MUSEO DE LAS ILUSIONES A must-see interactive and cultural attraction in Bilbao

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 10:30 am - 08:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:30 am - 08:00 pm
  • Friday 10:30 am - 09:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:30 am - 09:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:30 am - 09:00 pm

Closes at 09:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Biscay

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Spanish spoken
  • Speaks French
  • English
    • The Museum of Illusions in Bilbao is a unique space where optical art (Op Art), science, and visual perception are transformed into interactive experiences that surprise, entertain, and educate. Each room challenges the eye, awakens curiosity, and stimulates the creativity of children, young people, and adults.

      In addition to its immersive exhibits, the museum offers guided tours, educational workshops, interactive activities, and photography activities designed to integrate learning with fun. These resources allow you to explore concepts of optics, geometry, and perception, making each visit a memorable and educational experience.

      The museum is an ideal resource for schools, associations, clubs, and NGOs, which can organize one-off visits or monthly and annual tours tailored to different ages and educational needs. At the same time, it presents itself as a cultural and leisure alternative for local families and a must-see attraction for tourists visiting Bilbao, who will find an original, educational, and fun-filled experience within its galleries.

      More than just a tour, the Museum of Illusions in Bilbao is a cultural, educational, and recreational adventure that connects art and science, offering every visitor—student, family, or traveler—the opportunity to discover that reality can always be viewed differently.

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Traveller Reviews MUSEO DE LAS ILUSIONES

3.6 sur 5 312 reviews

  • Josu Bilbao

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Josu Bilbao on 19/04/2026

    Attitude is important, and we and our children really enjoyed it; the staff were also very kind to us. I highly recommend using the audio guide QR code.

  • ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΧΑΤΖΑΚΗΣ

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΧΑΤΖΑΚΗΣ on 19/04/2026

  • Maddi

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Maddi on 18/04/2026

    Fui con un par de amigos a ver la exposición, al entrar fueron SUPER amables, súper abiertas las chicas y muy agradables. Antes de entrar a la exposición nos dieron un breve recorrido incluyendo la proposición de hacer una sesión de realidad virtual, lo cual fue un detallazo. En la exposición ha sido todo genial, nos hemos echado buenas risas y sacado varias fotos. Luego hemos llegado donde la sesión de RV y da impresión, no lo recomiendo a aquellos que se marean en las montañas rusas, impresiona bastante. Después nos han propuesto probar un juego nuevo que están desarrollando sobre motos, súper divertido y recomendable. Las entradas son 15€ por persona y para la experiencia RV son 5€ extras. Dada la cantidad de sorpresas y risas pasadas, es incluso barato. Muy recomendable también para familias y grupos de amigos que busquen algo que impresiona y divierte a la vez. 10/10

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MUSEO DE LAS ILUSIONES

Address

CALLE BUENOS AIRES, 5

GPS coordinates

46° 13'39.49"N, 2° 12'49.49"E

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