What Visitors Say
Ignore the bad reviews, this place is fantastic. We spent around 90 mins here and didn't do much queuing even though it was a rainy Saturday. A couple of people skipped in front which was a bit annoying but didn't ruin the experience. The anti gravity room is worth adding on. Highly recommend, staff were great and illusions are (mostly) amazing. Just a shame some of the general public don't have manners!
We enjoyed it overall, but they could definitely do better. It’s very busy, and in my opinion, the allow too many people in at the same time. It also looks a little bit run down, so in need of a little update. I wish they kept up the cleaning as well! Lots of finger prints on mirrors etc. also the lockers have barely any keys left. Enjoyable overall.
We visited Paradox Museum in London and honestly, we can’t fault it. Yes, ticket holders still queue with everyone else, but the line moves quickly and it’s very well organised. Once inside, everything runs smoothly. Facilities were great – there’s a cloakroom, space for buggies, baby changing facilities and a lift, which makes it really family-friendly and stress-free with kids. The experience itself was such good fun for both adults and children. We especially loved having a little dance together in the disco room 🕺💃 It’s interactive, playful and keeps everyone entertained. It also didn’t feel overcrowded, which meant everyone could take their time and capture their moments properly. I loved that they provide phone stands with timers so you can take photos yourself and actually get the whole family in the picture – such a thoughtful touch. Clean space, helpful staff, and a really enjoyable experience from start to finish. Would definitely recommend for a fun family day out in London.
A fantastic place for entertaining children, this museum is filled with a wide variety of fascinating optical illusions that truly capture their curiosity. Each exhibit is visually engaging and encourages kids to explore, experiment, and have fun while learning. The overall experience is both entertaining and mind-bending, making it an excellent destination for a family outing. One small improvement that would enhance the visit even further is providing brief descriptions or explanations alongside the illusions. A little background on how each illusion works would help children understand and connect with the exhibits more quickly, adding an educational element to the fun. Overall, it’s a highly enjoyable and unique experience that kids will love.
We have been at the Paradox museum on weekday. It was an absolutely brilliant experience for kids even for us :) We stayed nearly 2 hours. Enjoyed every single minutes :) Because it was on the weekday wasn’t very busy. Price was reasonable with the offers .Great location. Staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you 🙂🎉🎊
Highlights
Zero Gravity Room
The big wow momentThe room is designed to make you look like you are floating in a world where gravity is optional.
Signature room on the main route
Paradox Tunnel
The funniest balance testWalking straight suddenly feels impossible because your sense of direction gets scrambled.
Walkthrough tunnel exhibit
Reversed Room
Classic upside-down illusionEverything appears flipped, so your brain keeps trying to correct what your eyes are seeing.
Mid-route themed room
Camouflage Room
Best quick photo trickYou can appear to vanish into the wall while people walk past like nothing happened.
Illusion wall installation
Infinity Well
The dramatic shotIt looks like you are flying over an endless drop, even though it is just clever design.
Photo spot with depth illusion
Opening Hours
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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