Romont Castle
Romont, FR
All facets of the art of glassmaking, from Antiquity to the present day, are represented at the Vitromusée Romont, making it unique in Switzerland. A rich programme of exhibitions, workshops and activities for young and old awaits you.
A castle dedicated entirely to the art of glass
Entirely dedicated to the art of glass, the Vitromusée Romont preserves and presents important collections combining stained glass, reverse painting on glass, glass objects and graphic works, as well as tools and materials associated with glass processing. With over 14'000 works, all facets of glass art, from Antiquity to the present day, are represented, making Château de Romont unique in Switzerland.
Living culture
The Vitromusée Romont is committed to a living culture, developing innovative cultural mediation programs at the interface between the transmission of knowledge, creative experience and sharing, and is thus committed to preserving and transmitting the history of an exceptionally rich heritage to a diverse public.
The Vitromusée Romont was inaugurated in 1981 in the Savoyard wing of Romont Castle. The castle, dating back to the Middle Ages, is a perfect setting for the Swiss Museum of Stained Glass and Glass Art. The footbridge, built in 2006, links the museum's historic core with the Fribourg wing dedicated to glass painting.
The Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday:
November – March : 11:00 – 17:00
April – October : 10:00 – 17:00
Open on 1st January from 14:00
Open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday
Closed on the 25th December
Individual visitors
| Adults | CHF 15 |
| Student - military/civilian service - AVS - AI | CHF 12 |
| Children under 16, accompanied by an adult | free of charge |
GroupS
| From 10 people | CHF 12 / person |
| Classes, children's groups | CHF 3 / person |
Free admission
| Tuesdays in January |
| Friends of the Vitromusée Romont |
| Raiffeisen members |
| ICOM/AMS and Passeport Musées Suisses members |
Prices may be higher during special temporary exhibitions and certain events.
The Vitroboutique offers a wide selection of handmade glass objects, jewellery, books and more. Free entry during museum opening hours.
Guided tours
Every first Sunday of the month, a public guided tour takes place at 14:00 without prior registration (the tour is included in the museum admission ticket).
Throughout the year, various guided tours can be booked for groups: www.vitromusee.ch/en/guided-tours/
Activities for children
In the children's area, young visitors can familiarize themselves with glass by creating their own artwork. The activities on offer are aimed at children working alone under the supervision of an adult, and classes or groups of children, who will be guided by one or two cultural mediators.
Upon reservation, children can also celebrate their birthday at the museum (creative activity with a cultural mediator, followed by a snack).
The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The Vitromusée Romont is committed to inclusive culture and offers a special programme for the visually impaired. The “Tactile Experience” will introduce you to the fascinating world of glass art in a unique way over the course of 60 minutes. Guided by Swiss glass artist Magali Kocher, this experience will take you into a rich artistic universe full of surprises. The sense of touch will enable you to grasp different types of glass and working techniques, while the copy of a work from the permanent collection of the Vitromusée Romont, created by the Blindenschule Zollikofen, will help us explore the secrets of stained glass art from the early 20th-century.
Information and booking on request at info@vitromusee.ch.
Dogs are not allowed inside the museum.
During opening hours, Vitrocafé offers coffees, teas, cold drinks and pastries.
Nearby:
Restaurant Au Suisse
Pizzeria Pinocchio
Restaurant La Couronne
Hôtel Saint-Georges
For hire
Seminars, conferences and parties:
The museum welcomes your meetings, concerts, drinks receptions or coffee breaks in the magnificent setting of the castle’s historic rooms.
Two spaces are at your disposal: Salle St-Luc and the Orangerie.
Rates and booking forms are available on our website Venue hire.
Use of the castle courtyard is also subject to reservation.
Weddings:
The Salle St-Luc is the official wedding hall of the Glâne Civil Registry Office. It can accommodate 40 guests.
Every Friday afternoon and the second Saturday of each month, subject to other requirements, the Castle welcomes engaged couples, their families and friends for a special occasion.
For information and reservations, contact the Glâne Registry Office Service de l’état civil et des naturalisations de la Glâne.
Vitroateliers
Throughout the year, the Vitromusée Romont offers a variety of workshops on the theme of glass (stained glass, Tiffany glass lanterns, glass painting, glass blowing...). Children's workshops are also offered several times a year. Reservations here: www.vitromusee.ch/en/workshop/
Augmented reality app
The “Artifact Vitromusée” app brings to life the stories behind each work of art using augmented reality. Interactively and playfully, the app complements the rich glass art collections on display at the Vitromusée Romont with multimedia information such as images, sound, video, animation and special effects. The app is available from iOS and Android App Stores.
Vitromatinée
Listen to enchanting musical works during your visit to the Vitromusée Romont. In collaboration with young talents from the Conservatoire de Fribourg (COF), we invite you to discover the arts of glass in a musical atmosphere that will delight your senses.
Information and prices here: www.vitromusee.ch/en/vitroactivites
Arrival
Château de Romont
Au Château
1680 Romont
Museum entrance: in the castle courtyard on the right.
By Train
Access by public transport: SBB train 30 minutes from Lausanne or Berne:
Romont FR stop, train station (15-minute walk from the museum)
Romont FR stop, then Poste bus stop (bus stop, 5-minute walk from the museum)
By car
Parking: available nearby. Two spaces reserved for buses
Arrival with Google Maps