Tickets are available through this website or at the entrance, subject to capacity. Standard ticket prices are $29 for adults (ages 13+), $24 for children (ages 5 to 12), and $26 for military visitors and seniors (ages 60+). All purchases are subject to a 6% service fee. Children ages 4 and under enter free, but need a free ticket to reserve their time slot. Please check the booking system for the final total for your selected tickets.

The museum experience typically takes between 45 and 60 minutes, but there is no time limit, so you are welcome to explore at your own pace.

DIRECTIONS: We are located at 1232 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401. You will find us on the east side of 3rd Street, between Wilshire Blvd and Arizona Ave, directly next to Cabo Cantina and Sephora.

CAR PARKING:

Structure 1: Located on 2nd Street between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard

Structure 2: Located on 2nd Street between Colorado Avenue and Broadway

Structure 3: Located on 4th Street between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard

The first 90 minutes are free in all downtown parking structures.

BUS PARKING: 2nd Street: West side, north of Colorado Avenue (Preferred Zone for Buses). For longer-term parking, charter buses and party buses can utilize Lot 1 North at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier.

Yes, we are wheelchair accessible. There are a few rooms with slanted floors that are not as accessible but those can be bypassed on your visit.

Ticket and merchandise purchases are non-refundable. If you are unable to make your reservation time, we are more than happy to reschedule you to a new date.

No, animals are not allowed inside the museum, except for service animals.

No, food and drinks are not allowed in the museum.

Children ages 4 and under enter free, but need a free ticket to reserve their time slot.

Ticket allocation and rescheduling are subject to local policy and availability and usually require at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the event date. Click the manage booking link on the upper right of your confirmation to reschedule your visit or add additional tickets. For any questions, concerns, or disputes, you agree to contact us in a timely manner at the following: [email protected]

Complimentary admission is available exclusively to teachers and educators with valid school IDs. Teachers and educators are eligible for one complimentary admission per year. This offer is valid for walk-in visitors only. Please present your valid school ID upon entry.

Museum of Illusions Santa Monica is an interactive museum at 1232 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Its exhibits explore the science of optical illusions, perception, and the brain. It is part of Museum of Illusions, founded in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015. A typical visit lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.

The Metro E Line stops at Downtown Santa Monica Station, about a 10-minute walk from the museum. The museum is at 1232 3rd Street Promenade, on the east side of 3rd Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. Check current routes and schedules before travelling.

Museum of Illusions Santa Monica is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Booking online in advance is recommended, since entry at the door depends on capacity.

Yes. Museum of Illusions Santa Monica hosts school field trips, corporate events, and private events. Use the relevant enquiry form to ask about availability, group sizes, and pricing.

Museum of Illusions Santa Monica is at 1232 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, on the east side of 3rd Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. See our contact page for directions and visitor information.