Frequently Asked Questions

Phoenix des Lumières is open 7 days a week*:
Monday to Thursday : 10am to 5pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Sunday and public holidays: 10am to 6pm

Please note our special opening times and the opening hours on the silent holidays. 

*Opening times subject to change. Please note any information at the top of our website.

The family rate is for 2 adults + 2 children (5 to 17 years old).

Admission for children under the age of 5 is free, but they still require a ticket which will be available at the Ticket Office. Please be aware, that we don't recommend a visit with children under 2 years.

There is a senior rate for people over 65.
However, there is no separate rate for accompanying persons, you can choose our adult rate.

If you want to visit with a group of 15 people or more, please book your access via this link or send a request to gruppen@phoenix-lumieres.com.
For a group up to 14 people, please use our individual booking system via this link.

Yes, press card holders benefit from free admission upon presentation of their card for the current year.
Press Contact: presse-phoenix-lumieres@agentur05.de. Find more informationen in our press area.

Yes, you can also purchase tickets and gift-/flextickets on site during our regular opening hours. However, booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays.

From September 29th, 2023 to December 31st, 2023, Phoenix des Lumières will also have a pop-up store in Dortmund's Thier Gallery where you can purchase tickets, gift-/flextickets and products from the museum shop.

Strollers aren’t allowed in the hall, for safety reasons. We advise you to bring a baby carrier. However, you can park your stroller at special areas in our foyer.

Lockers are available at Phoenix des Lumières. Bags larger than A4 must be locked for safety reasons. Access to the building with suitcases/luggage is not permitted.

Animals aren’t permitted to enter Phoenix des Lumières, with the exception of service dogs.

Phoenix des Lumières is accessible for people with reduced mobility. For special needs, please contact our service team at the venue or in advance.

There is a disabled toilet available, as well as wheelchaires - our staff members are at your disposal for assistance.

Seating is available at Phoenix des Lumières.

Due to light effects, the exhibitions may present risks for people with epilepsy and people who suffer from vertigo.

Yes, you are welcome to take photos and video without flash and light, if they are intended for private use only. The use of the pictures and recordings for commercial purposes is not permitted. Access with a tripod is not permitted for safety reasons. If you share your photos and videos on social media, we are always happy, if you'd tag us.

Yes, it is possible to buy our gift-/flextickets.

Your tickets have been purchased when you receive a confirmation of payment and an email containing your tickets. Do not confuse this payment confirmation email with the email confirming the creation of your account on our site.

No, you can present your tickets on your smartphone. Please be sure to have the barcode on your ticket available to be scanned at the venue.

If you come at a time other than that indicated on your tickets you may be denied access, because there may be no capacity left. But if you come on the same day, we’ll do our best to provide access.

We invite you to try again, as a lot of people may be trying to book the same date and visiting time. If you’re having any more problems with our booking system, please contact tickets@phoenix-lumieres.com.

When your order is validated and paid for, the tickets are sent to your email address. You can also find the tickets by logging into your customer account and visiting the ‘My bookings’ section.
If you cannot find your tickets, your payment might have been refused, please check with your bank or card operator.

Please ensure the spelling is correct and that there is not a space before and after your email address. You can also try to reset your password.

Tickets cannot be exchanged, modified, or refunded.
In the event that the exhibition shown on the ticket is cancelled by Culturespaces, our customer service team will contact you as soon as possible by email or SMS to inform you and offer you:
- either, if possible, the rescheduling of the show concerned to a different day and/or time, your issued ticket will remain valid,
- or a ticket refund, specifying the terms and conditions.

Yes, of course! You will find the playlist of the Dalí exhibition via this link and the playlist of the Gaudí exhibition via this link.