Bordeaux is traveling back in time with an extraordinary experience scheduled for the start of the 2026 school year. The exhibition “Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs—The Immersive Experience” takes over the Bassins des Lumières and offers a unique journey to the Mesozoic Era. Designed to amaze young and old alike, the exhibition plunges visitors into the heart of this vanished world through a captivating narrative and breathtaking images. A spectacular and fascinating event to mark on your calendars.
Dinosaurs Come to Life at the Bassins des Lumières
Starting October 3, 2026, get ready to travel back more than 66 million years for a journey among the dinosaurs. Marvel at the sheer size of the giant pterosaurs. Swim with marine reptiles. Face off against the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex. And immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes that come to life on the walls of the former underwater base. Featuring footage from the famous Apple TV+ series *Prehistoric Planet* and narrated by Gérard Lanvin, a truly immersive experience awaits you at the Bassins des Lumières
A journey into the heart of dinosaur life and evolution
This new show unveils a spectacular journey and guides visitors through a fascinating universe. Travel back to the age of dinosaurs and witness the struggle for survival of young herbivores as well as the T. rex’s nocturnal hunt. Experience the life-size battle of a colossal Dreadnoughtus and uncover the secrets of fossils. Before witnessing a clash between pterosaurs and velociraptors. With a narrative that takes you to the heart of a spectacular animal kingdom, the exhibition showcases the evolution of these majestic creatures while exploring the deep connections that unite all forms of life on Earth.
Other current exhibitions at the Bassins des Lumières:
- Explore the ocean floor with the “Ocean” and “Treasures of the Deep” exhibitions from July 4 to August 30, 2026.
- For a more artistic touch, immerse yourself in the worldsof Henri Matisse and Frida Kahlo.
