Your visit
Opening hours
Art centre
From Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm
Restaurant
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 am to 10 pm
Admission
Admission fees
| Full rate | CHF 14.- |
| Reduced rate | CHF 8.- |
| Children (under 10) | Free |
| Family (up to 6 people of all generations) | CHF 34.- |
Reduced rate (only when presented with supporting identification)
Young people (11-20 years) | Students and interns | Retired people | People with disabilities | Unemployed people | Groups of 10 people or more | Club du Bel-Age members | KulturLegi Caritas
Free entry
Children under the age of 10 | Students at Art or History of Art universities | Care takers of individuals with disabilities who otherwise would not be able to visit the Art Centre | People with refugee status (permit N, F or B)
Holders of the following cards:
Raiffeisen Member+ card | AG culturel | Abobo | Swiss Museum Pass | AMS | ICOM | Visarte | Swiss Association of Art Historians | Press Pass | Swiss Travel Pass
Offers (to be redeemed at the Foundation's ticket office)
Passeport Valaisan | Valais Pass (Vallais/Wallis Promotion) | Guest card Vercorin Tourisme
20% discount with:
An Alaïa Chalet ticket of the day | My Explorer Card | Pass-Sport Absolutely | Guest card Sierre Tourisme | Pass Explore Switzerland
Access
By public transport
Bus stop: Centre d’Art de Lens
From Sierre: SMC bus
From Sion: CarPostal, destination Crans-sur-Sierre
From Crans-Montana: CarPostal, destination Sion
By car
Motorway exit Sierre Ouest to Crans-Montana
Parkings :
– Parking du Louché, opposite Fondation Opale, 3-minute walk.
– Parking La Tribune (behind the church), parking disc up to 15 hours
Charging stations for electric cars are available at parking du Louché and parking des Chèvres (village centre).
Guided tours
Private guided tour on request (max 30 people) | Duration 60 min.
In French or English. On request, a tour in German is possible, subject to the guide’s availability.
CHF 120 + reduced admission ticket
Information and booking: info@fondationopale.ch or T +41 27 483 46 10
Accessibility
People with reduced mobility
A parking space is available next to the main entrance on the lake side.
Wheelchairs are also available upon request at reception.
Bags and coats
For the exhibition NOTHING TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR THE GODS, bags (of any size) and coats are not allowed in the exhibition rooms. Lockers are available at the front desk.
Pushchairs
Pushchairs are not allowed in the exhibition hall. Baby carriers are available free of charge at reception.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the exhibition hall, with the exception of guide dogs.
Shop & bookstore
Shop & bookstore
Our shop offers an original collection of art publications and products related to themes of our exhibitions at Fondation Opale.
Many objects originate directly from Indigenous communities in Australia. Our shop is a member of the Indigenous Art Code.
Visitors are welcome to explore through our select items of stationaries, toys, fashion accessories, art of living, decoration and design, as well as the exhibition catalogues.
Our books
All Friends of Fondation Opale (members of the association) enjoy a 10% discount. Catalogues edited or co-edited by Fondation Opale :
