Two art shows, one extraordinary building and 325 works by the greatest painters in Dutch history. Fabrique des Lumières takes the art pieces off the museum wall and immerse you in a unique show with music that shifts from tranquil to fierce as the paintings move around you.
Upon arrival in the building you will scan your tickets at the entrance gates and put your belongings in the lockers. The first part of the experience is a short exhibition about the Westergas terrain, its history and how it was transformed into the cultural parc of Amsterdam.
After the introduction, you will enter the main room. The first tings you will see is the industrial details (brick, big storage cylinders) and the count down for the show.
You can choose to walk around, sit on the stools (or ground), stand at the high platform all the way in the back, lay down or just stand still in one of the many side rooms. It’s completely up to you!
When the show starts the music will slowly build up and every part of the high walls and floor gets filled with colour. You will recognize different artworks like: the starry night, girl with a pearl and the nightwatch.
The show is not static. Parts of the painting will move or the background will change. The music adds an extra layer to the dimension, specially since it matches the movements of the paintings.
The main show is about 34 minutes long. Afterwards there is also a 14 minutes show of Mondriaan. This show combines his abstract paintings and with his worldwide known geometric compositions.
The experience immerses you in alternate reality where color and art are the main characters.
There are other art projection experiences in Amsterdam, but Fabrique des Lumières was the first and the best in our opinion. The image quality is sharper, the space is big, and as visitors we are allowed to experience the show how we want.
During the exhibition we were able to walk, stand on the platform at the back, and lay down on the floor in the mirror room. Ideal for anyone who finds it hard to stand still for more than ten minutes.
It’s worth it to stay all the way to the end, the Mondriaan show was short, but surprising and as the name says it: very colorful.
The visit went smoothly, there were no queues and enough space for everyone to enjoy. It was great to have free lockers.
The price/quality ratio is strong. The price is lower then most museums and Fabrique des Lumieres has different exhibitions often, so you can always find something new!
Visit Fabrique des Lumieres if you are an art-, culture-, and immersive media lover or if you are looking for a date idea that doesn’t involve another canal cruise.
Book your activity in under a minute and secure your spot. No hassle, choose your date, reserve instantly, and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
It’s very important to be on time because the show is only shown once a day. Kids are welcome from 3 years old, the sound might be a bit too high, so noise-cancelling headphones are advised. Kids up to 5 years can enter for free, they do need a ticket, so just add it to your booking.
It is possible to buy tickets at the door (only card), but it really depends on the availability. So, it’s better to buy them online to assure your spot!
Booking online benefits
🎫 Instant confirmation: your ticket is mailed immediately after booking
🎫 No need to print: simply scan your ticket from your phone upon arrival.
🎫 Reschedule your booking up to 24 hours by this link: https://tickets.fabrique-lumieres.com/nl/self-service/date
Child (≤ 5 years): free entrance
The experience is located in the Westerpark area. You can park in the Q-park parking lot at Van Bleiswijkstraat 8, 1051 DG Amsterdam. From there it’s just around 10 minutes walking.
Via this [link] is the daily rate … instead of …. The parking lot has 195 spots, 14 are for electric cars and 4 for disabled.
From central station you can take three different busses:
18 to Slotervaart. Step out at Haarlemmerplein.
21 to Geuzenveld De Eendracht. Step out at Haarlemmerplein.
22 to Station Sloterdijk. Step out at Nassauplein.
You have to walk about 8 minutes to the Westergas.
This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. Duration is approximately two hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tickets include entrance fees, and English-speaking guides are available.
This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. Duration is approximately two hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tickets include entrance fees, and English-speaking guides are available.
This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. Duration is approximately two hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tickets include entrance fees, and English-speaking guides are available.
This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. Duration is approximately two hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tickets include entrance fees, and English-speaking guides are available.
Amsterdam is een bruisende stad vol historie, grachten en moderne cultuur. De hoofdstad van Nederland staat bekend om haar fietsers, musea zoals het Rijksmuseum en Van Gogh Museum, en de gezellige Jordaan. Met markten, cafés en festivals trekt Amsterdam jaarlijks miljoenen bezoekers uit de hele wereld aan.
Amsterdam is een bruisende stad vol historie, grachten en moderne cultuur. De hoofdstad van Nederland staat bekend om haar fietsers, musea zoals het Rijksmuseum en Van Gogh Museum, en de gezellige Jordaan. Met markten, cafés en festivals trekt Amsterdam jaarlijks miljoenen bezoekers uit de hele wereld aan.
This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. Duration is approximately two hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tickets include entrance fees, and English-speaking guides are available.
This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport. This activity offers a unique way to explore the city, combining history, culture, and local experiences. Meeting point is central and easy to reach by public transport.
During the tour we learned some interesting facts: The palace is build on top of 13.659 wooden poles. The building has served as a palace since 1808. The Atlas statue represents Amsterdam as the middle of the world.
