Ateliers des Lumières
Step into an immersive world of light and art at Atelier des Lumières. Walk through vast digital projections that bring the works of legendary artists to life—set to music, color, and movement in a 360° experience. Just pure audiovisual magic in a former iron foundry.
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Travel back 66 million years and step into a fully immersive world where life-size dinosaurs come to life through epic 360° projections.
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Follow a captivating narrative voiced by Gérard Lanvin, brought to life for a story-driven journey for a duration of 50 minutes.
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Move through oceans, forests, and volcanic worlds as life-size dinosaurs appear all around you in stunning detail.
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Feel every moment with a cinematic soundtrack created by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, and Kara Talve just for this experience.
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Make it a fun day out for all ages, from kids, families, and dinosaur fans, making it a perfect mix of learning, storytelling, and immersive art.
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Travel back 66 million years and step into a fully immersive world where life-size dinosaurs come to life through epic 360° projections.
-
Follow a captivating narrative voiced by Gérard Lanvin, brought to life for a story-driven journey for a duration of 50 minutes.
-
Move through oceans, forests, and volcanic worlds as life-size dinosaurs appear all around you in stunning detail.
-
Feel every moment with a cinematic soundtrack created by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, and Kara Talve just for this experience.
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Make it a fun day out for all ages, from kids, families, and dinosaur fans, making it a perfect mix of learning, storytelling, and immersive art.
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About Atelier des Lumieres
Atelier des Lumières is a highlight of Paris’s digital art scene, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for those exploring the city’s innovative museums and cultural spaces. Its immersive exhibitions, set in a dramatic industrial space, make it a must-see for anyone seeking a modern twist on classic art.
Atelier des Lumières uses over 140 projectors to create its immersive exhibitions, covering 3,300 square meters of space.
The venue was originally a foundry built in 1835, giving the art center its unique industrial character.
Exhibitions feature synchronized surround sound, with voiceovers and subtitles in both French and English.
The children’s studio, L’Atelier des Enfants, allows kids aged 4–12 to create their own digital installations.
Some exhibitions animate both the original French text and English translations, making them accessible to international visitors.
Why visit Atelier des Lumieres?
Plan your visit
Regular Hours: Open Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Last Entry: Final admission is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes before closing time each day.
Special Hours/Closures: Opening hours may vary for special events or during exhibition changes. The venue is open year-round; check the official website for updates on holiday hours or temporary closures.
Lockers are available for storing small personal items and bags.
A museum shop is open during exhibition hours for souvenirs and gifts.
An on-site café offers light refreshments and seating during exhibition hours.
Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the venue.
Wi-Fi is available for visitors, supporting mobile ticket scanning and app use.
The entire venue is fully wheelchair accessible, including ramps, lifts, and adapted restrooms.
Elevator access is available to the mezzanine and all exhibition spaces.
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