The famous Lalique crystal factory is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace. The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. This museum, opened in 2011, is spacious and modern. It's a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting!
The Lalique Museum exhibition is presented by theme, tracing the evolution of the brand. René Lalique began with goldsmithing before dedicating himself entirely to glasswork. His son Marc then decided to abandon glass in favor of crystal. One will be able to admire for example a series of jewels, bottles of perfume, glass dishes, modern creations in crystal… The collection is fascinating. I was particularly impressed by the diversity of the exhibits: what creativity!
I appreciated the video-guide offered by the Lalique Museum. It is interesting and allows you to easily choose the level of detail you want on a given topic: general synthesis of the subject, technical explanation or commentary on a work. The film shown in the auditorium at the end of the exhibition is also not to be missed as it shows the making of the crystal objects in the Lalique factory (which cannot be visited). Given the work required for each piece, from design to realization, we understand the high prices of the brand. This is a superb exercise in finesse!
To continue your discovery of crystal work, I also encourage you to visit the Saint-Louis crystal glassworks, where you can watch the craftsmen working the crystal. You can also visit Cristal Lehrer.
I liked
- Very pleasant museum (space and museography)
- Impressive and varied collection
- Visio-guide interesting
- Alsace Pass partner website
I liked less
- Small roads to get there: it’s a museum that must be earned! 😉
Practical information
Rates
Here you can find the rates for the Lalique Museum. For Pass Alsace holders, the entrance is free!
Schedules
Here you can find the opening hours of the Lalique Museum.
Access
By car
The address is: rue du Hochberg 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder. The Lalique Museum is located in:
- 60 km from Strasbourg (about 1 hour)
- 130 km from Colmar (about 1h45)
- 170 km from Mulhouse (about 2h10)
By public transport
It is possible to take a train to Wingen-sur-Moder and then to reach the museum on foot or by cab (2 km).
You can watch your route on Fluo. For the cab, remember to book it in advance.
Hungry?
If you are hungry, the Lalique Museum has a restaurant, Crista’Lion. I have not tested it.