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Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette

ArtDesignArchitectureClosed todayFreeRambuteau (Metro 11)

Lafayette Anticipations is the contemporary art foundation of the Galeries Lafayette group, opened in 2018 in a 19th-century industrial building in Le Marais transformed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA. Its signature feature is a 19-metre glass-and-steel tower of motorized exhibition platforms that can be reconfigured in 49 different ways. A production-driven kunsthalle rather than a collecting museum, it commissions and shows new work across contemporary art, design and fashion. Entry to the exhibitions is free, alongside a programme of performances, talks, an on-site fabrication workshop, a bookshop and the Pluto cafe-restaurant.

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Getting there

9 rue du Plâtre, 75004 Paris, France

Nearest station: Rambuteau (Metro 11), Hôtel de Ville (Metro 1, 11), Châtelet (Metro 1, 4, 7, 11, 14)

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Closed until 28 August

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Wed12:00–19:00
Thu12:00–19:00
Fri12:00–19:00
Sat12:00–19:00
Sun12:00–17:00

Admission

Free

Exhibitions and individual visits free; concerts and performances around 12 EUR

Visitor Information

Is Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette is free. Exhibitions and individual visits free; concerts and performances around 12 EUR. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette?
Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette is open Wed–Sat 12:00–19:00, Sun 12:00–17:00; closed Mon & Tue. Closed for the summer from 3 to 28 August 2026, reopening Saturday 29 August.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette?
Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette is located at 9 rue du Plâtre, 75004 Paris, France, in the Le Marais (4th arrondissement) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Rambuteau (Metro 11), Hôtel de Ville (Metro 1, 11), Châtelet (Metro 1, 4, 7, 11, 14).
What can I see at Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette?
Galeries Lafayette's contemporary art foundation in a Rem Koolhaas-revamped Marais building with a motorized moving-platform tower. Current highlights include The Moulin Family Endowment Fund Collection, The Building: OMA's Curatorial Tower, Yu Nishimura: Towards a Sea.
Do I need to book Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette in advance?
Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Exhibitions and individual visits free; concerts and performances around 12 EUR. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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