- Type
- Museum
- Environment
- Indoor
- Age
- 0-17 years
- Price
- 18€/child, 23€/adult
- Estimated visit
- 45-60 min
Mirrors, camera angles and optical illusions make familiar things look different at this Fabianinkatu museum. Families can touch and try the exhibits together: the Paradox sofa makes a body appear split in two, reflections seem endless in the mirror room, and the surroundings appear to rotate in the Paradox tunnel. Many illusions become especially clear in a photograph. The optional Zero Gravity room uses a tilted, moving structure to create an impression of changing gravity and costs extra.
At a glance
- Age fit
- 0-17 years
- Price snapshot
- 18 €/child 23 €/adult
- Opening season
- Year-round
- Duration
- 45-60 min
- Toilets
- Yes
- Baby changing
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Parking ease
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- Most spaces have step-free access, but the mirror maze, Zero Gravity room, walk-in kaleidoscope and Paradox tunnel are not accessible. There is an accessible toilet. Exhibits include flashing and moving lights and illusions that can cause dizziness; the museum does not recommend visiting for people with epilepsy or strong light sensitivity. The Zero Gravity room carries a fall risk, and the museum advises against it for pregnant visitors and people with mobility or balance difficulties, among others. Check all room restrictions before buying the extra ticket.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- Strollers are allowed, though the museum recommends leaving them in the entrance lobby during busy periods. There is a changing table in the accessible toilet and free lockers for belongings. Own snacks cannot be eaten during the museum tour; water bottles are allowed. The University of Helsinki metro station is about 250 metres away and the Central Railway Station about 600 metres away. EuroPark P-Kluuvi is beside the museum.
- Opening-hours notes
- Normal hours: Mon 12:00–18:00, Tue–Fri 12:00–19:00, Sat 11:00–19:00 and Sun 11:00–17:00. During the autumn holiday period, 10–25 October 2026, hours are Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00 and Sun 10:00–18:00. Last admission is one hour before closing. Holiday hours may differ; check the ticket calendar for your visit date.
- Booking notes
- Tickets can be bought at the museum, but advance purchase through Fever is recommended. Online tickets have a selected date and time; arrive for that booked slot. An electronic ticket is sufficient.
- Price notes
- Advance adult tickets start at €23, and child and teen tickets at €18. Children under 5 enter free. Prices depend on the visit date and purchase timing; same-day tickets can cost more. Family bundles are also offered online. The Zero Gravity room costs an extra €2.50 per person. An assistant enters free with the assisted visitor on presentation of a valid EU Disability Card. The Finnish Museum Card and culture benefits are not accepted.
- Age notes
- All ages are welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The Zero Gravity room is not recommended for children under 5, and visitors may not enter it carrying an infant.