Online booking strongly recommended, as entry cannot be guaranteed without prior reservation.
Beware, the Bassins are cold, so bring something to cover up with.
Practical information
From April 1 to June 30, 2025
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Egyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 07:00 pmEgyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 07:00 pmEgyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 07:00 pmEgyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 07:00 pmEgyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 07:00 pmEgyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 08:00 pmEgyptian Pharaohs (Orientalists / Entropy / The Giants)
10:00 am - 07:00 pm- Last entrance 1hr before closing
- Ticket office closes 1 hour before site closing time
- The book and gift shop is open during the art centre’s opening hours
- Visit duration: 1hr-1hr15
- Your ticket can be exchanged 24 hours before your arrival, at the price of 2€ per ticket, please find the procedure here.
- Admission without prior reservation for visitors with a “City Pass Bordeaux” and works council tickets.
- Strollers are allowed in the exhibition, but 2-wheelers, scooters and skates are prohibited and will not be accepted in the left-luggage office.
Online booking recommanded.
Please note that the Bassins des Lumières are cold, so bring something to cover up.
Rates
Payment by credit card only.
Egyptian Pharaohs + Orientalists + Entropy + The Giants
Annual exhibitions
| Full rate | €16 |
| Senior rate (more than 65 years old) | €15 |
| Reduced rate | €12,5 |
| Youth rate (6-25 years old) | €9 |
Bordeaux Métropole young person card holders  |
€7 |
| Family rate (2 adults + 2 young people from 6 to 25 years old) | €43 |
| Group rate (minimum of 20 people) | From €12,50 |
| School rate (minimum of 20 pupils) | €7 |
Free for (with booking and on presentation of written proof):
- Children under 6 years old
- Disability card-holders
- Journalists
- ICOM and ICOMOS card-holders
Holders of City Pass Bordeaux and works council tickets are not concerned, and can come without booking.
Reduce rate (booking strongly advised):
- Students
- Unemployed people and teachers - on presentation of written proof of less than 3 months
- Accompanying person of disability card-holders and large family card holders