Fabrique des lumières Amsterdam: a must-see in 2025!

In this article, I present the Amsterdam light factorya unique place where art masterpieces come to life.

Here you'll find

• A presentation of this factory of light
• What you can see inside the building
• How to get there
• Practical information: prices, opening hours, reservations
• What you can see in the area
• And much more!

If you're looking for information about Amsterdam's light factory, you'll love this article.

Follow the guide!

For those of you in a hurry: if you plan to visit the factory of lights, this Ticket saves time and money. You can book online!
-> Click here to book your ticket for the fabrique des lumières.

Fabrique des lumières Amsterdam: article summary

Fabrique des lumières Amsterdam: the largest digital art center in the Netherlands!  

Amsterdam's factory of enlightenment a unique venueand is one of museums the city's most impressive.

The idea is simple: bringing the finest works of art to life using technology to do it. The interior of the building is covered with famous paintings, which move rhythmically thanks to subtle plays of light and color.

The a different way to see the masterpieces of various artists, in the impressive building that houses this factory of lights. It's an industrial building known as the Westergasfabriekbuilt in 1885, whose architecture has been preserved.

You'll see it by its red brick façade and its 17-metre high ceiling. A dimension that lends scale to the works on display, which are projected onto these immense walls thanks to more than 100 video projectors !

With over 3,800 m² exhibition (including floors and walls), there's plenty of space to enjoy and immerse yourself in what can only be considered a true art show! Some visitors will even tell you that you feel as if you've entered the minds of the featured artists, with state-of-the-art technology bringing each work to life with music, light and movement.

It's all part of of the most unusual experiences in Amsterdam, along with Ice Bar or the Heineken Experience !

What can you see in Amsterdam's Fabrique des lumières?

One of the highlights of the Amsterdam light factory is that exhibitions are constantly changing. Even if you've already visited the city and this museum, you'll be able to come back and discover new things.

In 2022, two artists were given pride of place: Gustave Klimt and Hundertwasser :

• The exhibition dedicated to Klimt takes visitors on a journey through 19th-century Vienna, with portraits, nudes and landscapes painted by the artist or those inspired by him. Among the wonders on display are The Kiss by Klimt, to be admired in a new light
• The other exhibition is devoted to the Viennese painter (and architect) Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It allows us to better understand the artist's creative process and to see the links with Klimt, in the art of the artist.

In 2023, the first exhibition at Amsterdam's Factory of Light is dedicated to the Dutch-British photographer Jimmy Nelson. It allows us to immerse ourselves in the traditional culture of the Netherlands, with its customs and habits of the world's indigenous peoples.

Immense landscapes and portraits move before your eyes to a sensory experience that perfectly fulfills its mission: to amaze you!

In addition to temporary exhibitions of this kind, the Fabrique des Lumières has a number of areas where you can learn about contemporary art. In these zones, graphic art and music come together to offer you a different way of consuming art.

How do I get to the Fabrique des lumières in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam's light factory is just around the corner. 2 km west of the city center, at the following address: Pazzanistraat 37, 1014 DB Amsterdam

You can get there easily via :

• Visit busline 21 from Gare Centrale, stop Van Hallstraat/Westergasfabriek
• With the streetcar N°5, stop Van Limburg Stirumplein or to Hallstraat/Westergasfabriek
• By bikewith the possibility of parking bicycles in dedicated parking lots!

Fabrique des lumières Amsterdam: prices, opening hours and practical information

Here's what you need to know before heading to the Amsterdam Factory of Lights to make the most of it!

Rates and booking

• Adult ticket: 15 euros
• Children's ticket (5-17 years): 11 euros
• Student rate: €12
• Free for children 4 and under

When you book online, you'll benefit from a ticket ticket-breaker so you don't have to wait in line. Simply reserve your visit date and time slot, and receive your tickets immediately on your mobile devices.

All you have to do is present them at the ticket office to get in and enjoy this crazy experience!

 

Opening hours

The Fabrique des Lumières opens every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Some exhibitions are open until 9pm.

Allow 1 to 2 hours inside to complete the tour.

Practical information

The ticket entitles you to a locker to leave your personal belongings at the entrance, as luggage and strollers are not allowed inside.

Even children can enjoy the experience, which is far more entertaining for them than a visit to the Van Gogh museum or the Rijksmuseum.

What to see and do in the area?

Here are some ideas to keep you busy around the Fabrique des lumières, with fun activities you won't want to miss!

• Discover the NeighbourFood Market held just 2 minutes away, every Sunday. The perfect place to grab a bite to eat in a very local atmosphere!
• Stroll the beautiful alleys of the Westerparkwhich includes the Fabrique des lumières. If you have rent a bikeeven better!
• Visit the exhibition Vincent meets Rembrandt, the Untold Storyanother immersive church experience about the meeting of these two illustrious Dutch figures.

What to do in Amsterdam in 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, a week?

Whatever the length of your stay, I invite you to download my special Amsterdam guide.

It's free and in PDF format.

All you have to do is tell me below which e-mail address you'd like to receive it at.

EDIT: you can't enter your email?

Take the quiz at the top of this article and you'll be able to register your email address to receive the special Amsterdam guide!