Maison de la Magie
Magic museum in Blois, facing the royal château, with dragons at the windows, a show included in the ticket, collections and rooms devoted to Robert-Houdin.
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About the museum
The Maison de la Magie occupies a large townhouse from 1856 opposite the royal château in Blois. It covers more than 2,000 m² across five levels and opened on June 1, 1998.
The site presents both collections on the history of magic and a show renewed every year, which, according to the museum, makes it the only public museum in Europe to offer both in one place. Several rooms are devoted to Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, the watchmaker, magician and inventor born in Blois, whose life and work are also presented on the museum's website.
The participatory and interactive visit brings together some 700 objects and works: the Rotonde, the Grand Théâtre, the Hall of Great Illusions, the Passage des Mystères, the Houdini footbridge, the Robert-Houdin room, the Magic Attic (Grenier magique) and the Magicians' Salon. Every half hour, six mechanical dragon heads emerge from the windows of the façade, except in rain or bad weather.
Highlights
- Six mechanical dragons emerge from the façade windows every 30 minutes
- Magic show at the Grand Théâtre, included in the ticket
- Rooms devoted to Robert-Houdin
- Magic Attic, where you can learn tricks
- Magicians' Salon and Hall of Great Illusions
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent de la Maison de la Magie – Some 700 objects and works: Robert-Houdin room, Great Illusions, Passage des Mystères, Magic Attic and Magicians' Salon.
- Founded
- 1998
- Visitors per year
- approx. 104,446
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €16 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €12Students, teachers visiting individually, adults from large families, job seekers, and holders of a Rémi transport ticket valid for less than 24 hours, with proof. |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 5 · €8 for ages 6 to 17; free under 6. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free entry for the person with a disability and one companion, with proof. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €11 per personFrom 20 paying visitors: €11 per adult and €8 per young person aged 6 to 17. |
| Combined ticket Maison de la Magie + royal château or Son et Lumière (adult) | €24Reduced rate €19; ages 6 to 17 €12. |
| Combined ticket Maison de la Magie + royal château + Son et Lumière (adult) | €31.50Reduced rate €26; ages 6 to 17 €19.50. |
| Combined ticket Maison de la Magie + Fondation du doute (adult) | €18.50Reduced rate €14.50; ages 6 to 17 €9.50; to be used on site, at the first site visited. |
| Combined ticket Maison de la Magie + royal château + Fondation du doute (adult) | €27.50Reduced rate €21.50; ages 6 to 17 €15.50. |
| Combined ticket for four sites (adult) | €38Maison de la Magie, royal château, Son et Lumière and Fondation du doute; reduced rate €32; ages 6 to 17 €22. |
| Guided group tour | €110Supplement per group of up to 25 people, 45 minutes. |
| Halloween magic workshop | €5From age 7, in addition to the entrance ticket. |
The show at the Grand Théâtre is included in the ticket, subject to available seats. Tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable. Free admissions with the Pass Blois culture are collected on site with ID.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
The museum holds the Tourisme et Handicap label for motor, hearing and intellectual disabilities. A lift serves all floors, adapted toilets and seats along the route are available, and wheelchairs can be borrowed on arrival, without reservation. An easy-read booklet is available. Two reserved parking spaces are located on Place du Château, reached by ringing at an intercom column. Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
Participatory visit where you can talk with magicians; the Magic Attic lets you learn tricks, and magic workshops for children aged 7 and over take place on certain dates. Strollers are allowed on the route but not in the theatre, where a parking area is provided outside. A baby area is available; metal-framed baby carriers are not permitted.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Château
Azalys bus, Château stop, at the foot of the museum; train from Paris-Austerlitz to Blois-Chambord station in about 1 hour 30 minutes, then about 8 minutes on foot.
By car
Parking available · 200 m to the entrance
Parking du Château 200 m away (416 spaces, including 2 with EV charging) and Parking Valin de la Vaissière (336 spaces); over 600 free spaces on the city-centre streets, 10 to 15 minutes' walk. Free coach parking 400 m away; motorhome area at the exhibition centre (parc des expositions).
- Accessible parking
About 180 km from Paris via the A10, Blois exit, or the RN152. Bike parking on rue de la Voûte and Place du Château.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check: not available
No cloakroom on site: belongings can be left at the Blois-Chambord tourist office, about 100 m away.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The visit takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, including a 30-minute show. It is advisable to arrive an hour before the 11:15 and 17:15 shows to see everything. Guided tours are offered to groups. Online ticket booking is recommended. |
