Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an online ticket or a reservation?

No, tickets can also be purchased directly on site. In this case, no online fees apply.

Can I pay by card on site?

Yes, both cash and card payments are accepted.

Can I eat at the MAGICUM?

Eating is only possible as part of a booked museum dinner.
Guests can also enjoy food and drinks at the neighbouring café and receive a discount.

Is the MAGICUM accessible for people with disabilities?

The MAGICUM is not fully accessible. For the best experience, we recommend contacting us in advance. We will be happy to help find ways to work around any barriers.

How long does a visit to the MAGICUM take?

You should allow around two hours for your visit to the museum. You can explore the exhibition at your own pace.

Is the MAGICUM scary?

No. The visit is designed to be fun, to inspire wonder, and to leave visitors with positive memories.

Do I have to believe in MAGICUM?

No. MAGICUM is not about belief, but about questions, perspectives, and cultural history.

Who is the museum suitable for?

The MAGICUM is a special destination for anyone looking to experience something out of the ordinary in Berlin. It is suitable for families with children, adults, visitors to Berlin and curious explorers of all ages.

Whether it’s raining, sweltering or the weather is bad: at the MAGICUM, you can have an exciting time and discover the world of magic in an interactive way. Puzzles, games, magic tricks and interactive stations invite you to get involved.

Anyone looking for something special and surprising in Berlin, away from the classic sights, will find an experience at the MAGICUM that’s quite different from a typical museum visit.

MAGICUM also offers suitable programmes for school groups, children’s birthday parties, groups and special events.

What can you experience at the MAGICUM?

The MAGICUM is an interactive museum where visitors can discover the world of magic by trying things out for themselves.

At various stations, they can try their hand at magic tricks, solve puzzles, learn about rituals and get actively involved. The museum visit is rounded off with a live magic show.

It’s not just about watching magic, but about discovering, trying things out and asking questions for yourself.

What makes MAGICUM special?

At MAGICUM, magic is experienced without screens or digital distractions. Instead, the focus is on discovering, trying things out and sharing the experience together.

Many visitors appreciate the visit as a little break from their digital daily lives. Others see the MAGICUM as a place where different generations can discover things together – children, parents and grandparents can all engage with the themes in equal measure.

Magic tricks, puzzles, rituals and the live magic show encourage you to get involved and strike up conversations with one another.

The MAGICUM is a place for marvelling, trying things out and sharing experiences – all without a screen.

Which artists are featured at MAGICUM?

At MAGICUM, visitors encounter not only the history and traditions of magic, but also works of art that explore magical, mystical and extraordinary themes.

Among the artists whose works are on display at MAGICUM are:

• Hooywerk – an artist and illustrator whose work has been featured in various exhibitions and galleries in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. Her works are also on display at MAGICUM in Berlin.
• Alfredo Palmero – a Spanish artist from Barcelona who comes from a family of artists and is known for his contemporary interpretation of classical and modern art.
• Ciro Marchetti – an artist specialising in tarot and tarot illustration. His work includes, amongst other things, specially designed tarot decks and limited editions.
• Merav Leibküchler – a visual artist based in Berlin, whose work explores themes such as matter, cosmic processes and natural phenomena, amongst others.

The combination of magic, art, history, culture and science makes MAGICUM a special place for anyone who enjoys engaging with unusual questions and perspectives.

What is magic?

Magic begins when we encounter something we cannot explain.

For MAGICUM, magic is the inexplicable, the mysterious and the sense of wonder at the world. It has been with humanity since time immemorial and can be found in stories, rituals, religions, art and a wide variety of cultures.

However, we do not simply view magic as the opposite of science. Rather, it all begins with the question: what lies behind it?

It is precisely this curiosity that links magic and science. A sense of wonder at something unknown can be the starting point for seeking explanations and answers.

At the MAGICUM, visitors can discover, puzzle over, experiment and explore for themselves the questions that have fascinated people for centuries.