Le Paradox Museum Paris unveils five new immersive experiences alongside a Hans & Gretel Café

The Paradox Museum in Paris continues to seduce us with its latest additions! The world's largest museum of mental trickery unveils 5 new immersive experiences to turn our heads upside down. We're off to (re)discover this temple of illusion, just a stone's throw from the Opéra, in 1700 m2 of space on 3 levels.

In Paris, we never tire of surprising you. With the Musée de l'Illusion and its multi-sensory trail, Sensas, theimmersive and sensoryexperience, and Science Experiences and its immersive trail, there's no end to the number of surprising museums with funny experiences.

Head for the Grands Boulevards, in Paris's 9th arrondissement, near FlyView and La tête dans les nuages, to discover this spot that's expanding to our delight. This is the European flagship for the concept, which has no intention of stopping there, as new addresses are opening all over the world.

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The Paradox Museum offers an immersive and playful journey with over 90 interactive illusions. Perfect for a family outing, a day with friends, or a romantic escape, it's this winter's must-visit fun spot. And for a sweet break, extend the experience at Hans & Gretel, a fairy-tale confectionery filled with cotton candy and artisanal ice creams.

Highlight experiences not to miss:

• Paradox Sofa, where you disappear halfway in the blink of an eye;
• Vertical Paradox, an elevator climb that defies logic;
• Zero Gravity, a room where gravity seems to suspend itself;
• Ames Room, an illusion that changes size depending on where you stand;
• Paradox Tunnel, a rotating corridor that tricks your sense of balance;
• Reversed Room, a space where everything appears upside down;
• Camouflage Room, perfect for blending seamlessly into the scenery.

The program at the Paradox Museum in Paris includes almost a hundred experiences, for families and friends alike, to push back the limits of reality. Among these many unusual experiences, more than a dozen are exclusive to the site! This means you can experience installations designed and created exclusively for the French capital that don't exist in Oslo or Barcelona.

The 5 new features

• In the Zero Gravity Room, the sensation of weightlessness comes alive. Floating like an astronaut becomes possible thanks to a sci-fi-inspired setting. A concept popularized by Hollywood blockbusters and music videos, it offers a unique and exclusive experience in France.
  
  
• The Water Paradox at the Paradox Museum challenges perception: water droplets appear to float or move upstream, thanks to a clever play of stroboscopic lighting that tricks the eye. The illusion is stunning and prompts us to question our sense of reality.
  
  
• With Butterflies, a shadow ballet of fluttering wings comes to life under subtle changes in lighting. This poetic immersion evokes childhood memories and invites visitors on a journey between dreams and optical illusions.
  
  
• Inside the Red & Blue Room, artist Insane51 creates a living kaleidoscope where colors intertwine to form 3D visual illusions. An enthralling dive into the universe of contrast and vibrant perception.
  
  
• Finally, the Seesaw Paradox turns a simple swing into a visual challenge. Two individuals sway on either side of a mirror, synchronized yet never crossing paths. This installation explores the boundary between reality and illusion.

These five new experiences push back the limits of perception and promise a fascinating plunge into the art of illusion.

Midnight Paradox: Evening Openings at the Paradox Museum

Once a month, the museum stays open from 7:30 p.m. to midnight for a special evening session! (Last admission at 10 p.m.) On December 13th, the Paradox Museum will open its doors exclusively in the evening for a magical nocturnal experience! Step into an immersive nighttime atmosphere and see the museum like never before: illusions, enchanting atmospheres, and surprising encounters await you. ✨

An ideal chance to enjoy a unique, timeless experience… and to explore quietly after dark.

Book your place for December 13th now!

With performances by hypnotists, magicians, and performers: the Paradox Museum like you've never seen it before!

These experiences are bound to evolve again over time, and other illusions and deceptions will renew the course for our greater pleasure in the future. In the meantime, let's discover some of these paradoxical experiences.

Surprising decors turn your reality upside down, you're fooled by the various trompe l'œil and interactivity is the order of the day. Can you sort out the real from the fake?

Paradox Museum Paris unveils an immersive tour lasting around 1h30. Of course, as a talented photographer, you're welcome to spend more time here, as you'll be able to take plenty of unusual photos (and videos) to share your experience on social networks. Note that there's a code locker where you can put your things and coats, which comes in handy when you want to take a photo. Note also that the number of people on the courses is limited, so online booking is highly recommended to avoid getting stuck. Finally, a word of advice: make sure you recharge your camera and mobile phone batteries, and take along an external battery - it might come in handy!

After the walk, or before it, or even without it, as the café is open-access with its own entrance, you can head for Hans & Gretel 's new café, which has something to tempt both young and old gourmets... Sweets, waffles, ice creams and decadent doughnuts are all on the menu...

Explore the Hans & Gretel treats map by clicking here!

An immersive pastry shop based on the Hansel&Gretel fairy tale opens at the Paradox Museum
The Paradox Museum offers new rooms and experiences for your visit in early 2025: get ready to enter the heart of the Hansel&Gretel fairy tale by discovering the museum's new patisserie. And good news: following its huge success since opening, this pop-up is now permanent! [Read more]

Are you ready to take on the unreal and enjoy?