
Louvre-Lens Museum
Attraction
4.5 (9508 reviews)
Contemporary, glass-walled gallery showing artworks from the Louvre in Paris, plus temporary shows.
99 Rue Paul Bert, 62300 Lens, France
+33 3 21 18 62 62
Did You Know?
2012
Inauguration Year
The Louvre-Lens museum opened its doors to the public on December 12, 2012, coinciding with Saint Barbara's Day.
Mine No. 9
Former Site
The museum is built on the site of a former coal mine, Mine No. 9, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
Decentralization
Cultural Policy
The Louvre-Lens embodies the French Ministry of Culture's decentralization policy, bringing art and culture to a wider audience.
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Regional Revitalization
The museum's establishment aimed to revitalize the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, known for its mining industry, through culture and education.