Visit Illuseum Berlin | Opening hours, getting to the museum, & more

The Illuseum Museum in Berlin offers multiple facilities for visitors looking to experience the illusions with a large number of people in their group.

• School tours: Each school group tour is limited to 25 students, with one student getting free admission for every 10 students. We recommend the school supervisor to keep an eye on their children. 
• Birthday parties: You can also organize birthday parties at the Illluseum, where you can enjoy a 30-minute entertainment program and a a 45-minute informative session to kickstart the day. The museum also provides snacks and non-alcoholic beverages in an adjacent room for you to enjoy. 
• A large group: From 30-minute magic shows, and entertainment programs, to interactive guided tours of the museum’s exhibits, the Illuseum provides many facilities for visitors traveling in a large group. You can also enjoy a 30-minute brain training session, where you are split into 2 groups and solve puzzles and tangrams.

• Berliner Kartoffelhaus (1.2 km away): This restaurant specializes in potato-based dishes, offering a range of hearty mains, whose star ingredient is potatoes. It has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for grabbing a light snack after touring the Illuseum. 
• Schlogis- Alberliner Gastatte (1.2 km away): The restaurant boasts a traditional German tavern atmosphere, with wooden tables and beer steins adorning the walls. They specialize in German comfort dishes like schnitzels and sausages.
• Le Hung (71.0 m away): Here, you can find the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine, prepared with light spices and fresh, seasonal ingredients. You must try their pho (noodle soup), banh mi (sandwiches), and bun cha (grilled pork with noodles).
• Aposto (1.3 km away): Aposto specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine, offering a diverse menu of pasta, pizza, risotto, and antipasti dishes inspired by regional Italian flavors. This restaurant offers a chic ambiance, with modern décor and candlelit tables. 
• BBQ Kitchen Am Zwirngaben (700 m away): This establishment serves a range of delectable barbecue dishes, with a focus on smoked meats, grilled seafood, and flavorful sauces. You must try their ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. 

• Budget stays:
  St Christopher's Inn Berlin Mitte (280 m)
  MEININGER Hotel Berlin Central Station (4.2 km)
  MEININGER Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz (1.8 km)
• Mid-range hotels:
  B&B Hotel Berlin-Alexanderplatz (1.2 km)
  The Social Hub Berlin (1.8 km)
  Singer109 Hostel Berlin (2.6 km)
• Luxury stays:
  Classik Hotel Alexander Plaza, Berlin (280 m)
  Hotel Motel One Berlin-Hackescher Markt (250 m)
  Hotel Hackescher Markt (700 m)

• Wear comfortable clothing: Wear closed shoes and light, loose-fitting clothing to move about freely inside the Illuseum. The museum offers a range of interactive illusions.
• Plan a day trip: The Illuseum is close to other iconic attractions like the Berlin TV Tower and Museum Island. To make the most of your visit, you can spend a few hours at the Illuseum, head to the TV Tower for sweeping views of the city, and then visit the nearby museums. 
• Use public transport: Ditch your cars and avail of buses and metro trains when visiting the Illuseum. Parking options are limited outside the Illusion Museum. 
• Avoid bulky cameras: Bring your mobile phone or a pocket camera to capture your hilarious moments at the Museum of Illusions in Berlin. Carrying bulky cameras, tripods, and selfie sticks will inhibit your range of motion and may disrupt other visitors. 

• Berlin TV Tower: The Berlin TV Tower, also locally known as the Fernsehturm, stands at 203 meters above the ground. You can dine at its Sphere Restaurant and spot other nearby attractions from the top like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Berlin Cathedral. 
• Pergamon Museum: One of the city’s most renowned museums, the Pergamon is known for its range of antiquities and ancient artifacts. Look out for the Pergamon Altar, the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, and the Market Gate of Miletus.
• Altes Museum: The Altes Museum, one of the oldest museums in the city, is located on Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum has a wide variety of jewelry, pottery, and miscellaneous objects, belonging to Greece, Rome, and Etruria of the yesteryears. 
• Neues Museum: Also a part of the Museum Island, the Neues Museum is renowned for its extensive collection of pre-historic Egyptian antiquities, including the bust of Queen Nefertiti and Cypriot artifacts.