MUSEO DE LAS ILUSIONES Fun and educational experience at the Museum of Illusions 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

  • English spoken
  • 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

3.7 sur 5 364 reviews

  • Tamara Lera

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Tamara Lera on 05/05/2026

    Le regalamos mi hermana y yo a mi ama por el dia de la madre y nos encantó la visita!! Nos lo pasamos muy bien y al marcharnos nos ofrecieron la sesión con gafas virtuales y fue brutal!!! Y los trabajadores súper majos y atentos!!

  • Eva Velasco fernandez

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Eva Velasco fernandez on 03/05/2026

    We loved the plan!! A highly recommended place to go as a couple, with friends, or as a family. We had a wonderful time!!

  • Thais Alfaro

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Thais Alfaro on 03/05/2026

    Super cool! We had so much fun! Highly recommended for spending the afternoon 🥰

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CALLE BUENOS AIRES, 5

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46° 13'39.49"N, 2° 12'49.49"E

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