Musée du Louvre-Lens
Affectionately nicknamed the "Little Brother of the Louvre," the Louvre-Lens Museum opened in 2012, when the desire for a Louvre outside of its Parisian walls came to fruition. This 3,000-square-meter space offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the treasures of the great Parisian museum, while being surrounded by a unique atmosphere, very different from the one we know it for.
Three jewels reside within these walls: the Gallery of Time, the Glass Pavilion, and the Gallery of Temporary Exhibitions. The Gallery of Time invites lovers of art and history on a journey through the ages, with more than 200 works that allow the public to travel through the centuries, from the 4th millennium BC to the mid-19th century. Every step in this gallery is a sensory journey filled with emotion.
The Glass Pavilion stands in extension of this gallery, highlighting the rich local artistic heritage while giving a stage to the artists of the region. It is a space that celebrates local creativity.
As for the Gallery of Temporary Exhibitions, it is home to major thematic exhibitions: whether it is Champollion, Landscapes, or Fantastic Animals, this gallery is open to all discoveries.
The Louvre-Lens Museum is distinguished not only by its cultural offer, but also by its openness to the world. It is the engine of a social and economic renewal in the mining region, offering access to art for all. To this end, infrastructures have been put in place to facilitate this accessibility, whether it is documents in "Easy French to Read and Understand," spacious spaces accessible to wheelchairs, or activities adapted for young and old. The museum is truly a gateway to a world of art and history, an invitation to discovery and cultural enrichment for all.
