Get to Know the Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

The Museum of Illusions is an engaging, multisensory experience like no other. MOI is filled with more than 60 exhibits, including immersive illusion rooms, which will challenge your brain, stimulate your senses, and ignite your curiosity about science. The museum welcomes guests of all ages and the photo-ops are a content creators dream!

Do you sell tickets at the door?

Ticket availability at the door is limited and not guaranteed. To guarantee entry, please purchase your tickets online. Ticket prices are the same whether they are purchased online or at the door.

Do young children need a ticket?

Tickets are not required for children who are ages 2 and younger. They can enter MOI for free!

Can I get a refund or reschedule my tickets?

We offer refunds and rescheduling for up to three days before your ticket date. Note that rescheduling is subject to availability, but we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Please email us at info@moiscottsdale.com with the following information: Name and email of the ticket purchaser Date/time of your current tickets New date/time requested (alternatively, your request for a refund)

My ticket time is for 30 minutes. Is this the length of my visit?

No, you’ll be with us for about 45 to 75 minutes. The reference to 30 minutes is your ticket time arrival window. Please arrive at MOI at any time within that arrival window. We stagger arrival times to optimize the guest experience and prevent crowding.

Is the Museum of Illusions Scottsdale handicap-accessible?

For the most part, yes. Wheelchair users can easily enter and enjoy most exhibits. We do have a few areas with slanted floors that are not suitable for all. We apologize, but the nature of those rooms requires that the floors be slanted. Guests who need to bypass those rooms can easily do so.

Can I bring a stroller?

We welcome children of all ages, including infants. If at all possible, we request that you leave your stroller in the coatroom due to space constraints, or that you bring along a small umbrella stroller.

Do you require face masks?

As per local guidance, we do not currently require face masks. MOI maintains strict sanitation procedures, and we stagger guest arrival times to keep capacity limits.

Are group events available at MOI?

Yes! We welcome groups of all sizes and discounts are available for groups of 15 people or more. We regularly host school groups, corporate events, and private facility rentals. Museum of Illusions Scottsdale offers a one-of-a-kind experience that groups of all types and age ranges will enjoy!

How can I book a group event?

Please email sales@moiscottsdale.com to discuss your group event.

Do I need a ticket to visit the gift shop?

Not at all! Everyone is welcome to explore our Smart Shop, where you’ll find exclusive MOI merchandise, souvenirs, accessories, and one-of-a-kind puzzles and games! Come on over and shop smart today!

What is the Smart Playroom?

Glad you asked! Visit our Smart Playroom during your trip to MOI and challenge your mind as you compete with family and friends. The Smart Playroom is filled with brain-teasing games and puzzles that can enrich your memory, cognition, and problem-solving skills.

FAQ for Museum of Illusions in Scottsdale AZ

Tickets are available for booking through this website or at the entrance (unless we are at capacity).

Yes, unless we are at capacity. The best way to guarantee entry is to book online in advance.

MOI guests can enjoy free parking at Arizona Boardwalk! Please allow yourself extra time to find a parking space and walk to the museum.

The museum experience typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, but there is no time limit, so you are welcome to explore at your own pace.

Yes, we are wheelchair accessible.

No, food and drinks are not allowed in the museum.

Ticket and merchandise purchases are non-refundable. If you are unable to make your reservation time, we are more than happy to reschedule you to a new date.

Ticket allocation and rescheduling are subject to local policy and availability and usually require at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the event date. Click the manage booking link on the upper right of your confirmation to reschedule your visit or add additional tickets. For any questions, concerns, or disputes, you agree to contact us in a timely manner at the following: [email protected]

Tickets are not required for children who are four years old and younger. They can enter MOI for free!

Complimentary admission is available exclusively to teachers and educators with valid school IDs. Teachers and educators are eligible for one complimentary admission per year. This offer is valid for walk-in visitors only. Please present your valid school ID upon entry.