The Museum of Illusions Set to Open in Washington DC

The opening of the Museum of Illusions in Washington, DC is just another reason why we added the nation’s capital to our list of LGBTQ+-friendly destinations to visit in 2023.

Get ready queer Instagrammers! If you’re in the nation’s capital in December, you should consider visiting the newest museum, The Museum of Illusions Washington DC (MOIDC), scheduled to open its doors on December 13, 2022. Located at 925 H Street and the newest addition to CityCenterDC, the museum is the 40th museum of its type to open around the world, and now, tickets are available for museum-goers to purchase, starting at $23.95. Yep, unlike most of the free museums in the District, you will have to pay for this immersive, educational, and Instagram-able experience for visitors of all ages. 

The museum’s unique hands-on experience includes illusionistic rooms, optical illusions, and a playroom with didactic games and puzzles. All exhibits on science, mathematics, and psychology allow visitors to learn about vision, perception, and the human brain through interaction and fun.

MOIDC takes inspiration from its surroundings and features iconic Washingtonian icons and landmarks throughout its more than 50 exhibits. In fact, the first U.S. President George Washington’s wandering eyes follow guests as they take in a beautiful Capitol Hill mosaic. The Museum offers an ode to the Blue Metro Line in the Reverse Room, where guests can seemingly “hang” from the subway’s ceiling. The Ames Room is the perfect place to have fun with height as guests appear to grow and shrink walking from one corner to the next. The Vortex Tunnel tricks the mind and body into feeling like the ground is moving, providing the perfect backdrop for a mind-boggling social media post.

“We are thrilled to be opening the Museum of Illusions in Washington DC, providing both residents and visitors with a completely unique and immersive experience unlike anything else in the district,” said Ghida Damirji, MOIDC’s owner.

The original concept for the museum was launched in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2015 and quickly became an iconic attraction. With locations in New York, Chicago, Paris, Madrid, Athens, Doha, Dubai, Shanghai, New Delphi, and Toronto. 

Before officially opening next month, visitors can catch a glimpse of what’s to come at the MOIDC pop-up, moving to the Downtown Holiday Market, which opens November 18th (F Street between 7th & 9th Streets, NW), just blocks from CityCenterDC. No registration is required.

The museum will be open 10 am – 8 pm Monday through Saturday and on Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm. Guests are encouraged to visit MOIDC online to purchase tickets in advance and to sign up for a regular newsletter with special offers. 

For more information about the Museum of Illusions Washington DC, visit https://moiwashington.com/ and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.