The Museum of Magic and Automata : self-guided tour The Museum of Magic and Automata : self-guided tour

The Museum of Magic and Automata : self-guided tour Discover the art and culture of magic and automata (mechanical figures) in a unique museum and a permanent magic show

€15

Musée de la Magie et de l'Automate

€15
Reservation

What to expect

For almost 30 years, the Musée de la Magie has been introducing people of all ages to this thousand-year-old history with collections that are unique in the world. Interactive games, optical illusions, automata, engravings, posters, and magical objects to discover.

Musée de la Magie :

The Musée de la Magie has won several awards and is suited to all audiences: Everyone will be enchanted by the entertainment provided throughout the visit by the magician guides. Close-up magic, on-stage magic, parlour magic … All the elements are here to help visitors rediscover the poetry and appeal of magic.

Musée des Automates :

Visitors to the Museum of Automata are treated to a world of fantasy and enchantment. The exhibition features more than 100 mechanical figures that ‘put on a show’. Children will be delighted by toys that spark their imagination, and adults will appreciate the technical know-how of the mechanical masterpieces.

Come and press the buttons to activate the little figures and enjoy the hidden surprises in this unusual and fun exhibition!

What is included :

  • Admission to the Musée de la Magie
  • Admission to the Musée des Automates
  • A magic show

Please note :

Admission to the Musée de la Magie is free for children under 3 years old.

Times

The museum is open every Wednesday Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 7pm and every day during the half-term school holidays for zone C.

Highlights

- A permanent show, close to the audience

- Presentation of the collection by magic guides

- Authentic prints and posters

- Old magic objects

- The hidden surprises behind the workings of the mechanical figures

Languages

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all day long EnglishFrenchEnglishFrenchEnglishFrenchEnglishFrenchEnglishFrenchEnglishFrenchEnglishFrench

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Customer Reviews

5/52 reviews

Jerome P.
5/5
March 7th 2023
C'est parfait pour les enfants , personnel au top
Marie B.
5/5
March 6th 2023
Formidable pour les petits et les grands

Map

Map
Address
11 Rue Saint-Paul
75004 Paris
Parking lot
(P)
Maubert - College des Bernardins, 7 Boulevard Saint-Germain - 75005 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
7Sully-Morland
(B)
6786Sully - Morland
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