The Lalique Museum traces the history of the factory and allows visitors to discover the world and creations of René Lalique and his successors. It's a beautiful place that I really enjoyed visiting!
My summary
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! 😉
Why Wingen-sur-Moder?
The museum is located in Wingen-sur-Moder, in northern Alsace, in the village where René Lalique established his glassworks in 1921, and where the Lalique crystal factory still stands (but cannot be visited). The museum opened in 2011.
Architecture of the museum
The museum building was designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, combining old buildings from the Hochberg glassmaking site with more contemporary structures. The result is a spacious, modern museum that is particularly pleasant to visit.
Museum collections
The Musée Lalique collection features over 650 exceptional pieces. It is presented chronologically and by theme, tracing the brand’s evolution from the work of René Lalique. He began with goldsmithing before devoting himself entirely to glassmaking. His son Marc then decided to abandon glass in favor of crystal.
You’ll be able to admire Art Nouveau jewelry, perfume bottles, Art Deco glass creations, tableware, chandeliers, crystal vases… The collection is fascinating. I was particularly impressed by the diversity of the objects on display: what creativity!
I appreciated the video-guide offered by the Musée Lalique (extra charge). It’s an interesting tool that makes it easy to choose the level of detail you want on a given theme: general summary of the subject, technical explanation or commentary on a work of art.
The film shown in the auditorium at the end of the exhibition is also not to be missed, as it shows the manufacture of 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!
Continuing to discover 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.
Temporary exhibitions
In addition to the permanent collection, the museum regularly organizes temporary exhibitions highlighting different aspects of Lalique’s work or related themes.
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’re hungry, the Musée Lalique has its own restaurant, the Bistrot du Musée. I have not tested it.