Everything you need to know before your visit

Yes! Here you can marvel, experiment and put your perception to the test together. Illusions, art and technology playfully reveal what is happening in our oceans – and why we need to protect them.

Children of all ages can go exploring here. There is especially lots to discover for children of primary school age and older. Younger children explore the illusions together with their parents. Admission is free for children under four.

Absolutely. Mind-bending illusions, unusual photo spots and new perspectives on our oceans: there is plenty to try out and question – from your own perception to how we treat the planet.

Plan for about an hour. How long you stay depends on what interests you most and how thoroughly you explore the stations. With a guided tour or a workshop, you will need more time.

Yes. Children under four visit Illuseum Berlin free of charge.

Trick your own perception, try out interactive stations and take unusual photos. Along the way, you discover the world of the oceans together and learn what plastic, overfishing and climate change mean for the creatures living there.

Yes! Give the birthday child and the planet a gift: our birthday programme combines illusions, exploring together and a creative activity all about our oceans. Cake and drinks are included in the birthday package.

Yes. During the Berlin school holidays, our programmes combine hands-on creativity with exciting discoveries about nature and ocean conservation. You can find what's coming up on our website.

Children under 14 may only visit when accompanied by an adult. The accompanying adult also needs a valid ticket.

Rain outside, wonder inside: our exhibition is fully indoors. So you can explore, experiment and take photos together whatever the weather.

Yes. Our exhibition rooms are air-conditioned, so you can explore in comfort even on hot days.

Our ticket prices vary depending on the day, time and demand. You can find the current price for your preferred date in our ticket shop. As a rule: the earlier you book online, the cheaper your ticket.

Our prices adjust to the day of your visit, the time and demand. If you book online early, your ticket is usually cheaper.

Children under four get in for free and do not need a paid ticket.

Yes. Children aged four and over can get child tickets. You can find current prices in our ticket shop. Children under four visit for free.

Yes. For a booked school class visit, pupils pay €7 each. One accompanying adult gets in free for every ten pupils. Each additional accompanying adult pays €15.

One accompanying adult gets in free for every ten pupils. Each additional accompanying adult pays €15.

Necessary companions of pupils with disabilities also get in free with appropriate proof. Simply show it at the ticket desk.

Yes, you can also buy your ticket at our ticket desk. Booking online may be cheaper.

We recommend booking online in advance. This secures your preferred visiting time and may get you a lower price.

With a Flex Ticket, you decide when to visit. It can be used at any time during the stated validity period and is not tied to a fixed date or time slot.

Booked tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded. Please check the date, time slot and number of tickets before you buy.

Want to give the gift of wonder? That's what our Flex Tickets are for. They are not tied to a specific date or time slot. We do not offer traditional gift vouchers.

The Berlin WelcomeCard, EasyCityPass and QueerCityPass get you discounted admission. You can find the specific terms with your pass provider.

No. As a privately funded museum, we do not take part in the free Museum Sunday.

You can pay in cash or by card. We do not accept banknotes of €200 or more. For groups, we ask you to pay the total amount together at the ticket desk.

First check your spam or junk folder. If your tickets aren't there either, send us an email. Please include the email address you used to book.

You'll find us in the heart of Berlin at Alexanderplatz: Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 9, 10178 Berlin.

It's about a five-minute walk from Alexanderplatz station. Head towards the TV Tower and on to Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. You'll find us at number 9.

The TV Tower, the Red City Hall, the Nikolaiviertel and Museum Island are all close by. Perfect for exploring more of Berlin after your visit.

Yes. Thanks to our location at Alexanderplatz, you can easily combine your visit with a stroll through the city and other Berlin sights.

We don't have our own car park. There are public parking garages nearby. By public transport, you can reach us easily via Alexanderplatz.

Yes, please bring a charged smartphone. You'll find the descriptions of our exhibits on our mobile website. The QR code for it is in the entrance area.

Plan for about an hour. How long you stay depends on how thoroughly you try out the exhibits and discover their stories. A guided tour or workshop takes extra time.

Yes. Descriptions of our exhibits are available in German and English. You can reach them on our mobile website via the QR code in the entrance area.

We offer guided tours in German, English and Spanish. Other languages are available on request. Just write to us before your visit.

Yes! Here you'll take photos that turn your perception upside down. Our team is happy to help you find the right angle.

You explore the museum at your own pace, try out the stations designed for it and discover new perspectives. You'll find the background to each exhibit on our mobile website. Guided tours and workshops take place at agreed times.

Eating and drinking are not allowed in the exhibition. Please keep any food and drinks you bring packed away during your visit.

Yes, you can use our guest Wi-Fi for free. The QR code to connect is at the ticket desk.

Please only touch exhibits that are explicitly meant to be touched and tried out. Not sure? Just ask our team.

Yes. A cloakroom and lockers are available for coats and small bags.

Of course! Our team is happy to explain the exhibits, answer your questions and help you take photos.

The museum is on one level and largely step-free. There is an accessible toilet. Some rooms are small or have slightly sloping floors. If you have questions about accessibility, please get in touch before your visit.

Yes. Our museum is on one level and generally wheelchair accessible. Some rooms are small or have slightly sloping floors. Feel free to write to us in advance if you have questions about specific areas.

Yes, you can visit us with a rollator. The museum is on one level. If you have questions or need support on site, our team is happy to help.

Yes, you can bring your pram or buggy. Our museum is on one level.

Yes, Illuseum Berlin has an accessible toilet.

Our exhibition is on one level and largely step-free. Some rooms are small or have slightly sloping floors. We're happy to discuss with you before your visit whether individual areas will work well for you.

Yes. Assistance animals are of course welcome to accompany you.

Some exhibits use light, movement or visual effects and may be unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to our team before your tour so we can point out the areas concerned.

In general, you can visit us during pregnancy. However, some exhibits may be unsuitable or cause discomfort. Our team is happy to advise you before your tour. You can skip the stations concerned.

Small dogs are very welcome in a closed carrier. Assistance animals are of course welcome too.

Your small dog can accompany you in a closed carrier and stays in it during your visit. Assistance animals are of course welcome too.

Here, illusion meets mission. Illusions, technology and art reveal what is happening in our oceans. You discover how easily our perception can be fooled – and what that means for how we treat the seas.

Among other things, we look at plastic and microplastics, overfishing, bycatch, illegal fishing, climate change and the protection of coral reefs. It's about the threats facing our oceans and what we can change together.

We are a museum that combines illusions, art and technology with environmental education and ocean conservation. Here you can marvel, get involved and discover new perspectives on our oceans. A museum. But different.

We use the fascination of illusions to get people excited about our oceans and raise awareness for protecting them. A surprising experience becomes a new way of seeing our environment.

Your visit makes a difference: part of our ticket revenue supports the non-profit organisation illuseum.org. It supports people and projects working for environmental education and nature and ocean conservation – right where commitment makes a difference.

Yes! Our workshops combine hands-on creativity with environmental education and ocean conservation. There are programmes for school classes, groups and, depending on the programme, families.

Whether you explore the museum on your own, book a guided tour or combine your visit with a magic show or workshop: we offer various formats for school classes and adapt them to the pupils' age. You'll find more under “School classes”.

That depends on your age, group size and interests. Tell us who you are and what you're looking for – we'll help you find the right programme. Individual workshops are also available on request for groups of fewer than ten people.

Yes! For example at our Magic Tuesday. You'll find when the magic happens and what you can book in the current events on our website.

Yes. During the school holidays there are special programmes for children and families, depending on the period. You'll find the current programmes on our website.

Yes. From creative workshops to special holiday programmes, there's always something to discover together. Check out our current events.

Yes! Marvelling together, changing perspectives and discovering something new: our museum offers plenty of opportunities for conversation and shared experiences. For your company outing or team day, you can also combine your visit with a guided tour, a workshop or a magic show.