The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle
Clervaux, Luxembourg
Edward Steichen’s 1955 photography exhibition of 503 pictures, listed as UNESCO Memory of the World, shown in the rebuilt castle above Clervaux. It closes for part of the winter and on some weekdays, so check before you go; parking in the town below.
The exhibition “The Family of Man” at Clervaux Castle in northern Luxembourg shows 503 photographs by 273 photographers from 68 countries. Edward Steichen, who was born in Luxembourg, curated it for the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where it opened in 1955. It is regarded as a manifesto for peace and the fundamental equality of all people. The show then toured the world, was shown in more than 150 museums and was seen by millions of people.
Since 1994 it has been on permanent display on the upper floors of Clervaux Castle. The castle stands on a rocky spur above the town; a fire destroyed it during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, and it was rebuilt after the war. In 2003 UNESCO added the collection to its Memory of the World Register. You can find tickets and current opening times on the Steichen Collections website; prices and times may change.
- Nearest town
- Clervaux, Luxembourg
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.0546, 6.0293
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle?
The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle is in Clervaux, Luxembourg, at GPS 50.0546, 6.0293. It is about 12 km from Wiltz.
Can you camp near The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping officiel de Clervaux, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 74 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle?
The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Luxembourg’s Ardennes: Bourscheid, Upper Sûre and Clervaux.
What is there to see near The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bourscheid Castle (16 km), Vianden Castle (18 km), Upper Sûre Lake (21 km) and Mardasson Memorial (22 km).
When is the best time to visit The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)