- Spring Holiday: 21 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- Sunday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- 2 March – 24 April 2026
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- Sunday: 9:30am – 10:45am
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 10:45am
Opening hours at Fabrique des Lumieres
Fabrique des Lumières
Fabrique des Lumières is open daily until 6pm, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays until 9pm.
Sep 1 TO Nov 3 Timings Days (Sep 1 TO Nov 3) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday (Today) | 11:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–21:00 | 20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–21:00 | 20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–18:00 | 17:00 |
Nov 4 TO Dec 20 Timings Days (Nov 4 TO Dec 20) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 17:15–21:00 | 20:00 |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 10:00–18:00 | 17:00 |
Dec 21 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Dec 21 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
Jan 1 TO Jan 1 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Jan 1) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
Jan 2 TO Jan 5 Timings Days (Jan 2 TO Jan 5) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–16:00 | 15:00 |
Jan 6 TO Feb 14 Timings Days (Jan 6 TO Feb 14) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 16:10–18:00 | 17:00 |
- Last entry: Final admission is 1 hour before closing time each day.
- The ticket office closes 30 mins before the last entry.
- Closures: Fabrique des Lumières will be temporarily closed from March 2 to 12, 2026. The exhibition will reopen on March 13, 2026.
- Night entries are available on Fridays and Saturdays, with the last admission at 8 pm.
Best time to visit the Fabrique des Lumières
Weekday vs Weekend
- Weekdays: The best time to visit is on a weekday, in the morning right after opening, or in the late afternoon. Weekdays are less crowded, allowing you to move freely. Mondays and Fridays can sometimes have a post-weekend or pre-weekend rush, so midweek days like Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning are your best bet for a crowd-free visit.
- Weekends: Weekends, especially Saturdays, are the busiest days. The venue is most crowded between 11 am and 4 pm. If you must visit on a weekend, consider a late evening slot (after 6 pm) to take advantage of the special extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. This can offer a more relaxed atmosphere as the daytime crowds thin out.
Peak season vs low season
- Peak season (June–August & school holidays): During summer and school holidays (Easter and Christmas), Fabrique des Lumieres sees its highest visitor numbers, especially from late morning until mid-afternoon. Arriving early or late afternoon is recommended, and at least 30 mins before your entry time to get through the queue
- Low season (November–February): The winter months, excluding the holiday season, offer the most tranquil experience, shorter queues, and more space inside the exhibition hall. You can enjoy the art and sound with fewer distractions, and you might find better deals on accommodations and flights.
Exhibition timings

Dutch Masters

Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs
