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The Family of Man

Where? Château, 9712 Clervaux

free
with theLuxembourgPass

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of "The Family of Man" photo exhibition in Clervaux! Be inspired by this unique collection that captures the life, cultures and emotions of mankind in breathtaking images!

With over 10 million visitors since its creation, the world-famous photo exhibition "The Family of Man" is a legend in the history of photography. Created by Edward Steichen and presented for the first time in 1955 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, it is considered a manifesto for peace and human equality, expressed through post-war humanist photography. The collection consists of a total of 503 photographs by 273 photographers from 68 countries. After travelling through more than 150 museums worldwide, the last complete version of "The Family of Man" is housed as a permanent exhibition at Clervaux Castle since 1994. Since 2003 it figures on the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage list.

 


Practical information

  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access
  • Shop
  • Accessible to all

Culture info

  • Visit possible (& visit information)
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Audio guide rent

LuxembourgPass

  • Free admission to the exhibition with the LuxembourgPass

Comfort & accessibility

Opening hours

Opening hours are subject to change. Please check them before your visit in order to be sure.
Sunday15.06.2025 : 12:00 - 18:00
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday18.06.2025 : 12:00 - 18:00
Thursday19.06.2025 : 12:00 - 18:00
Friday20.06.2025 : 12:00 - 18:00
Saturday21.06.2025 : 12:00 - 18:00

The Family of Man

free
with theLuxembourgPass

Prices

Normal rate

Daily rate 6.00€

Free up to 21 years

Age to: 21
Daily rate 0.00€

Fee guided tour "The Family of Man" I 90 minutes

Guided tour 95.00€

Reduced rate

Daily rate 4.00€

Fee guided tour "The Family of Man" I 60 minutes

Guided tour 80.00€

Contact

Address: The Family of Man
Château de Clervaux
L-9712 Clervaux
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The Family of Man Guided Tours

"The Family of Man" is one of the most viewed photo exhibitions of all time: 10 million people have visited it since the 1950's…

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