Paradox Museum, Paris — History, Storyline, Tours & Visitor Info

Dive into a realm of optical illusions, gravity-defying rooms and immersive installations. Discover the story behind Paris’s Paradox Museum and plan your interactive adventure.

Book Entry Ticket €29

Why Visit Paradox Museum?

Since its opening, the Paradox Museum invites visitors to challenge perception with mind-bending exhibits. Perfect for families, couples and photography lovers alike.

Gravity Room

Sit on tilted furniture and experience optical “anti-gravity” effects.

Infinity Mirror Tunnel

Walk through endless reflections in a kaleidoscopic corridor.

Quick Timeline

  • 2017 — Paradox Museum opens its doors in Paris.
  • 2018 — Introduces the Upside-Down House zone.
  • 2019 — Installs the Anti-Gravity Bench feature.
  • 2021 — Launches interactive Light Lab experience.
  • 2023 — Adds VR illusion rooms and photo-ready sets.
  • 2025 — Debuts exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP tours.

Top Installations

Upside-Down House

Snap surreal photos as rooms are flipped on their heads.

Optical Illusion Corridors

Test your senses with bending walls and shifting floors.

Anti-Gravity Bench

Defy physics in a zone where objects seem to float.

Light Lab

Interact with immersive projections and kinetic light art.

Insider Tips

Book Morning Slots

Enjoy fewer crowds and the best light for photos before peak hours.

Bring a Tripod

Many zones allow tripods—capture crisp, stable shots in low light.

Visitor Cheatsheet

Opening Hours

10:00–19:00 daily (last entry 18:00). Closed 1 Jan & 25 Dec.

Ticket Options

Entry €29 | Explorer Pass €79 | Paris Pass® €89 | Pass® Plus €179

Dress Code

Comfortable shoes recommended—some floors tilt dramatically.

Getting There

Metro 10 to Javel–André Citroën or Tram T3a to Pont Mirabeau; arrive 15 min early.

Ready to Twist Reality?

Secure your ticket now and immerse yourself in Paris’s most mind-bending museum.

Book Entry Ticket €29