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

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:30 am - 08:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:30 am - 08:00 pm
  • 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 08:00 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

3.4 sur 5 259 reviews

  • Stephanie FADU

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Stephanie FADU on 10/03/2026

    The museum experience was quite disappointing. The employee who greeted me at the entrance, a tall man, practically ignored me when I tried to ask a question and didn't explain the information I needed very well. Furthermore, the museum isn't in very good condition, and several of the illusions on display seem to have been copied from ideas easily found online, which significantly detracts from the originality of the experience. Overall, the visit didn't meet my expectations, and I think that both the customer service and the museum's condition and exhibits could be improved, as I read in other reviews.

  • Giancarlo Calienno

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Giancarlo Calienno on 09/03/2026

  • Silla Consoli

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Silla Consoli on 09/03/2026

    Extrêmement cher pour quelques petites salles et des installations qui manquent d'originalité.

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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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