# Museum of Illusions Barcelona — Where Barcelona becomes a painting

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Barcelona's most photographed 3D illusion museum. 30+ painted illusions you can step into. Take photos no other museum lets you take. 5 minutes from Plaça Catalunya.

**Open today · 11–21h**

## What's inside

Every mural here is hand-painted by talented artists: more than 30 walls painted by hand, not printed.

**Streets that bend. Reality, rewritten.** Paintings that pull you in. Every step changes what you see. Bring your camera — physics doesn't apply here.

**From Shrek to Hulk. Meet your heroes.** Pop culture, painted bigger than life. Strike a pose with Shrek, Hulk, Minions, Messi and the Ninja Turtles — they're all waiting inside. Kids under 5 free · family-friendly.

**Step into Casa Milà. Take the photo nobody else has.** Gaudí, Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter — reimagined as walk-in murals. The most Instagrammable take on Barcelona's icons.

**Dragons. Sharks. Stories you become.** From the deep ocean to Smaug's hoard — adventures your photos won't forgive you for missing.

## Plan your visit

All tickets are timed-entry. Book online to skip the queue and save €2.

| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission | €14,50 |
| Children under 5 | Free |

**Book:** https://buy.stripe.com/14A3cx2Sp48kenP4SydUY02 (secure checkout powered by Stripe — instant mobile ticket; prices include 10% VAT; free cancellation up to 24 h before your visit). Alternatively book via our official booking partner BigFun Museum: https://bigfunmuseum.com/

Travelling as a group of 10+? Email es@agmo.cat for group rates — we hold weekday slots for schools, camps and corporate visits.

## Questions, answered

**How long does the visit take?**
Most guests spend 60–90 minutes inside. There's no time limit on your ticket — stay as long as you want during opening hours.

**Is it suitable for children?**
Absolutely. Children under 5 enter free. The exhibits are family-friendly with no scary, violent or graphic content — expect Shrek, Hulk, Minions, dragons and the Ninja Turtles painted across full-room murals. Older kids and teens love it the most.

**Can I take photos?**
That's the whole point. Every wall is built to be photographed. Bring your phone, your camera and your friends — selfie sticks are welcome. Tag #MuseumOfIllusionsBCN and we may repost.

**How do I get there from Plaça de Catalunya?**
From Plaça de Catalunya, walk down La Rambla and take the 2nd right onto Carrer del Pintor Fortuny. We're at number 17, on your left. About 5 minutes on foot. Closest metro: L1 / L3 Catalunya (300 m) or L3 Liceu (250 m).

**Can I buy tickets at the door?**
Yes — but online booking guarantees entry on busy days, especially July, August and the Christmas / Easter holidays. Online tickets also save the queue at peak hours.

**Is the museum wheelchair accessible?**
The museum is mostly accessible on one level. If you have specific access requirements, please email es@agmo.cat before visiting so we can prepare your visit.

**Do you offer group rates for schools or tour operators?**
Yes. Schools, summer camps, corporate teams and tour operators can book reserved weekday slots with group discounts. Email es@agmo.cat for rates and availability.

**Do you accept Bizum, Apple Pay or Google Pay?**
Yes — all major card networks plus Bizum, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at our secure Stripe checkout. You can also book through our partner BigFun Museum. Walk-in payments at the entrance accept card and Bizum.

## Visit

- **Address:** Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 17, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
- **Directions:** From Plaça de Catalunya, walk down La Rambla and take the 2nd right onto Carrer del Pintor Fortuny — we're at number 17 on your left. About 5 minutes on foot. Metro: L1 / L3 Catalunya · L3 Liceu
- **Hours:** Mon — Sun, 11:00 — 21:00 · Last entry 20:30 · Closed: 25 Dec, 1 Jan
- **Contact:** +34 618 55 56 55 · es@agmo.cat
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/illusionsmuseum.bcn/
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.google.com/?cid=1401805347832441191

**About the name:** Museum of Illusions Barcelona is an independent 3D trick-art museum at Carrer del Pintor Fortuny 17. It is not affiliated with the global "Museum of Illusions"® franchise chain (museumofillusions.com), and it is a separate venue from the Big Fun Museum on Rambla de Sant Josep.

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