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The Museum of Illusions Trapani

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Trapani


Address

Via Mercè, 2, 91100 Trapani TP, Italy

Website

www.mooitrapani.com

Contact

+39 0923 367501

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9:45 am to 12:35 pm, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:45 am to 12:35 pm, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:45 am to 12:35 pm, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:45 am to 12:35 pm, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9:45 am to 12:35 pm, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Steven M. 2 years ago on Google
    WAS JUST THERE LAST WEEK.will have you tapping your toes. Book this admission ticket and discover history of optics, dumplings and ducklings. An included guide adds depth to the extensive exhibits, with more than 100 pathaways to bring liveliness to the displays. Delve into mostly mogglywiggly legacy and learn all about the pioneers. The museum was awesome. But a little piece advice. Advise people that purchase tickets that they do not have to be there at 10 when the museum is open. We rushed to get there only to find out we had all day...well as long as they were open and the tickets were good the whole weekend. Several people that purchased tickets from viator showed up thinking the same! But everything else was awesome
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marisa Z. 1 year ago on Google
    An unforgettable experience! Our guide Clara was very informative and patient. Thumbs up for this great place! Make sure you book your visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 morgan f. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a guided tour, which has its pros and cons but the guide really knew what she was talking about. It's a small place but she took her time explaining the history behind everything and how it worked. Don't buy tickets on your laptop as the website doesn't have the correct format. You need to book a slot using the mobile website and then you just pay when you get there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joachim R. 1 year ago on Google
    A must-go visit when in Trapani. The Museum is created with quite some love. Our tour guide Cynthia (?) was passionate, patient and very, very customer facing. Well done! We loved it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James F. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't miss this if you are in Trapani You need to book your time slot online. They are extremely punctual. It's in the limited traffic area of Trapani old center. Parking is available about 5mins away Our guide Rita was great, but the whole team are really nice, welcoming and are great guides. The presentation is in Italian and English In winter it's only available on the weekend. Definitely not to miss
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincent M. 2 years ago on Google
    As good for kids as it is for adults. Guided visit with a lovely lady that really took care of every person in the group, children and adults
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Utsha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely enjoyed the guided tour with Cinzia. It was such a fun experience. Worth both time and money ✨
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mario p. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a very interesting place,must visit when in trapani, and our guide Rita was very fluent in english...Amazing
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 antonia maria T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic and our guide, Cinzia, outstanding. Thank you
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pauline E. 11 months ago on Google
    It was such a nice experience. The museum is really interesting and the tour guides explained everything in a great way. I had a lot of fun and my guide took a lot of Nice pictures of the illusions for me.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audriana N. 11 months ago on Google
    Worth it. I really recommend it. Good for children and adults. It takes around 1 hour to visit and it is with a guide. You need to book before arriving because it is by small group.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel A. 11 months ago on Google
    I’d advise pre booking on their website. We had a great time, Julia was amazing, especially as she was doing the tour in English which she spoke incredibly well. Got some great pictures and is a fun hour.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noël van D. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an excellent time at the MOOI! You can only do guided tours. I am usually not a big fan of that, but in this case it makes sense, because certain things need to be looked at from a certain angle, to make the illusion work. The tour was held in both Italian and English. It was well organised and informative, as the guide was often also explaining why the brain is tricking us in that case. I'd definitely recommend a visit, if you are visiting Trapani.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stanislava Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Small museum, but very nice guides talk you through all details and take pictures of you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lissy 10 months ago on Google
    We had an wonderful experience at the museum. Our guide Sofia was amazing and spoke great English. She took some amazing pictures with us in of the illusion. It’s a really fun place to go and recommend on a hot day as it is air conditioned.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda S. 10 months ago on Google
    I've been to two other museums of illusions, but this is the only one with guided tours, which is great. Our guide, Clara, made it a very fun experience and explained everything in a way easy to understand. The guides also take pictures for you and direct you on how to pose. The only downside for me was that you have to wear shoe covers, which kind of ruins these great pictures. Reservation is a must as the groups are small, so the slots fill quickly. You are required to pay upon arrival.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great way to spend an hour of fun. People working there are friendly and the tour guide will educate you on optical illusions.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil B. 10 months ago on Google
    Very, very good. Guided tour was excellent would definitely recommend A++++
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreea12 a. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you Simona, for the tour! Was very nice and you are the best!❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather F. 2 years ago on Google
    A fun visit and very well presented. They have some very good optical illusions. Visits are a maximum of 4 people per session. Price is 13€ per person. I thoroughly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linnkoy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of fun for the family👍👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol G. 4 years ago on Google
    Some great family time. Very interesting. Guide took us some family photos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomasz Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding place, so worth to visit and so well spent 2 hours. Its small place, but thanks to the guided tour it feels 20 times bigger.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vienna B. 8 months ago on Google
    Not only for kids, but for grown ups, too. Thank you Monica for the guided English tour
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 anna s. 4 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my visit. It is a small but interesting museum and we had our own English speaking guide. We came away with some great photos, especially the large kaleidoscope pictures.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sassolinone 3 years ago on Google
    Really really cool, trippy and super fun. Perfect to get some memories of a vacation
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luca B. 3 years ago on Google
    Super amazing. Really interesting for adults and children as well. Spacial thanks to Alessio, our tour guide
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tomek a. 7 months ago on Google
    The museum is definitely worth seeing it. My family spent marvellous time up there. It' very interesting and instructive both for kids and adults. The whole staff was helpfull and the guide Monica was very competant and helpfull person. Please remember to book in advance, because the are so many visitors who are likely to see it...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ma r. 9 months ago on Google
    We visited the museum last Sunday, we had not done any booking beforehand as I thought that we can walk in. However, thankfully they managed to fit us in 😄. Special thanks goes to Alessandra for her patience as we did not understand italian. So she explained perfectly well in English. The museum is fun to visit and very well taken care of.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen G. 8 months ago on Google
    Visited on a Sunday with ten year old daughter and really enjoyed this curious experience where science and fun collide! Our guide was excellent 👌 explaining each display in Italian and again in perfect English. We came away with some super photos and good memories. Well worth the trip, good value and also educational! All the boxes ticked. Highly recommend. Thanks MOOI ❤️🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colin A. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place to spend an hour and a half. Staff are very knowledgeable and it's fun and not expensive. 13 EUR each. You will enjoy this!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie M. 5 years ago on Google
    The people working there are really friendly. It is a very interesting museum and worth the money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 GABRIELLA DE G. 9 months ago on Google
    If you're looking to get out of the summer heat and want something fun for all ages this one's for you! It's really fun and funny.


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