Glass factory from Meisenthal, Glass museum and factory in Meisenthal, France.
The Meisenthal glass factory features a museum, exhibition spaces, and active glassblowing workshops where artisans demonstrate traditional manufacturing techniques.
The glass factory, established in 1711, operated until 1969 and transformed into a cultural institution in 1981 with the opening of its museum.
The International Glass Centre preserves regional glass-making heritage through exhibitions of works by masters like Emile Gallé and René Lalique.
The museum welcomes visitors from May to October, Tuesday through Sunday between 13:30 and 18:00, with special winter hours during Christmas season.
The facility maintains the tradition of crafting Christmas baubles, which originated in 1858 when local glassblowers created glass alternatives during an apple shortage.
Location: Meisenthal
Official opening: 1981
Address: 3 place Robert-Schuman 57960
Opening Hours: May 01-October 23 Tuesday-Sunday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33387969151
Email: contact@site-verrier-meisenthal.fr
Website: https://site-verrier-meisenthal.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.96530,7.35310
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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