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Vitromusée Romont

Vitromusée Romont
The Vitromusée Romont, located in the castle of Romont in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, is the Swiss museum dedicated to stained glass and the glass arts. Its collections bring together stained-glass windows, reverse glass paintings, glass objects, graphic works, and tools and materials linked to the glass arts. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers workshops, demonstrations and guided tours.

Families and Kids

The Vitromusée Romont offers children creative activities, a playful trail and a children's space where young visitors can create their own glass work. The Vitroateliers programme includes workshops for children, and birthday parties with a creative activity can be organised.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Interactive exhibits, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday; from March to September 11:00–17:00 and from October to February 11:00–16:00. Closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00 (March to September)
11:00-16:00 (October to February)
Wednesday
11:00-17:00 (March to September)
11:00-16:00 (October to February)
Thursday
11:00-17:00 (March to September)
11:00-16:00 (October to February)
Friday
11:00-17:00 (March to September)
11:00-16:00 (October to February)
Saturday
11:00-17:00 (March to September)
11:00-16:00 (October to February)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (March to September)
11:00-16:00 (October to February)

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Students, military, AVS, AI
0 CHF
Children up to 16 years, if accompanied by an adult
12 CHF
From 10 people per person
3 CHF
Classes, children's groups per person

Contact

Webpage
vitromusee.ch
Email
info@vitromusee.ch
Address
Rue du Château 108b, 1680 Romont

Access

Nearby stops

  • Romont FR, école primaire250 meters walking distance
  • Romont FR800 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
33m
Bern
41m
Thun
1h 11m
Olten
1h 16m
Martigny
1h 19m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The museum entrance is located in the castle courtyard.
  • Are dogs allowed inside the museum?
    No, dogs are not allowed inside the museum.
  • Can I take photographs inside the museum?
    Photographs without flash and film recordings for purely private purposes are generally allowed. Objects marked with a photography ban cannot be photographed, and bulky aids such as tripods, selfie sticks or telephoto lenses are not permitted.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes, the Vitrocafé is located in the Orangerie of the Vitromusée Romont and offers drinks, snacks and ice cream. It is open from 14 March to 4 October, Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00, with free admission.
  • Are there activities for children and families?
    Yes, the museum offers creative activities, a playful trail, a pedagogical dossier and a children's space where young visitors can create their own work. The Vitroateliers programme also includes workshops for children, and birthday parties can be organised.