Vitromusée Romont, Art museum in Romont Castle, Switzerland
Description
The Vitromusée Romont is an art museum housed within the medieval castle walls of Romont that focuses on glass and its many forms. Its collections range from painted glass panels and stained glass to decorative objects spanning multiple centuries.
History
The museum opened in 1981 as an institution dedicated to preserving and studying glass art in all its forms. Over the decades, it has grown into a nationally recognized center for glass research and conservation.
Culture
The collections show how glass art has been understood and created differently across regions and centuries. Visitors can observe these varied approaches by walking through rooms that feature works from multiple traditions and time periods.
Practical
The museum welcomes visitors throughout the week with opportunities to observe glass-making processes and join hands-on activities. It is helpful to check ahead about workshop availability and special programs, as offerings can vary by season.
Did you know?
The institution maintains a virtual gallery in collaboration with the Centro Studi del Vetro in Venice that documents historic photographs from the Seguso Vetri d'Arte workshop. This international partnership bridges Swiss and Italian glass-making traditions in an unexpected way.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Romont).
Switzerland offers much more than its famous destinations. This collection features places where nature and history are discovered at a gentle pace, far from crowds. You will find mountain refuges perched on rocks like Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli, wild valleys where ibex and chamois live, like...
Lucens Castle
6.5 km
Abbaye de la Fille-Dieu Romont
939 m
Lucens Sherlock Holmes Museum
6.4 km
Romont Castle
41 m
Diesbach-Torny Castle
1.8 km
Curtilles Castle
5.4 km
Temple de Curtilles
5.5 km
Château de Villarzel
6.3 km
Saint-Bernard-de-Menthon chapel
2.9 km
Saint-Maurice parish church
4.2 km
Saint-Maurice parish church
4.1 km
Kirche Notre-Dame reformed church
5.5 km
Wallpaper Museum
1.8 km
Reformed church Saint-Georges
6.4 km
The Fribourg Tower
292 m
Notre-Dame-de-l'Epine former parish church
2.7 km
Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens parish church
1.8 km
Notre-Dame
79 m
Saints-Pierre-et-Paul parish church
4 km
Immeuble de rapport de Charles Bosson
181 m
Saint-Maurice parish church
1.5 km
Saints-Pierre-et-Paul parish church
6.2 km
Town walls in Romont
68 m
Farmhouse of the Clerc farm
4.3 km
Maison du banneret Antoine de Malliard, puis Auberge du Cerf
182 m
House (after 1854)
199 m
Ancien couvent des Capucins
236 m
Maison de Claude de Challand puis Café Suisse
113 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes