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Neon light installation in blue and white creating an interconnected geometric network of polygonal shapes against a dark background, producing a three-dimensional optical illusion.
© Luminous Geometric Network - Bordeaux Museum of Illusion
Two people in a tunnel illuminated with purple and magenta lights and linear patterns creating an optical illusion of depth, at the Museum of Illusion in Bordeaux.
© Optical illusion tunnel at Bordeaux's Museum of Illusion
A woman lying horizontally on a bench in a pink-walled room at the Museum of Illusion in Bordeaux, demonstrating an optical illusion.
© Optical Illusion at Bordeaux's Museum of Illusion
Four smiling people examine an optical illusion on a mobile phone together at the Museum of Illusion in Bordeaux, with geometric artwork visible in the background.
© Playful exploration of optical illusions at Bordeaux Museum
Woman in a white polka dot dress jumping against a pink and blue gradient background with colorful shadows creating an optical illusion effect.
© Colorful Movement Illusion
A person viewed from behind wearing red clothing observes an optical illusion installation made of white and blue lines creating an infinite tunnel effect and sense of depth.
© Infinite Tunnel Illusion at Bordeaux's Museum of Illusions

Musée de l'Illusion

Sciences and techniques

My first is surreal, my second is as educational as it is playful and my third is unique curiosity. Who am I?..... An optical illusion!

People know me without knowing me, they fear me because I am intriguing, they observe me curiously, they judge me without knowing who I really am.

Our concept?
To exercise our brain by providing a scientific and rational explanation for what our eyes can neither explain nor understand.
After having proven its worth in more than 17 countries, Bordeaux is now home to our internationally renowned Museum. Amazing, isn't it?

To come to the Musée de l'Illusion is to defy the laws of gravity, to be surprised and challenged intellectually while having fun. With family or friends, wherever you come from and whatever your age, we open the doors to this parallel world.

Ticket Price:

Adults: 18 euros
Children (Ages 5 – 15): 12 euros
Children (Ages 0 – 5): free entrance
Family (2 adults + 2 children): 45 euros
Student: 15 euros
Senior: 16 euros
Disabled people: 15 euros
Unemployed: 15 euros

Practical information

  • French, English

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Musée de l'Illusion
4 Rue Bonnaffé
33000 BORDEAUX
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