A father and baby visit the Museum of 3D Illusions

Fun for All Ages
At San Francisco's Museum of 3D Illusions

Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, the Museum of 3D Illusions has interactive exhibits that everyone can enjoy.

Prepare to be transported to a world of fantasy and imagination as you travel from exhibit to exhibit, snapping plenty of Insta-worthy photos along the way.

Here are just a few of the exciting things you can expect to find when visiting San Francisco’s Museum of 3D Illusions.

Interactive Experiences

Step into the mouth of a shark, soar over the Golden Gate Bridge atop a magic carpet, and hang from a towering skyscraper. Let your imagination run wild with 40-plus interactive exhibits. Along with 3D illusions, the museum also offers Smash It!, a one-of-a-kind stress-relieving experience where guests write their stressors or negative thoughts on a plate and—you guessed it—smash the plate against a wall. Smash It! is open for ages 12 and up.

Pro tip: Traveling with friends and family? The museum offers discounts for groups of six or more people.

Instagrammable Moments

Don’t forget to pack your selfie stick, because at the Museum of 3D Illusions, you’ll want to stay social-media ready! The museum’s exhibits produce stunning, shareable images you’ll be posting for weeks after your visit. Throughout the museum, you’ll find camera icons as well as photo examples that will help you get the right angle of each illusion.

Pro tip: Purchase the Silver or Gold VIP package for a one-on-one experience with the museum’s photographer, who will capture hi-res photos of you and your crew interacting with the displays. You get to skip the lines, too!

Art & Creativity

Learn about the artistic process of creating 3D illusions as you explore. The museum’s knowledgeable docents are happy to share the process with you, as well as interesting facts about the creativity behind each display.

Pro tip: Get insider tips on other interesting and fun things to do in San Francisco on the Museum of 3D Illusions blog.

Birthday Parties & Events

For an experience your friends and family will never forget, host your next big event at the Museum of 3D Illusions. Bring a group of six or more to receive 20% off general admission tickets, get 25% off with a party of 20-plus or rent the entire museum for a whole day of play! Learn more about hosting an event at the Museum of 3D Illusions.

Pro tip: If you happen to be visiting San Francisco during your birthday month, stop by the museum to get 10% off general admission tickets for you and your guests, plus a magnet as a special gift.