Right in central Milan, just off Corso Buenos Aires, the Museum of Senses sits only a short stroll from the city’s lively streets and cafés, making it an easy stop while exploring the city. It was created as a playful mix of science, art and curiosity, with more than 30 mind‑bending exhibits and experiences. The whole idea is that you become part of the experience, not just someone peering at objects behind glass.

Once you’re inside, everything turns delightfully topsy-turvy. One minute you’re mesmerised by optical illusions, the next you’re experimenting with sound or navigating all sorts of sensory surprises. You might get lost in the mirror maze of infinite reflections or marvel at the levitating water display that seems to defy gravity. There’s even the chance to test your bravery by lying on a bed of sharp nails – all 1,209 of them. Every exhibit invites you to poke, press, balance and question what your brain thinks it knows. It’s fun, a bit disorientating and sure to leave you laughing as you try to make sense of it all.