By: Alana Penn
The Museum of 3D Illusions opened up in San Francisco on Feb. 1 to San Franciscans and tourists alike. It is located on 55-61 Jefferson Street, a five minute walk from Pier 39. As its name suggests, the Museum of 3D Illusions features a collection of exhibits that encourages guests to get a hands on experience with the art. The museum is very Instagram friendly and features a lot of unique photo opportunities. If this is something you enjoy, the Museum of 3D Illusions is the place for you.
The optical illusions displayed in the museum are incredibly well done and came out well in pictures. This pop up museum is located in San Francisco, so many iconic locations in the city were featured in the exhibits. Landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and Alcatraz Prison were among the many I found on my visit. In addition, posing for pictures and seeing the illusions in action were quite entertaining. This museum is a great attraction for families and social media enthusiasts alike.
However, there were some aspects of my visit that weren’t as great. If you don’t have any patience to wait in lines, this isn’t the museum for you. I waited in line for almost three hours to get into the museum, and then I had to wait more to buy tickets on top of this. The museum is very small, so it’s very easy to bump into people or accidentally get in the way of someone’s picture. If you don’t mind braving the chilly San Francisco weather for some photo-ops or being in crowded spaces, issues will not arise.
Overall, I had a decent experience at the Museum of 3D Illusions. While the wait time and setup of the exhibits presented some problems for me, I still had a good time. I was able to take some cool photos for social media and spend time with family. If this is something you would find interesting, you shouldn’t miss out on it. Take a trip to SF to visit this pop up museum!
Tickets can be bought both online or at the museum, but I would recommend buying them online to avoid the massive lines to buy them in person. The general admission price is $25, kids 6-12 years old is $10, and kids 5 and under get in for free. If you’re willing to spend more money for your experience, a personal photographer can be bought for a $100 VIP pack.
