thursday, 9am to 9pm. Friday and Saturday, 9am to 10pm. Sunday and Public Holidays, 9am to 8pm
Where: Above Hamley’s, on the upper level, next to WEAREEGG down the passage from SPUR, The Zone in Rosebank, 177 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Sandton
Website: moijoburg.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @museumofillusionsjoburg
Instagram: @museumofillusions_joburg
