From the time of Advent, when we prepare to welcome the Infant Jesus into our hearts and into our homes with a family crèche, come and discover the enchantment of Christmas at the Basilica! This year?s featured country: Haiti
The exhibition, unique in its scope, is one of the largest collections of nativity scenes from every continent, with over 300 nativity scenes from 71 countries on display last year!
The exhibition is completely renewed every year. It is housed in the Centre Saint Jean-Paul II, opposite the Basilica.
Exhibition from November 29 to January 18
Every day except December 25 and January 1
9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saint John Paul II Visitor Center
Guided tour every Sunday at 3pm
The exhibition, unique in its scope, is one of the largest collections of nativity scenes from every continent, with over 300 nativity scenes from 71 countries on display last year!
The exhibition is completely renewed every year. It is housed in the Centre Saint Jean-Paul II, opposite the Basilica.
Exhibition from November 29 to January 18
Every day except December 25 and January 1
9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saint John Paul II Visitor Center
Guided tour every Sunday at 3pm
Rates
Rates
Free
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Opening times
Opening times
Opening hours and services not guaranteed
From 29 November 2025 until 18 January 2026
From 29 November 2025 until 18 January 2026
Monday
09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 17:30
Saturday
09:30 - 17:30
Sunday
09:30 - 17:30
