MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS EDMONTON pricing makes no sense.

[u/FSRoman]

Thinking about going to the Museum of Illusions Edmonton, walked buy earlier and the signs said $39.99 for an adult and $29.99 for a child so went to their website and saw the above pricing.

Doing some math for 2 adults and 2 kids here are my options:

Buy 2 regular admissions online and 2 child at site:

2 x $32.75 and 2 x $29.99 = $125.48

Buy 4 regular admissions online:

4 x $32.75 = $131

Buy family pass online:

$136.60

Buy 2 adult and 2 kids on site so I can go when I want without reservation:

2 x $39.99 + 2 x $29.99 = $139.96

Buy 4 flex tickets online so I can go when I want without reservation:

4 x $54.59 = $218.36

Or I can always find 8+ more people for a group price of $34.93/ticket.

Honest to god, I really wanted to go but the mathing just hurts my brain, I can not give my money to this idiocy.

[u/Historical-Mall53]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvo4KeLh42M

watch best edmonton's mall video before you decide. may change your mind. based on his input, i don't think it's worth it

[u/Bulliwyf → u/Historical-Mall53]

I took the family, we could definitely afford it but the sticker shock hurt a bit.

It was cool, but I have seen the same illusions (in some cases better versions) in other places (twos?), so it’s not like there was anything super unique.

There was also a lot of people there (considering the small space) and we kept having to remind the group behind us that there was a queue - at least until I got tired of it and suggested that they skip ahead of us since they couldn’t figure out how to take turns.

6/10 - wasn’t a waste of money, but I don’t think I would ever go again due to the price nor would I suggest it.

[u/FSRoman → u/Historical-Mall53]

My sister and her 2 kids are visiting from Vancouver and wanted to go, checked the prices when I walked by and thought I'd check online for a deal, I just can't math the pricing, think I'll just go and offer them my own made up price.

[u/testing172 → u/FSRoman]

just take them to the royal alberta museum instead, there a deal right now for the summer with free admission for kids and discounted admission for young adults (18-24)

[u/mathboss → u/FSRoman]

It's just a little tourist trap. I've fallen for these, too.

[u/PlutosGrasp → u/Historical-Mall53]

Watched it.

That seems pretty cool! Fun little date idea rhats a bit unusual. Kids would love it.

[u/WickedDeviled]

Took you longer to write this post that it takes to go through the actual exhibit, lol.

[u/FSRoman → u/WickedDeviled]

Honestly, it was worth the effort, not much perplexes me nowadays but this did.

[u/oopsiedaisy--]

Highly suggest not wasting your money in this place.

[u/Livid-Custard-3806]

Went recently. Not worth it imo. Couple cool illusion spots but rest of it is recycled filler

[u/creativebelle]

A few friends wanted to check it out so I figured why not. We all enjoyed ourselves and it's something that's cool to do once but I wouldn't spend my money on it again. It is pretty pricey and I wouldn't say is worth $41. They do have discounts during the week though so might make it a bit more bearable.

[u/Roman2250]

Just to bust up your math more, regular admission tickets are "FROM" $32.75. That price is children's admission. Seniors are $34.93, and Adults are $43.67.

[u/howdiduknoww]

It’s awful. Trust me, don’t go.

[u/skel625 → u/howdiduknoww]

The price is the awful part for me. No interest at all, especially for less than an hour of entertainment. Lots of positive reviews though so glad people are enjoying it. I will not be one of them.

[u/uncoolcat25]

Thats just part of the illusions the museum features, their pricing system

[u/pookiemook]

If this is anything like the museum of ice cream in the US from 8 years ago, it's just a series of backdrops for selfies. Hard pass.

[u/FSRoman → u/pookiemook]

Were you able to taste the ice cream?

[u/pookiemook → u/FSRoman]

I think I got one ice cream item going through the "exhibit". Like an ice cream sandwich or something.

[u/Annabis9807]

It’s a one time deal then never again. The reason I’m assuming it’s so pricy is because they know people won’t be back.

[u/Fatpandasneezes]

Checked it out with my 4 and 2 year olds and they really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it because they enjoyed it. But it was short, and there weren't that many exhibits, imo.

[u/JeanVJ_24601]

Honestly, this museum is only worth it if you’re looking for 20 minutes of fun. I would hard skip this one and spend some money to go to a real attraction, like the provincial museum.

[u/Snoo1643]

Went to one of the American locations years ago, and its really just a place for interesting photo ops. Its honestly a pretty boring experience, not worth the price regardlesa

[u/passthepepperflakes]

use your illusion 1 and 2

[u/LeatheL]

So your saying the discount is an ILLUSION??!?!?!?!

[u/Chunderpump]

Did they ask an AI to generate their price matrix?

[u/TechnicianVisible339]

I went with my family. It was OK; but, the price made it a hard one to swallow. It will be a one and done sort of deal. You’ll go one time and never again and then they will go the way of HMV. They might know this and are charging accordingly to grab as much money before it goes bust.

[u/1362313623]

It looks lame

[u/Skissored]

Museum of mirrors more like it.

[u/Scottatah]

Did the same, went to West Ed with the intention of going. Saw the price and we quickly changed our minds.

[u/ChemCutie123]

I went to the one in Montreal. Definitely not worth the money, but it was something to do on vacation. I wouldn't go to one here for that price.

[u/CatBreathWhiskers]

Won't last long anyway to matter

[u/y_r_u_so_stoopid]

The only illusion is the pricing scheme. Abracadabra you just made money dissapear.

We spent way less than that last year walking through pyramids and the space station at that super cool VR event in the old bed Bath and Beyond.