At the Museum of Senses on Jindřišská Street in Prague’s New Town, you can test how sight, balance, touch and other senses shape what you perceive. More than 50 hands-on installations include optical illusions, a mirror maze, a bed of nails and rooms that play tricks with gravity and perspective. It’s a light, playful break from the city’s history museums, especially for families with children. Allow about an hour; the compact museum may feel brief if you’re looking for a full-day attraction.
Interactive rooms and optical illusions
The Museum of Senses is an interactive attraction on Jindřišská Street in Prague’s New Town. Its installations invite you to test how your senses interpret what is around you, with a particular focus on sight, balance and touch.
More than 50 exhibits fill the museum. Optical illusions use mirrors, lights and perspective to alter how a room or image appears. You can explore a mirror maze, step into a vortex tunnel, test a room designed to play with gravity, or see how a bed of nails works as an installation. Other exhibits include a 3D stable and a room where you can walk on the ceiling.
The displays are designed for participation, so the visit is more hands-on than a traditional museum tour. Some installations also prompt visitors to experiment with sound, smell and other senses. Bring a camera if you want to keep photos of the visual effects and unusual rooms.
A playful stop for families
Children and adults can move through the exhibits at their own pace. Families may find the interactive format especially engaging, while couples can try a quiz or take part in other challenges. Staff can explain activities and help visitors get started.
The museum is a compact stop rather than a large collection to spend a day exploring. Many visitors finish in about an hour, so it can fit into a shorter stretch of sightseeing. The experience depends in part on being able to use the installations: a busy period can make it harder to take your time, so consider visiting when the museum is quieter.
There is a shop with puzzles to browse after the exhibits. The museum is also less than a kilometre from Old Town Square, making it possible to pair the visit with a walk through central Prague.
FAQ
How long does a visit to the Museum of Senses take?
Plan for about an hour. The museum is compact, with interactive installations to explore at your own pace.
Is the Museum of Senses suitable for children?
Yes. The hands-on exhibits and optical illusions are aimed at children as well as adults.
What can you see at the Museum of Senses?
Exhibits include optical illusions, a mirror maze, a vortex tunnel, a bed of nails and rooms that play with gravity and perspective.
Where is the Museum of Senses in Prague?
It is on Jindřišská Street in New Town, less than a kilometre from Old Town Square.
