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December 25 2024

A Museum Dedicated to Optical Illusions – Twist Museum

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Immerse into a unique multi-sensory experience that will twist your perception of the world. How do we sense colours, shapes, heat, smells, locations, textures, sounds….? How can we be sure that we are sensing what’s actually happening? Twist Museum explores the science behind those questions and invites visitors for a multi-sensory journey while igniting curiosity.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] How do we sense colours, shapes, heat, smells, locations, textures, sounds….? 👁️👃🏻👂🏻How can we be sure that we are sensing what’s actually happening? @Twist Museum explores the science behind those questions and invites visitors for a multi-sensory journey while igniting curiosity 🧑‍⚕️The museum has been developed in collaboration with artists, mathematicians, neuroscientists, psychologists, and philosophers 📍 248 Oxford St, London W1C 1DH #twistmuseum #twistmuseumlondon #dayoutwiththekids #familydayout #familyfuntime

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Twist Museum

Twist Museum London

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Launched in 2022 in Oxford Street, Twist Museum combines science and art to challenge our senses and how we experience the world around us.

The word TWIST is an acronym that stands for “The Way I See Things”.

Twist Museum is a real playground for the mind with immersive rooms, interactive experiences, and amazing optical illusions, encouraging visitors to want to learn more about how our brain interprets reality.

Do we always know which way is up and which way is down? Can we see colours where there is none? Can we tell if the water is hot or cold by just the sound of it being poured? Are we sensing the same as the person next to us?

What to Expect at Twist Museum

Human Kaleidoscope at Twist Museum London

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There are fun human kaleidoscopes that require two people to look inside at the same time. When looking, you will see the other person being part of the kaleidoscope.

There are infinity cubes that, upon seeing inside them, seem like stretching to the infinity to all direction.

There is a 500 year old painting from the 16^th century with a hidden object that can only be seen from a certain angle.

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There is a distorted room in which you feel like you were in a video game.

In another room, you seem like a giant or shrink to very small depending on which corner you’re standing.

Another room will instantly make you feel dizzy as soon as you step in by seemingly no reason.

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There are also audio illusions, an immersive room that projects intricate patterns by sensing you moving, a scanning room where you can create your own 3D hologram version and download it, and so much more!

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To maximise your experience, make sure you take time to learn and understand how each of the illusion works.

Developed with Artists and Scientists

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Twist Museum is more than just a museum of fun optical illusions.

The museum has been developed in collaboration with artists, mathematicians, neuroscientists, psychologists, and philosophers.

The museum is working with Professor Fiona Macpherson at the University of Glasgow where she is Director of the Centre of the Study of Perceptual Experience. She is a member of Academia Europaea and was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2017.

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Twist Museum has also worked with Dr. Kōkichi Sugihara, a Japanese mathematician and artist, who is known as a ‘master of illusion’. He is a professor at Meiji University and has won Best Illusion of the Year on multiply occasions.

Matt Elson’s awe-inspiring immersive creations have been exhibited at events, such as Google Lobby, Burning Man to Sotheby’s and Las Vegas’ Area 15.

Professor Nicholas Wade is a British psychologist and academic who is specialised in the complexities of human vision and perception. He is studying how we understand space and motion and exploring the history of visual science.

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Odeith is a Portuguese self-taught street artist known for his unique 3D technique that makes his murals seem protruding, floating or emerging from the walls.

See the full list of the artists and scientists Twist Museum has partnered with here.

New Exhibit for Christmas

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A brand new exhibit opened for Christmas!

‘Colour Flip Room’ will really twist your senses. You will step into a black-and-white room, but if you look at the mirrors you are transported into the most colourful cartoon-like universe. How is that possible? Visit Twist Museum to find out.

Practical Info

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Address

Twist Museum | 248 Oxford St, London W1C 1DH

Tickets

Tickets are available on Twist Museum’s official website.

You can pre-book a time slot or buy a ‘Flexi-ticket’ that allows you to use your ticket any time on the day.

Tickets are also available at the door, however, it’s subject to availability and does not guarantee immediate entry.

How long does it take to complete my visit?

You can expect your visit to last between 45 and 60 minutes depending on how much time you spend to look, listen, think and experience.

Free lockers available

Free lockers are available for those who’d prefer to enjoy the museum without their bag and coat.

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April 13 2024

Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph by Leo Robinson at The London Mithraeum

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New exhibition opened at the London Mithraeum – the Roman Temple of Mithras discovered in 1954 – converting the space into a contemporary ritual ground with imagined cultural objects, musical instruments, and sacred objects.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] London Mithraeum is a free to visit ancient temple dedicated to a mysterious Roman god, Mithras ????️ London Mithraeum was discovered on 18th September 1954 and quickly became a sensation Thousands of people flocked to the archaeological site to marvel at the Roman remains, while the widespread media coverage captured the imagination of the public worldwide ????️ The excavation was supported by Winston Churchill and has become one of the most significant events in British archaeological history ????️ What you can see at London Mithraeum: ????️ The Temple of Mithras + an immersive light & sound experience ????Artefacts found during the archaeological excavation ???? An amazing shadow play that tells the story of Mithras ???? A temporary exhibition that creates an imaginary ritual scene: ‘Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph’ by contemporary artist Leo Robinson ???? 12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA ????️ Free to visit. Book a time slot on London Mithraeum’s website #londonmithraeum #history #historytok #londonexhibitions #freeexhibition #romanempire #mithras #romangods #londonhistory #historyoflondon #CapCut

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What is London Mithraeum

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London Mithraeum is a free to visit ancient temple dedicated to a mysterious Roman god, Mithras, in the heart of London.

London Mithraeum is located at one of London’s lost rivers, the Walbrook which was there when the Romans founded Londinium 2,000 years ago.

After 200 years Londinium was built, the Romans constructed a temple to God Mithras next to the river.

We don’t know much about Mithras, but according to research he first appeared in Rome in the 1^st century AD.

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The temple was constructed below ground where people would have gathered for rituals.

The mythological scene where God Mithras kills a bull is called ‘tauroctony’ and is the heart of the cult, however, its full meaning is subject of speculation.

London Mithraeum was discovered on 18^th September 1954 and quickly became a sensation.

Thousands of people flocked to the archaeological site to marvel at the Roman remains, while the widespread media coverage captured the imagination of the public worldwide. The excavation was supported by Winston Churchill and have become one of the most significant events in British archaeological history.

The London Mithraeum Today

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Today London Mithraeum is a free to visit museum where visitors can see the reconstructed remains of the Temple of Mithras and lots of artefacts found between 2012 and 2014 during the archaeological excavation.

During the excavation more than 14,000 individual artefacts were discovered, including Roman pottery, animal bones, coins and more.

You can see some these items displayed on the ground floor.

TIP: Make sure you grab one of the tablets provided to learn more about each of the artefacts.

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On the first floor below ground visitors can listen to the story of God Mithras illustrated with an amazing shadow play projected on the walls.

Here, visitors also have a chance to learn more about Mithras and the temple before they descend to the second floor below ground to see the temple and be part of an immersive experience with light and sound effects.

Kids-Friendly

If you’re planning to visit London Mithraeum with kids, feel free to do so!

London Mithraeum is family-friendly, making sure to keep kids entertained. Ask for an activity sheet at the reception and keep your little one busy by finding specific objects and solving puzzles.

Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph by Leo Robinson at The London Mithraeum

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London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE often provides space for temporary exhibitions from emerging contemporary artists.

‘Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph’ is created by contemporary artist Leo Robinson who graduated at the Manchester School of Art in 2016.

Robinson uses religion and psychoanalysis to construct ritual objects, maps, games, and musical instruments to symbolise imagined ritual ceremonies.

‘Dream – Bridge – Omniglyph’ showcases an archway producing transitory sounds, a series of fantastical musical instruments inspired by harps and string instruments from West Africa and Ethiopia, a large tapestry and symbols and images painted on the wall.

With these objects, Robinson transforms the space into an imagined ritual scene.

Practical Info

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Address

London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE | 12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA

Opening Times

Tue – Sat: 10am – 6pm

Sun: 12pm – 5pm

London Mithraeum is open all year long.

‘Dream – Bridge – Omnigliph’ exhibition is open until 29 Jun 2024.

Tickets

London Mithraeum and the exhibition are free to visit, but you have to to book a time slot on London Mithraeum’s official website.

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