Vitromusée Romont, Art museum in Romont Castle, Switzerland
The Vitromusée Romont displays stained glass, reverse glass paintings, and glass objects within the medieval walls of Romont Castle in Canton Fribourg.
Founded in 1981, the museum has developed into a national center for research and preservation of glass art, becoming a Class A cultural property of Switzerland.
The museum maintains collections spanning from medieval stained glass to contemporary works, demonstrating the evolution of glass art through different periods.
Visitors can attend glass-making demonstrations, participate in workshops, and explore the museum Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The museum collaborates with the Centro Studi del Vetro de Venise to maintain a virtual gallery documenting historic photographs from the Seguso Vetri d'Arte workshop.
Location: Romont
Location: Canton of Fribourg
Official opening: 1981
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Part of: list of cultural properties in Romont FR
Address: Rue du Château 108, 1680 Romont 1680 1680
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00; Lundi off
Website: https://vitromusee.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.69490,6.91894
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:38
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