Centre national de l'audiovisuel

About the museum

The Centre national de l'audiovisuel was founded in 1989 under Culture Minister Robert Krieps. It was meant to decentralize cultural life. It settled in Dudelange, building on an existing tradition of cinema and photography there, cultivated in part at the “Nei Liicht” arts centre. Its first director was Jean Back. Since 2007, the CNA has been based in the “Op der Schmelz” building, which it shares with the regional cultural centre and the regional music school; it houses archive rooms, studios and laboratories.

In Dudelange, the CNA also runs the Waassertuerm+Pomhouse exhibition venue. The former water tower was renovated between 2009 and 2012 and opened in 2012; until December 2020 it hosted the photo exhibition “The Bitter Years” by Edward Steichen. Today the spaces are used for changing exhibitions.

At Clervaux Castle, the CNA houses the permanent exhibition “The Family of Man”, with 503 original prints and restored prints, which Steichen designed in 1955 for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It has been shown there since 1994 and reopened in 2013 after a restoration. There are also film screenings (CinéStarlight) and a publicly accessible media library.

Highlights

• “Display 01” exhibition space in the Op der Schmelz building
• Waassertuerm+Pomhouse exhibition venue in the former water tower
• Media library with documents that can be viewed free of charge
• CinéStarlight cinema
• Operator of the exhibition “The Family of Man” at Clervaux Castle

Founded

1989

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the CNA, all sites and rooms are accessible to people with limited mobility; at events with a special stage set-up, access may be restricted.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Bicycle parking on the west side of the building, with a Vël'Ok station right next to it.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop at the reception.

Events & venue rental

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