Among the many attractions that have greeted Atlanta residents since its opening this summer is the Museum of Illusions.
Located at Atlantic Station in Midtown, the museum challenges visitors to dive into the depths of their imagination. Atlanta is the latest location of the Museum of Illusions family and the future site of the U.S. headquarters for the company.
Renee Cooper, marketing manager for the Atlanta exhibition, spoke with WABE on some of the museum’s most remarkable sights.
Do you believe in magic?
The Atlanta location, the latest out of 40 locations worldwide, has over 80 exhibits.
Cooper says it was no mystery as to why they wanted to open up the Museum of Illusions in Atlanta.
“Atlanta is a wonderful space for locals and tourists to be able to find great attractions, and this was just another stop to make sure that we had a great audience that would be interested in this type of attraction,” she said.
The company has chosen the city to be the future home for the U.S. headquarters of Illusions, which hopes to bring its overall location count to 100 by the year 2026.
A visitor to the The Museum of Illusions takes a photo against one of the venue’s various visual illusions. (Courtesy of Museum of Illusions)
Picture Perfect
The Museum of Illusions opened in May.
“We have visitors coming every day of all ages, and what’s really exciting is that we appeal to all ages,” Cooper said, noting the number of visitors who come for family nights and date nights.
“It’s a great experience for couples to go together to take pictures, and great talking points … families like it [because] there is a lot of room for younger children to engage with the exhibits, be on the museum floor to touch and look at [exhibits],” she added.
A visitor walks…
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