On Thursday 23 March, the Bassins des Lumières will exceptionally open at 11am, insteaf of 10am.
Opening times and rates
> Last entrance 1hr before closing
> The book and gift shop is open during the art centre’s opening hours
> Visit duration: 1hr-1hr15
Online booking recommanded.
Please note that the Bassins des Lumières are cold, so bring something to cover up.
Opening times
Exhibition Dalí, the Endless Enigma | Exhibition Cosmos Destination |
| From 20 February to 31 March 2023: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-6pm / Friday and Saturday: 10am-8pm | |
| From 1 April to 6 April 2023: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-7pm / Saturday: 10am-9pm | |
| From 7 to 29 April 2023: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-5pm / Saturday: 10am-7pm | From 7 to 29 April 2023: Monday-Saturday: 5.15pm-9pm |
| From 30 April to 30 June 2023: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-7pm / Friday and Saturday: 10am-9pm |
Rates
| Full rate | €15 |
| Senior rate (more than 65 years old*) | €14 |
| Reduced rate (students, unemployed people and teachers - on presentation of written proof of less than 3 months) | €12,50 |
|
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*) | €40 |
| Group rate (minimum of 20 people) | From €12,50 |
| School rate (minimum of 20 pupils) | €7 |
Free for:
- Aged 5 years and less
- Disability card-holders
- Journalists
- ICOM and ICOMOS card-holders, museum's scientific staff
- 1 driver and 1 supervisor per group ; 1 driver par school group and 1 supervisor for 8 paying pupils
* on presentation of written proof
Getting to the Bassins des Lumières
Bassins des Lumières
Impasse Brown de Colstoun 33 300 Bordeaux
Tél : 05 35 00 00 90
By road
A10 then rocade A630/E5/E606. Go out sortie 4 « Zone Industrielle Blanquefort, Bordeaux-Nord ». Turn left into Boulevard Aliénor d'Aquitaine, turn left into Place de Latule then immediatly turn right into Boulevard Alfred Daney. Continue on Boulevard Alfred Daney, the Base sous-marine is on your right.
There are a few free parking spaces, but they are quickly taken up. You can book your parking space online to enjoy your visit in peace. Reservation of the secured car park at the Bassins des Lumières is not compulsory, but is strongly recommended. This reservation guarantees you parking on the day of your visit. There is also a free municipal car park in front of the submarine base. These spaces are quickly occupied as they are also used by other sites in the area and we cannot guarantee you a space in this car park.
The car park is reserved for one vehicle and only for the duration of the exhibition. The Bassins des Lumières car park and the municipal car park close every evening. Our security guards are there to assist you on the day of your visit.
Public transport
From downtown (stop Quinconces)
Tram C : stop Raveziès (towards Blanquefort or parc des expos)
Then bus n°9 : stop base sous-marine (towards Brandenburg)
From Saint Jean railway station
Tram C : stop Raveziès (towrads Blanquefort or parc des expos)
Then bus n°9 : stop base sous-marine (towards Brandenburg)
Please consult timetables on the TBM Transport Bordeaux Métropole website.
Access
The Bassins des Lumières are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs.
Buggies are allowed but we advise you to bring a baby carrier.
Pets are not allowed in the art centre (with the exception of guide dogs for the blind persons on presentation of proof).
The programme in the Bassins des Lumières may present risks for people with epilepsy and is not recommended for children under 2 years old.