Opening hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 11:00–18:00 Thu 11:00–20:00 Sat/Sun 10:00–18:00 Mon Closed
Opening hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 11:00–18:00 Thu 11:00–20:00 Sat/Sun 10:00–18:00 Mon Closed
Whether you want to visit LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura with friends or family, attend a performance with your students, or host a corporate event, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here to experience art and culture firsthand.
As every child grows, “hands-on” experience is essential to truly internalizing an experience: living it to the fullest, and then transforming it into knowledge. This creates a safe and welcoming space where children can express themselves freely and grow through encounters with art, music, theater, and reading. It is a time and place shared by adults and children, where discovery becomes connection and connection becomes learning.
Learning is a lifelong practice, as is sharing. LAC edu’s activities are based on movement, physicality, and direct experience, with the goal of stimulating authentic creative expression in children. In this journey, young children are invited to experiment freely: sometimes on their own, following their curiosity and imagination, and other times together with adults, in a dialogue of discovery, play, and connection. The balance between independence and collaboration fosters not only the development of expressive skills but also the ability to listen, observe, and build trust in oneself and others.
The programs are designed as open spaces where children can explore art in all its forms, transforming every experience into an opportunity for discovery. Exhibitions, performances, and musical events become tools for self-expression in welcoming environments that promote the well-being of families.
Cultural Participation
+41 (0)58 866 42 30
Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come whenever you like
The LAC is open Tuesday through Sunday:
Tue–Fri: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thu: extended hours until 8:00 p.m. (free admission to the museum starting at 6:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month)
Sat–Sun: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Stop by the ticket office to find out about prices and discounts for children.
Real-time updates
Our website is the best place to find all the latest information on activities and events. Check it out if you have any questions, and if you still have questions, email or call us: [email protected] or +41 (0)58 866 42 30 (Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM).
An Open Space
In the Hall, in front of the ticket offices, you’ll find the LAC edu Table: a welcoming and creative corner where you can stop, draw, read, and spend time together in peace.
We’ll take care of your belongings
You can use the lockers to store bags and personal items. A coat check is also available; it’s staffed only during performances and concerts but is always accessible.
Strollers Welcome
You’re free to move around with your stroller throughout the LAC, or you can park it in the coat check.
Make Yourself at Home
On the ground floor, you’ll find restrooms equipped with changing tables; you can breastfeed wherever you feel most comfortable.
Snack Break
At Luini6, you’ll find sweet and savory snacks for the whole family; high chairs and adjustable seats for little ones are available upon request.
Accessible to Everyone
All
areas of the LAC are accessible and equipped with elevators.
Here for You
Need a hand or some information? Stop by the Welcome Desk: our team is always ready to help you and answer any questions you may have.
