Museum of illusions Sofia
Museum of illusions Sofia
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Speciality MuseumsScience Museums
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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It's fascinating. It's fun. It's sure to be surprising. 400 m2 full of riveting illusions, wonderful atmosphere and helpful staff.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Dirk F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazeballs
    The experience in the museum was incredible. Especially through the help of Petya, Niki and Nevi I had a really great time including the discussion of illusions and helping me to take pictures since I've been on my own in the museum. Thank you for the amazing experience.
    Dear Guest, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are glad to hear that you had an enjoyable and memorable experience in the museum! Our guides are always ready to provide any kind of help when it is needed. We hope to see you again in the future, stay curious!
    Written 27 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 25 September 2023
  • AlisonJ_10
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom325 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and educational!
    Spent a very enjoyable hour or so at this small museum. We’ll set out and wasn’t busy early on a weeks day morning although I can imagine it gets busy weekends and holidays. Good scientific ideas and lots of clever photo opportunities like the upside down doom and ‘giant’ chair.
    Dear Guest, thank you for the wonderful review! We are pleased to know that you had an enjoyable and fun experience in the museum! We hope to see you again in the future, stay curious! 👀
    Written 23 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 October 2023
  • Melanie037
    Wendover, United Kingdom234 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of fun, even for a moody teen!
    A nice little place which my daughter and I visited. She’s a hard to impress 17 year old but she was captivated and we spent a little over an hour there. Lots to see and highly interactive with great photo opportunities.
    Dear Melanie, thank you for the wonderful review! We are pleased to know that you had an enjoyable time! The museum is captivating for people of all ages - adults, children, and teens! We hope to see you again in the future, stay curious! 👀
    Written 5 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 November 2023
  • Росица А
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Просто удоволствие
    Very fun and nice place. Girls and boys from the staff make the experience even more complete. I prefer the guests of the city not to pass by, in a convenient location, different experience and cute young people for splendor!
    Dear Guest, thank you for the amazing review! We are happy to hear you had a good time at the museum and we thank you for the recommendation you made on our behalf! Our staff is always ready to tell you interesting stories and we are glad they made your experience with us better. We hope to see you again in the future, Stay curious!
    Written 9 February 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 6 February 2024
  • Go598438
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big fun with Nicole and Alex
    A museum in the very centre of Sofia. Though rather small you can spend quite some time there. All exhibits are very interesting and well translated into English and German. The best of all are both staff Nicole and Alex. Without there expertise and help our experience would be only half the fun. Among the exhibits are a number of interactive displays where photos with your smartphone must be taken. Alex and Nicole knew exactly what our position and gesture should be to achieve the best possible results. They made very funny shots. Thank you to Nicole and Alex. You don’t need to be young to have fun in this museum. Just go, you will be surprised
    Dear Guest, thank you for the wonderful review! We are glad to hear that you had a good time at the museum and that you managed to explore the endless world of illusions thanks to our staff. We are always ready to assist and suggest to you many interesting ideas for photos. The museum is suitable for both children and adults and we thank you for the recommendation you made on our behalf. We hope to see you again in the future, Stay curious! 👀
    Written 21 June 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 June 2024
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GPopov
New Delhi, India5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Friends
It is a rather small but cool museum, new and well-maintained. The exhibits are interesting and definitely awaken one's curiosity and appreciation for science. The museum staff (we were with Presi and Martina) are incredibly friendly and spare no effort in helping visitors make the most out of their visit. I really liked the place and I can definitely recommend it.
Written 26 July 2021
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Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review.We appreciate the fact that you enjoyed communicating with our guides and that they contributed positively to your experience.Thank you once again for sharing. We would love to have you as our guest at least once again! :)
Written 28 July 2021
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Boyaneee
Sofia, Bulgaria3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Friends
This place is amazing! Saw very interesting things and the real magic is alive there. Also the people who work in Museum are verry kind, smiley and they know a lot of things and interesting scientific facts. Beside me, they love working there!!
Bulgaria need more people and places like this! Im thinking right know that soon will go back again!!
Written 5 March 2020
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Jørgen M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Family
We visited the museum with our 8 year old grandson. This was a great experience and very interesting for both our grandson and ourselves - the young guide who showed us all the illusions activities was exceptionally knowledgeable in what he was telling and explaining about and at the same time entertaining in pleasing and good way.
We can recommend a visit to the museum!
Written 3 September 2020
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Thank you! We are pleased to see that you had great experience in the museum!
Written 19 September 2020
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Gabriela G
Cyprus3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Family
Ah, it was amazing experience! Everything was so interesting, all the staff were really helpful and polite with us. Rado was one of them. He explain to us so many things and mysteries there... Was unexpected how kind are actually the people, i thing i was more excited from that, and of course after that and from all the ilusion inside. There was so many very very interesting things ❤️❤️ thanks a lot to the creator of this interesting museum in 21th sentury ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Written 13 November 2021
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Dear Gabriela, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are very happy you had an amazing experience in our museum. We pride ourselves on our kind and knowledgeable staff of guides, who are always glad to assist with taking photographs as well as explain the mechanics behind all the illusions. Stay curious!
Written 14 November 2021
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JORGOSSAILING
Athens, Greece82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A modern fresh and interesting museum. Friendly guided from young people.....we had a real funny time here with my family and a friend making fotos and laughing......worth’s his money for sure ...don’t miss it. And on the othe site of the road is a good Turkish self service restaurant clean cheap and with good food
Written 7 March 2020
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190383George
Nicosia, Cyprus192 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021 • Solo
I laughed… I enjoyed.. and overall I had a great time. I think there is nothing more important, especially these difficult period for all of us…Plus I learned some things about maths and physics. I spend almost one and a half hour in a different, magic world, that helps you to forget all the other thoughts, trying to answer “ how are they doing this and that?” I also took some very nice pictures, thanks to the staff. No words for Martina and Maggie ( hope I remember the names correctly). Girls, you are truly amazing. Don’t miss that in Sofia. Especially if you have kids. Ticket for adults is 21 leva. ( 10.5 euros).
Written 13 August 2021
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Dear George, thank you for your kind review. These times really are testing the best of us and we are really glad you had a wonderful time in our museum. Our guides are always happy to help and explain all the illusions as well as take professional photographs. We are very pleased you decided to visit our museum and we are thankful you would recommend the experience to others. Stay curious!
Written 13 August 2021
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Lovetotravel
Sofia, Bulgaria6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Friends
The museum of illusions is a great place to visit if you are in Sofia. Extremely fresh young people are working there. They are always happy to assist you if you need photo or anything else. I recommend the place if you have hour or two in central Sofia. Also, everything is super modern, clean and shining! Keep up the good work, guys!
Written 16 July 2020
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Thank you very much for your good review! We are very happy to know that our museum met your expectations!
Written 20 July 2020
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IM
Augsburg, Germany43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
It was really great, it actually saved our trip to Sofia, since we were really disappointed with almost everything we saw in Sofia. The museum of illusions was the highlight of this trip. We had so much fun, learned a lot of things and the stuff really helpful and welcoming. They help you take pictures and make most of the visit with their tips. Highly recommended! Well done!
Written 15 August 2020
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Thank you! We are happy to know that our museum was the highlight of your trip to Sofia! Regards!
Written 31 August 2020
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Marco
Turin, Italy4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020 • Solo
The museum is very cool and full of fun things not just to see but also to try. The staff is very competent and will give you all the information about the illusions and the historical facts, plus they are available to take pictures of you if needed. Highly recommended
Written 14 June 2020
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Dear, Marco. We are delighted of the detailed feedback you gave us. What we value the most is our customer's opinion, that is why we put a lot of effort into improving the experience called "Museum of illusions". Thank you once again for the lovely words.
Written 11 October 2021
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OnAir60997196922
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
One of the best museums Sofia has to offer. Interactive with a nice atmosphere, all of the exhibitions were interesting to look at. One of my favourite memories from my trip to my neighbour, Bulgaria. Would totally visit again!
Written 5 July 2023
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Dear Guest, thank you for the wonderful review! We are pleased to know that you had an enjoyable time at the museum! We hope to see you again, stay curious!
Written 6 July 2023
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