Museum of Illusions Bangkok

Part of an international chain but reliably good fun, the Museum of Illusions packs a couple of floors with holograms, perspective tricks, a vortex tunnel, an infinity room, and the classic Ames room that makes one person tower over another.

Why It’s Interesting

It’s hands-on, camera-friendly, and refreshingly silly — a great rainy-afternoon or with-kids stop, and a welcome change of pace from heat and history. The staff help you nail the trick photos, and there’s a logic-puzzle area if you want to make your brain work as well as your camera.

Getting There

It’s in the central Ratchaprasong/Pathum Wan shopping district, easy to reach by BTS. Buy timed tickets online on busy weekends to skip the queue.