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Bassins des lumières: Matisse & Frida Kahlo Immersive Experience

Visitors viewing vibrant Matisse artwork projections at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.
Matisse artwork projected on walls at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.
Matisse artwork projected at Bassins des Lumières exhibition.
Frida Kahlo artwork projected at Bassins Des Lumieres exhibition, surrounded by vibrant foliage.

Duration

1 hr

Open today

10:00am - 7:00pm
    • Immerse yourself in color and creativity at Bordeaux’s vast digital art center.

    • Explore Matisse’s universe through monumental projections of light, color, and music.

    • Complement your visit with a short program celebrating Frida Kahlo’s creative force.

    • Soak in a family-friendly, multi-sensory experience inside a historic WWII submarine base.

    • Access to Bassins des Lumières

    • Admission to the immersive exhibition: Matisse, the Symphony of Colors

    • Access to the short program: Frida Kahlo, en plein cœur

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Getting started

    Arrive at Bassins des Lumières at the time shown on your ticket and head straight to the main entrance. Scan your ticket, pass a quick security check, and step directly into the digital exhibition space.

    What to expect

    Walk through vast halls where towering walls and reflective water basins transform into moving canvases of light, color, and music. Watch Matisse’s vibrant compositions and Frida Kahlo’s powerful imagery unfold around you in a continuous 360° visual and sound journey. The open layout lets you linger, move closer to details, or simply sit and absorb the spectacle at your own pace.

    Features

    • Monumental Projections: Floor-to-ceiling digital displays cover the walls and water surfaces, creating a fully surround-screen art experience.

    • Two artists, one visit: Access both the main Matisse immersive exhibition and the short Frida Kahlo program with a single ticket.

    • Historic venue: Explore a WWII submarine base reimagined as a cutting-edge digital art center, adding atmosphere and scale to the experience.

    • Flexible exploration: No fixed route or timing — move freely, revisit sections, and enjoy the exhibition at your own rhythm.

  • Bassin des Lumières

    Monday10:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 8:00pmlast entry 7:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 6:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Valid photo ID, ticket or mobile voucher.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible

    Additional information

    • Last admission is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing.

    • Portions of the experience include a French voice-over, and some content may be in its original language.

    • Ticket is valid for 1 day; check availability for starting times.

    • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours in advance.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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