The Art of Illusion Step into a world where perception meets deception. Permanent Image The Art of Illusion invites you to question what you see — and how you see it. While vision is one of our most powerful tools for understanding the world, it can also be surprisingly unreliable. This exhibit explores the fascinating ways our brains interpret illusions. Visitors will learn how assumptions, context, and past experiences can lead us to perceive things that aren’t really there.Engage with displays that let you deconstruct illusions, watch still images flicker to life, and explore works of art that use perspective and ambiguity to challenge perception.You'll leave seeing the world a little differently. Get Tickets Audience All Ages Location Green Wing, Level 2 View Map Price Included with Exhibit Halls admission Language English Get Tickets Audience All Ages Location Green Wing, Level 2 View Map Price Included with Exhibit Halls admission Language English The Art of Illusion invites you to question what you see — and how you see it. While vision is one of our most powerful tools for understanding the world, it can also be surprisingly unreliable. This exhibit explores the fascinating ways our brains interpret illusions. Visitors will learn how assumptions, context, and past experiences can lead us to perceive things that aren’t really there.Engage with displays that let you deconstruct illusions, watch still images flicker to life, and explore works of art that use perspective and ambiguity to challenge perception.You'll leave seeing the world a little differently. It’s All Part of Being Human This exhibit is part of the Museum’s 2025 spotlight on Being Human, a yearlong exploration of everything that connects us. Learn More
