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On the site of a former mining pit, this museum has a beautiful "Gallery of Time" on 3,000 with free access.
Opened in December 2012, the Louvre-Lens has quickly become a must-see in the former mining basin. It is the second most visited museum in the region! Its glass building was designed by Japanese architects Sanaa and houses a selection of prestigious works from the Louvre. The museum's star attraction? The Galerie du Temps. Spanning 3,000m2 in a single 120-metre section, it presents 5,000 years of history (from the invention of writing to the mid-19th century) in a very soothing atmosphere. You can also use the museum app to learn more about the works, and every year, on the anniversary of its creation, the museum renews the works on display! The glass pavilion, bathed in light, invites you to take a break in front of the park designed by French landscape architect Catherine Mosbach. Temporary exhibitions are regularly scheduled: the 2025 season was inaugurated with an exhibition on artists facing exile! Louvre-Lens also caters for children and families, with specially adapted facilities and guided tours from 9 months (!) upwards. The museum is also a living space in its own right, with a media library open to all, a well-stocked resource center and visible reserves. To get there, take the train: the Louvre-Lens transport pass offers a 50% discount on the journey and a discount on exhibitions. Buses run between Lens station and the museum, which can also be reached via a landscaped path.
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Opening time and information on LE LOUVRE - LENS
Quality Tourism / Destination of Excellence. Closed January 1, May 1 and December 25. Open Wednesday to Monday and on public holidays from 10am to 6pm (last visit at 5:15pm). Museum closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. The museum park is open every day, all year round. High season: 7am to 9pm. Low season: 8am to 7pm. Free admission. Only temporary exhibitions charge €11, 18-25 €6, under 18 free. Children welcome. Guided tours (€4 to €6 (one hour) daily / for temporary exhibitions by prior arrangement). Restaurant. Gift store. Entertainment.
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The Louvre-Lens is a museum with a large landscaped park, located in the heart of the former mining basin of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. You will discover exceptional works of art exhibited in the Gallery of Time or the Glass Pavilion. You will also find a media library: a space for relaxation and work open to all, a stage where you can attend shows such as theater, dance ...in this museum, it is possible to privatize a space for your corporate events or filming. In addition, the audioguide of Louvre-Lens will allow you to access many contents within the temporary exhibitions or in the park of the museum from your smartphone or tablet. You can consult the online agenda to have information on the next events of the museum.
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Members' reviews on LE LOUVRE - LENS
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Belle découverte et suggestions vins originales.
A découvrir lors de votre visite du musée.
La collection est folle. Seul bémol la temporaire (Exils) où il n’y a quasiment pas d’artistes femmes présentées… en 2025 ça existe encore ?! Et la liste des artistes n’est pas affichée avec le texte à l’entrée… ce qui montre le peu de considération de la direction peut-être. On le rappelle : pas de musée sans artistes ! À part si on veut fonctionner qu’avec les œuvres d’artistes morts mais apparemment là ce n’est pas le cas… plutôt contemporain. Mais sinon quel bel outil de démocratisation culturelle ! Et quel niveau ! Bravo.