Museum of Illusions on the 3rd St Promenade is worth the visit & very interesting- Dec. 2025

The Museum of Illusions in Santa Monica is a great little spot that’s fun and easy to explore. It takes about an hour to walk through, and it’s filled with creative setups where you can get amazing photos of all the different illusions—definitely the kind of shots that make the experience memorable. The staff is very nice and genuinely enthusiastic about each activity, and the illusion games throughout the space are surprisingly mind-blowing. Everything is clearly explained on the boards, so you always know how to interact with each illusion. It’s family-friendly, playful, and conveniently close to all the restaurants and shops on 3rd Street, making it a perfect stop during a day out.

Museum of Illusions Santa Monica Makes Grand Entrance on Third Street Promenade
New Immersive Experience Blends Art, Science and Fun for All Ages
Santa Monica, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Museum of Illusions Santa Monica opens its
doors tomorrow, October 24, unveiling a jaw-dropping, brain-twisting adventure in the
heart of the iconic Third Street Promenade.
Located at 1232 3rd Street, this all-new immersive attraction is more than just a
museum – it’s a vibrant world where illusions spark imagination, emotion and immersive
learning. Tickets are now available online, with advance booking encouraged.
Spanning 12,000 square feet and featuring more than 80 dazzling exhibits, Museum of
Illusions Santa Monica invites visitors to step into a world of optical illusions, interactive
rooms and mind-bending installations that challenge everything you think you know.
Exclusive to this location are exhibits that pay tribute to the City of Angels, like the
rockabilly-inspired following eyes mural, the climbable California Art Deco hotel façade
building illusion and the reversed room reminiscent of the vintage Hollywood bowling
alley, Star Lanes. Other must-see attractions include the Vortex Tunnel, the Cloning
Table and the Ames Room, which visually manipulates your perception of size.
“It’s an honor to continue our California and West Coast expansion in Santa Monica,”
said Kim Schaefer, CEO of Museum of Illusions. “The city’s rich entertainment history
and dynamic tourism scene are the perfect complement to our immersive attraction, and
we look forward to building our place in the community.”
Museum of Illusions Santa Monica is the brand’s 64th museum across 28 countries and
four continents. Now the world’s largest and fastest-growing brand of privately owned
museums, Museum of Illusions educates visitors on vision, perception and the workings
of the human brain through science, shedding light on why our eyes perceive things that
our brains cannot fully understand. Ranked in the top 5% as a “Best in STEM,” the
museum has also earned the STEM.org Accredited Educational Experience Trustmark.
Museum of Illusions Santa Monica invites guests to enter starting Friday, Oct. 24 at 10
a.m. The museum operates daily, with hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday and extended hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The last
admission is one hour before closing. Ticket prices are:
• $118 for family 4-pack (2 adults, 2 children), $24 per additional child
• $43 for flexible walk-in entry
• $35 for over 13 with a scheduled time
• $30 for children aged 5-12
• $32 for military personnel and seniors
Teachers and educators receive free admission, and group bookings enjoy a 15%
discount on regular prices. The museum is also a perfect location for group events,
special occasions, corporate team-building or educational trips, with options to pre-book
all activities via the website. To purchase tickets and for more details, visit
www.moisantamonica.com.
About Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions Santa Monica is part of the global Museum of Illusions Group, the
largest and fastest-growing chain of private museums in the world. The unique concept
offers all age groups an interactive experience where mind-blowing exhibits play tricks
on the minds of visitors and show them the exciting science behind illusions. With over
60 locations across 28 countries, Museum of Illusions continues to grow and share the
fascinating world of illusions with curious minds all over the world.

More info and tickets at https://moisantamonica.com/

Co Written and Photos by Marie Llug