Paradox Museum London

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This is one of the easiest London attractions to recommend when you want pure fun. You book a timed entry, follow a self-guided route, and get a mix of optical illusions and hands-on rooms that work for couples, friends, and families. The best tip is to go with at least one other person so you can take turns filming and photographing the big illusions. Plan around 90 minutes and arrive on time for your slot.
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Paradox Museum London
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Zero Gravity Room

The big wow moment

The room is designed to make you look like you are floating in a world where gravity is optional.

Let someone else shoot a short burst of photos so you can try a couple of poses quickly.

📍 Signature room on the main route

Paradox Tunnel

The funniest balance test

Walking straight suddenly feels impossible because your sense of direction gets scrambled.

Film a 10-second clip of a friend trying to walk normally, it never looks normal.

📍 Walkthrough tunnel exhibit

Reversed Room

Classic upside-down illusion

Everything appears flipped, so your brain keeps trying to correct what your eyes are seeing.

Stand still for one shot, then do one exaggerated pose for the second shot and compare.

📍 Mid-route themed room

Camouflage Room

Best quick photo trick

You can appear to vanish into the wall while people walk past like nothing happened.

Line up your body edges with the pattern and hold the pose for two seconds.

📍 Illusion wall installation

Infinity Well

The dramatic shot

It looks like you are flying over an endless drop, even though it is just clever design.

Try one serious pose and one silly pose, the contrast makes the illusion pop.

📍 Photo spot with depth illusion

Opening Hours

Sunday: 09:30 – 18:00
Monday: 10:00 – 17:30
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:30
Friday: 10:00 – 19:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 19:30

Paradox Museum London is built for people who want to laugh, take great photos, and feel their brain glitch in the best way. It is a self-guided route through more than 50 paradox-style exhibits that mix science, perception, and playful design. Expect rooms that flip gravity, mess with balance, and make simple tasks feel strangely difficult. Plan around 90 minutes, book a timed slot, and go at a steady pace so you do not end up rushing the best photo setups.

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🤓 Fun Facts

The museum is in Knightsbridge, right across from Harrods.

It is a self-guided experience with over 50 exhibits and the recommended visit time is about 90 minutes.

Children under 4 can enter for free.

Most of the venue is wheelchair accessible, but the Zero Gravity Room is not wheelchair accessible.

Visit London describes it as launching in Knightsbridge in 2024 and highlights 25 themed rooms and over 50 installations.

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