A paradox is a fact that apparently has no logic and is incoherent but, as hard as it may be to believe, it has an explanation. And we human beings, always eager for challenges, love to experience it. Barcelona has a museum 100% dedicated to this concept, Paradox Museum, a place located in the heart of the city, in Plaza Urquinaona.
Playing with the impossible
At Paradox Museum nothing is what it seems. In this museum, which also has branches in Berlin, Paris and London, we will go from room to room to be the protagonists of 70 paradoxes that play with space, perspective and the laws of physics. At all times, our senses, especially our sight, will be deceiving us, which will take us from surprise to laughter in a matter of seconds.
For example, Paradox Museum features the Infinity Well, which will give us the impression that we are flying through the abyss. Or the impressive Zero Gravity room, where we will float like astronauts. Not to mention the Paradox Tunnel, where something as simple as walking becomes a challenge.
It seems like magic but it is not: everything in Paradox Museum has a logical explanation, which makes the experience even more amazing. Young children will be amazed by all the installations, that’s for sure, but adults will become children again with all the emotions they will experience.
In addition, everything in this museum is interactive. This makes it the ideal place to take the best selfies or funny videos that we can then share on our TikTok or Instagram. For example, how would you like to take a photo with a friend in which one is leaning on the floor and the other on the ceiling? Your followers will think it’s Photoshop, but it’s all real.
Can you figure out where the trick is?
As we have said, everything in Paradox Museum has a rational explanation. This means that, beyond having fun, the museum is designed to make us try to find the secret of each of these rooms. Some secrets are very simple, but others have their own intricacies and we will have to play with the “coconut” to discover the “how”.
Thus, in addition to a place for enjoyment and good selfies, Paradox Museum becomes a kind of continuous logic challenge, making it an excellent family activity that combines the recreational aspect with the educational. If you go with your children you will be awakening their minds without them realizing it, among colorful rooms and flashy effects.
Paradox Museum: practical information
Paradox Museum is in a very central location, easily accessible by both public and private transport. This means that you can reach it from anywhere in Barcelona or nearby. Here is some practical information to help you organize your visit to the museum:
📍 Pl. Urquinaona, 3.
📅 Open every day, from Monday to Sunday.
⌚️ Sessions from 10:00 to 19:15.
♿ Wheelchair accessible.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for all ages (children up to 4 years old enter for free).
💸 General admission: €18 / Children and reduced admission: €14.
