Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

More than 30 giant hand-painted murals that turn into 3D scenes when you pose in front of them. Hang off a Gaudí building, meet Shrek or the Minions, or stand next to Messi. It’s quick, central and good on a rainy day. Under-5s go free.

More than 30 giant hand-painted murals that turn into 3D scenes when you pose in front of them. Hang off a Gaudí building, meet Shrek or the Minions, or stand next to Messi. It’s quick, central and good on a rainy day. Under-5s go free.

Under-5s go free

Price:

Adults from €14.50

Best for:

Ages 4+

Duration:

30–45 minutes

Weather:

Indoors

📍 Area:

Ciutat Vella · Map →

Museum of Illusions, Barcelona
Barcelona cityscape

Visiting the Museum of Illusions with Kids

Bring a phone, because the photos are the whole point. Each mural is painted so that, from the marked spot, you look like part of the scene. Most families spend 30 to 45 minutes here, so it fits easily into a morning around La Rambla. Online tickets are €14.50 for adults and €8 for children aged 5 to 12, and under-5s go free.

Visiting the Museum of Illusions with Kids

Bring a phone, because the photos are the whole point. Each mural is painted so that, from the marked spot, you look like part of the scene. Most families spend 30 to 45 minutes here, so it fits easily into a morning around La Rambla. Online tickets are €14.50 for adults and €8 for children aged 5 to 12, and under-5s go free.

Quick Family Facts

  • Best for: Ages 4+

  • Visit time: 30–45 minutes

  • Book ahead: Online tickets are cheaper than at the door

  • Weather: Indoors, great for rainy days

  • Pushchairs: Possible, but a carrier is easier

  • Children: Under-5s go free

Duo Ticket – Experience two museums

Want to see the Big Fun Museum too? It’s five minutes’ walk away on La Rambla, with eight themed spaces including an upside-down house, a giant’s house and the Sweet Museum. Find out more about the Big Fun Museum →

If you’d like to visit both, use the Book Duo Ticket button and choose the General Duo option. This ticket option (€32) covers both museums, and you can visit them on different days.

Highlights

Highlights

The Infinity Room – Museum of Illusions
Walk-in Murals
Walk-in Murals

Stand on the marked spot and the painting turns into a 3D scene around you.

Tilted Rooms – Museum of Illusions
Film & Cartoon Heroes
Film & Cartoon Heroes

Pose with Shrek, Hulk, the Minions, the Ninja Turtles and Messi.

Barcelona Icons
Barcelona Icons

Gaudí’s Casa Milà, the Sagrada Família and the Gothic Quarter, painted so you can step inside.

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Museum of Illusions

Adults from €14.50

Online tickets are cheaper than at the door. Visiting both museums? Use the Book Duo Ticket button.

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