Barcelona – Big Fun Museum & Museum of Illusions Experience

Barcelona can be your selfie playground. This combo ticket stacks Big Fun Museum and the Museum of Illusions into one easy day of photo tricks and weird-but-fun rooms. I like that it’s designed for different moods: silly, active, and then suddenly you’re staring at artwork from the exact right angle.

Two things I really appreciate are how hands-on the Big Fun Museum rooms are, and how the Museum of Illusions makes you slow down and “solve” the perspective. The upside-down setup and the 3D wall art are the kind of moments you’ll want to recreate right after you leave.

One consideration: the experience is playful, so if you’re craving serious art history, you might feel a bit impatient. Also, some installations can be out of service, and you may need to wait your turn at the popular photo spots.

Key highlights worth your time

• Big Fun Museum’s 9 rooms: Giant’s House, Upside Down House, Sweet Museum, Food Art, and more
• Food as art: recreations of iconic artwork using food, which also makes the whole thing feel cheeky
• Perspective games at Museum of Illusions: stand on the marked spots for the effect to click
• A digital Magic Room: magical forest, star views, and Barcelona views in one stop
• Close-together locations: both admissions are meant to be tackled the same day without stress

Two museums, one voucher, one walk in central Barcelona

You get a single admission for two attractions, and the whole idea is “less planning, more playing.” You’ll enter the Big Fun Museum at the entrance on Rambla de Sant Josep and show your voucher at the door. The other half of the combo, the Museum of Illusions, is close enough that you’re not burning hours on transport or logistics.

This matters because it turns the day into an activity block rather than a scavenger hunt. You can arrive, do the interactive stuff while your energy is high, then shift into slower (but still fun) illusion viewing.

The ticket cost is listed at $35 per person, and the value comes from the mix: you’re paying for two separate indoor experiences with lots of photo opportunities and timed “hang out” moments. It’s not a guided tour, so you control your pace.

Big Fun Museum: 9 rooms that turn you into the subject

Big Fun Museum is built around one core idea: you’re not just looking. You’re part of the scene. The rooms are set up like themed worlds where scale changes, gravity plays tricks, and your body becomes the “scale reference” for photos.

You’ll move through 9 completely different rooms, and the variety is the point. If one theme isn’t your thing, you’ve got another right around the corner.

Giant’s House and the Upside Down House

The Giant’s House is the fast attention-grabber. Everything is made to look gigantic, which makes you feel small in photos. It’s simple, but it works because the room is designed so your position and height matter.

Then you hit the Upside Down House, the room that turns your brain into a confused GPS. This is where you’ll likely spend extra time, not because it’s complicated, but because it forces you to check what’s actually above and below. Even if you’re visiting with people who usually hate “trick” attractions, this one tends to win them over.

Practical tip: wear shoes you’re comfortable moving in. These rooms are fun, but you’ll be shifting angles constantly.

Sweet Museum and the Alice Through the Looking Glass room

The Sweet Museum is all about temptation, in theme if not in actual snacks. Think of it as a playful sugar-coated detour that breaks up the physical rooms.

After that, the Alice Through the Looking Glass concept leans into the same “wrong-feeling reality” idea as the upside-down space. It’s the kind of room that makes it easy to get creative photos because the set is already exaggerated for you.

Believe it or not style curiosities (and why they work for adults)

You’ll also see a Believe it or not section with real-world record-breaker energy. It’s not trying to be educational in a lecture sense. Instead, it delivers short bursts of wonder that keep your attention moving.

This is one reason the ticket can work for adults. You get that “okay, that’s ridiculous” reaction, then the next room is already waiting.

Food Art: recreations made with food

One of the most memorable rooms is Food Art. You’ll look at recreations of popular artwork made with food ingredients. It’s funny and a bit strange in the best way, and it also makes you hungry in an instant.

Even if you don’t care much about art, this stop helps because it turns culture into something edible-looking and lighthearted.

Museum of Madness and Magic Room: two very different endings

The Museum of Madness walkthrough is darker in tone. It focuses on brutal psychiatric treatments in history. It’s not “scary for the sake of scary.” It’s more heavy-theme education wrapped in a horror-style path.

If you’re sensitive to intense subject matter, pace yourself here. You can also choose shorter stops inside to avoid rushing.

Then you finish with the Magic Room, which flips the mood again. It’s a digital experience with a magical forest, star viewing, and views of Barcelona. This is a great way to land the plane after the heavier portion, and it tends to feel like a reward.

Are photos allowed?

Yes—pictures within the museums are allowed. That’s important because both museums are built for standing positions, angles, and instant visuals.

Museum of Illusions: 3D art where your feet matter

After Big Fun Museum, you’ll shift to the Museum of Illusions, and the vibe changes from physical set pieces to wall-based perspective tricks.

This museum is centered on 3D effect paintings and artwork where the illusion depends on where you stand. The best advice is literal: stand on the spots so the perspective lines up and the effect appears correctly.

This museum is also a little more “social” in practice. You’ll often need to wait for someone to finish at a popular piece because these are exact-position photo moments. If you’re visiting as a group, just plan to rotate turns.

The upside is that the museum nudges you into being present. You can’t just look and move on. You’ll step, crouch, reposition, and watch the image snap into place.

Timing tips for a smooth one-day plan

The ticket is valid for one day, and the museums are close enough that you can treat the day as one continuous activity.

A good pacing strategy:

• Start with Big Fun Museum first while you’re energetic and ready to move.
• Save Museum of Illusions for later, when you’re okay slowing down and doing perspective-by-perspective photos.

If you’re traveling with kids, this order also helps. The Big Fun Museum rooms keep things active, and the illusion museum offers calmer “photo challenges” afterward.

Holiday hours to watch (especially if you’re visiting late December)

The info for Christmas holidays includes special opening times:

• Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Dec 24, 2025: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Dec 25, 2025: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Dec 31, 2025: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Jan 1, 2026: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

So if your trip lines up with those dates, double-check your planned arrival time.

Value and pricing: why the $35 combo makes sense

$35 per person can sound like a “touristy add-on,” but the math works better when you think in two parts.

You’re paying for:

• One admission to a 9-room interactive museum
• One admission to a separate illusion-focused museum

That’s two venues, two different styles, and enough variety that you don’t feel stuck in one theme. The combo structure is also helpful if you’re short on time. With a single ticket, you avoid the mental load of separate planning.

The experience also tends to hit a sweet spot for satisfaction because it’s designed for all ages. There’s a lot of activity and photo fun without requiring you to be an expert in anything.

Who this experience suits best (and who might want something else)

This ticket fits really well if you want a break from museums that require long attention spans.

You’ll likely enjoy it if:

• You’re traveling with kids or teens who want interactive stuff
• You like taking photos and getting the best angle rather than just snapping from wherever
• You want something light and playful in the middle of a Barcelona itinerary

It also works for adults. One theme runs across both museums: your body becomes part of the design. That makes it fun even if you’re not normally into “kid attractions.”

But if you only want quiet, historical, lecture-style museums, Big Fun Museum’s playful fantasy rooms may feel too silly.

Comfort, crowding, and what to watch for

A few practical notes based on the way these places operate:

• Some sections can be closed for maintenance, so if a specific room is a top priority for you, keep expectations flexible.
• At the Museum of Illusions, you may wait for others to finish at certain pieces because the illusion depends on the viewer’s exact position.
• The overall tone is family-friendly, but the Museum of Madness portion has a heavier theme, so plan your mindset for that stop.

On comfort: there are lockers available in at least one part of the experience, which helps if you’re carrying bags or shopping around Barcelona.

Accessibility and practical needs

This combo is listed as accessible for people with reduced mobility, which is a big deal for planning. Since it’s an indoor, room-by-room experience, you can also move at your own pace.

Also, transportation isn’t included. So you’ll want to arrive via walking, taxi, or your normal Barcelona transit plan.

Should you book Big Fun Museum + Museum of Illusions?

I’d book this if you want a fun, photo-friendly indoor day that doesn’t require advance knowledge. The combination is smart: you get active set pieces and then you switch to perspective puzzles.

I wouldn’t prioritize it if:

• You’re mainly seeking serious art or historical deep dives
• You’re visiting when you strongly prefer not to handle heavy subject matter (the Museum of Madness section)

If you’re traveling with family, this one-day combo is usually a safe bet because it offers enough variety to keep different ages interested.

FAQ

What is included in the Big Fun Museum and Museum of Illusions ticket?

The ticket includes general admission to both the Big Fun Museum and the Museum of Illusions.

How long does this experience take?

It’s listed as 1 day, so you can plan a full block of time for both museums.

Where do I enter, and what do I show?

Enter at the museum entrance on Rambla de Sant Josep and show your voucher at the door.

Do the museums allow photos?

Yes. Pictures within the museums are allowed.

Is there a guide included?

No. A guide is not included.

Is the museum accessible for reduced mobility?

Yes. The experience is listed as accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Are there lockers to store your things?

You can use lockers, which are helpful so you don’t have to carry everything around. (Availability is based on on-site reports.)

When are the opening hours during the Christmas holiday season?

For Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026, hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with specific shortened hours on Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, and Jan 1 as listed for those dates.