Vitromusée Romont

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Romont

Location: Canton of Fribourg

Official opening: 1981

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: list of cultural properties in Romont FR

Address: Rue du Château 108, 1680 Romont

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Monday off

Website: https://vitromusee.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.69490,6.91894

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49