Overview
The Phuket Trickeye Museum is an interactive art gallery in Phuket Town featuring over 100 three-dimensional optical illusion paintings designed for visitors to pose with and photograph. Spread across multiple themed zones, it offers a light-hearted indoor activity.
Highlights
- 3D Paintings: Scenes include trompe-l'œil waterfalls, Thai mythology figures, underwater worlds, and famous artwork parodies.
- Photo Fun: Every exhibit is designed as a photo opportunity — staff help position visitors for the best shots.
- Themed Zones: Areas include Ancient Egypt, Underwater Kingdom, Safari Zone, and a Thai Cultural section.
History
Part of the Korean Trickeye franchise, the Phuket branch opened in 2014 in a renovated building on the edge of Old Town, quickly becoming one of the island's top rainy-day activities.
Visitor Tips
- Bring a friend: The illusions work best with someone posing in each scene.
- Rainy day: An ideal activity when the weather is poor.
- Duration: 45–60 minutes.