3D PicArt Museum

Face a dangerous dinosaur, fly through the clouds on a unicorn or a magic carpet, ride a wave on a surfboard, crawl through walls like the real Spider-Man, become a superhero's assistant and fight for justice with him — all this is possible in the illusion world of the 3D PicArt Museum in Vienna.

Visitors to the 3D PicArt Museum can take on the role of model, photographer and author and let their imagination run wild. The result will be visible in the amusing photos that visitors will receive.

The museum's concept is based on 3D installations and photo illusions. Visitors take photos of themselves in front of funny pictures on the walls and the pictures come to life in their hands.

A visit to the 3D PicArt Museum is not only entertaining for children, it is also fun. Where else can they use their imagination and fantasy? Visitors can also develop their acting, directing and camera skills and practice their body language. Local exhibits can be used to explain to children what fake news is, how it is created using similar illusions, and why they need to develop critical thinking skills.

A visit to the 3D PicArt Museum is a great way to have fun as a family, celebrate a birthday or take a date out. This interactive gallery of selfie installations is a good place to spend 1-2 hours. The tour takes about 90 minutes, during which time visitors can take at least a hundred fun photos.

The 3D PicArt Museum features 40 photo locations with a variety of themes. For example, you can find yourself on a plate as a main course, discover your angelic self and walk on water with wings at your back, find yourself in a toxic waste swamp with skeletons clawing at your feet, fend off an attack from a dinosaur or saber-toothed tiger, or even sit on a rocket and explore outer space.

There are also fun and fast-paced installations to set the atmosphere for stag and hen parties, which are particularly popular with visitors over the age of 18.

Each exhibit is accompanied by a marker — the point from which the best photo angles are taken. There is a small manual with instructions and examples of the pictures that can be taken by interacting with the exhibit. Museum staff is always on hand to help visitors, explaining how and in what pose to take pictures, and can also take pictures of a group of visitors with their smartphones and cameras.

At the entrance to the interactive 3D museum, all guests receive a short briefing. Staff explain each photophone in detail and give advice on how best to interact with it. All visitors can ask questions before the visit.

The 3D PicArt Museum is a place to celebrate holidays:

1. Children's birthday parties. A 2-hour party costs €220 (Monday to Friday) or €270 (Friday to Sunday) for up to 10 people. Each additional child is charged separately (€15) and the maximum number of guests is 14 children.

The party package includes

• Room hire and tickets for the birthday child, seven friends and two accompanying persons.
• Personalised childcare by trained staff.
• Self-directed photography.
• Rally and puzzle games.
• Printed photo for each party member.
• Photos of the party emailed to clients after the event.
• A surprise gift for the birthday child.
• A little surprise for each guest.
• Drinks and snacks.
• Birthday muffins for everyone (with a spray candle for the birthday child).
• Cups, plates, napkins and cutlery.
• Birthday party invitation (issued electronically, so the customer can download, print and send to all invited guests). There are three options for the invitation card.

2. A stag or hen party. The party package costs €20 per person and includes

• Admission tickets.
• Two glasses of sparkling wine or orange juice per person.
• Refreshments.
• One printed group photo per person.
• Fun themed merchandise (available for hire).
• Reservation of a bar table.

3. Groups of two or more can order an upgrade ticket at the museum. For an additional fee of €6, tour participants will receive

• Two glasses of sparkling wine or orange juice per person;
• A reservation at a bar table for one and a half hours;
• One printed photograph per visitor.

4. Any other party (the event must be agreed in advance with Museum staff).

The upgraded ticket service must be booked in advance by telephone or e-mail.

Groups of 10 or more can visit the museum after opening hours by prior arrangement. Discounts are available for group visits. For groups of schoolchildren or students, one supervisor is admitted free of charge.

The museum is fully air-conditioned. It's pleasantly cool in the summer, but visitors won't get cold feet in the winter as it's quite warm inside.

The museum has a cloakroom where you can leave your outerwear, bags and other personal items. But beware — the administration is not responsible for the security of the cloakroom's contents.

The museum is on two floors, but disabled people in wheelchairs can only visit the exhibits on the ground floor, as there is no lift in the building. In addition, the 3D exhibits are unfortunately not accessible to them due to the preservation of the photographic backgrounds.

• Make sure you bring socks, as it is forbidden to wear shoes in the museum. Socks can be bought at the museum.
• Don't forget to bring a smartphone and charge the battery so you can take lots of memorable photos. Visitors are only allowed to take photos with their own devices in the museum.
• It's best to come to the museum in company, so you don't have to keep asking staff to take your photo, and there will always be an assistant nearby to take your photo.
• Introductions are given in German, but visitors can request to speak English.
• The museum is open all year round, including weekends and public holidays, so you can plan your visit for any day.
• Animals are not allowed in the 3D PicArt Museum, so pets must be left at home.
• Tickets can be purchased from the box office at the entrance, no advance booking required.
• Groups of 10 or more must book in advance.
• Free entry for visitors celebrating their birthday on the day of visit (please bring proof of date of birth).
• Gift vouchers make a great present for any occasion. Pre-holiday discounts are often available (Christmas, Valentine's Day, etc.). Vouchers are activated immediately after payment and sent digitally by email.
• Pushchairs can be left at reception during opening hours. Parents with babies are advised to bring a baby sling or ergocarrier.
• Eating and drinking are not allowed in the museum, so it is best to have a snack before visiting the 3D PicArt Museum. There is also a pizzeria next to the museum where you can have a hearty meal after your visit.
• You can bring your own cake to celebrate birthdays at the museum.
• There is a 10% discount on admission between 17:30 and 19:00.
• The tour lasts 90 minutes, so visitors should plan to stay around that time.