India gets its first Paradox Museum in Mumbai; experience a collision of art, science, and illusions under one roof

Infinity Well at Paradox Museum

"The whole idea was to elevate the entertainment quotient, present mind-blowing illusions, and offer something that people of all ages can enjoy," shared Nadia Roditi, Chief Operating Officer of Paradox Museum, who was in Mumbai for its launch. Partnering with Satish Yadav, also credited for bringing the Museum of Illusions franchise to Delhi, the company plans to open four to five more museums across India in the next few years, with Hyderabad set to be the next location.

Spread across 15,000 sqft, the Mumbai museum features a soon-to-launch cafeteria on the ground floor and a private party space on the second floor. It can accommodate up to 60 visitors at a time, with new batches admitted every 30 minutes to prevent overcrowding. The experience typically takes about an hour.

Paradox Sofa

Embracing today’s social media-driven experiences, the museum includes features like a rotating panel with a phone case opposite the Zero Gravity Room, ensuring the perfect video capture. Almost every illusion has a designated area for the best photo angle, allowing visitors to fully capture the trickery.

Highlights include the Infinity Dodecahedron, a 12-sided polyhedron filled with mirrors and lights that, from the right angle, appears as though you’re staring into endless lights. The kaleidoscope near the entrance is another must-see. Place your face at one end of the triangular tube, and have your friends snap a picture from the other end using flash for hundreds of perfectly-lit reflections.

Optical Illusion at Paradox Museum

But not everything is about capturing moments through a phone. Visitors can engage with the Truchet Paradox, marvel at a tiny sculpture of metal fragments casting a shadow of a classical Indian dancer, and admire a portrait of a Rajasthani man whose eyes seem to follow you as you move.

While a guided tour can enhance the experience, helpful volunteers throughout the museum are available to explain each illusion or paradox. The experience is best enjoyed with a large group of friends or family — and don’t forget to bring a good phone camera!

Where: Shreeniwas House, 27, H Somani Marg, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai

When: Every day, including National Holidays, from 11 am to 8 pm

Price: Rs 550 + GST for children and senior citizens, Rs 590 + GST for adults, and Rs 890 + GST for foreigners

To book: Visit [paradoxmuseummumbai.com](http://paradoxmuseummumbai.com)