School visits

 

Would you like to visit, experience, and explore a unique and fun museum where reality and illusions creatively come together?

 

Our museum features optical constructions and illustrations where light, movement, colors, perspectives, and reflections create the most amazing and entertaining optical illusions. Subjects like mathematics, natural sciences, visual arts, and history naturally become part of the visit. Students can, for instance, experiment with perspective and thus learn the fundamental principles of art and photography.

 

The exhibition is interactive, and we encourage both students and teachers to actively participate by looking at, touching, and becoming part of the many works, so the numerous illusions truly come to life. You can take your own photos, as playing with perspectives to create the perfect illusion in a picture enhances the learning experience—while also being fun. A mobile phone is, therefore, an essential tool.

Packages

  • 1. Visit on Your Own

    Use the teacher’s guide and student worksheets with ideas and inspiration for class activities before, during, and after the visit. This way, you can support the class’s work at the museum.

    Target Audience: Grades 1–10
    Duration: Approx. 2 hours
    Price: Admission ticket for students and teachers

  • 2. Guided Tour

    Let our amazing illusion experts guide you through a world of optical illusions.

    Target Audience: All ages
    Duration: 1 hour
    Price: 1,100 DKK for two guides + admission tickets for students and teachers (max 30 participants)

  • 3. The Hunt for the Illusion

    In this exciting program, the class will meet Penrose, our time-traveling explorer who is trapped in the museum. The class must help Penrose solve tasks and work together to uncover the code to the treasure, which will help Penrose understand the difference between reality and illusion.

    Target Audience: Grades 3–6
    Visit Duration: 90 minutes, including introduction, activities, summary, and free exploration time
    Price: 1,200 DKK + admission tickets for students and teachers

    Note: This program requires the use of a mobile phone or tablet.

  • 4. The Hunt for the Illusion

    The class embarks on a hunt for fascinating illusions, solves tasks, and uncovers a secret code that holds the key to the hidden treasure. The students also get the opportunity to dive deeper into selected illusions and explore them further when they return to the creative environment of the classroom.

    Target Audience: Grades 6–9
    Visit Duration: 90 minutes, including introduction, activities, summary, and free exploration time at the museum
    Price: 1,200 DKK + admission tickets for students and teachers

    Note: This program requires the use of a mobile phone or tablet.

Before the visit

▪ Read the teacher’s guide for activities before, during, and after the visit.

▪ Watch the introductory film with your class

During the Visit

▪ Upon arrival at the Museum of Illusions, please check in at the reception, where an Illusion Expert will welcome you.

▪ Mobile phones are available for loan with a deposit.

▪ You can store bags and jackets at the reception.

▪ A typical visit lasts between one and one and a half hours.

A Great Experience for Everyone

Multiple classes often visit simultaneously, and we strive to ensure a good experience for all. As a teacher, you are responsible for supervising your students and ensuring they are considerate of each other and other visitors. Take the time to reflect on the experiences with your students and make sure they take pictures during the visit to bring memories home. Staff members are available to assist with practical and educational questions. Help your students stick to the schedule and remember prior arrangements.

Where to Eat Lunch

Eating is not allowed inside the Museum of Illusions. We recommend having lunch before your visit. Alternatively, you can eat outdoors at City Hall Square, Gammeltorv/Nytorv, or in H.C. Ørsted Park, which is a 6-minute walk from the museum.

After the visit

 

Back in the classroom, discuss your experiences. Use the many photos taken during the visit as a starting point for your activities, along with the materials provided for after the visit.

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Terms for School Visits

▪  Book your visit in advance by completing the booking form.

▪ Payment can be made in cash or by card upon arrival. A payment link can also be sent to you.

▪ EAN numbers or invoices are not accepted.

▪ School tickets are only valid on weekdays with a confirmed pre-booking.

▪ School visits cannot be scheduled on weekends, public holidays, or during vacation periods.

 

After your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with links to the Teacher’s Guide and student materials.