The European Heritage Days aim to showcase the extraordinary richness of our heritage to as many people as possible through unique events, unusual tours, and special open houses. For its 43rd edition, the Saint-Louis Museum is highlighting the annual theme of “photographic heritage” by presenting a selection of photographs from the Cristallerie Saint-Louis heritage archives. Taken on glass plates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these photographs offer a unique glimpse into the history of the factory, its craftsmanship, and its architecture
as well as the daily lives of the men and women who worked there.
On the program:
• A photography exhibition featuring images from the Cristallerie Saint-Louis heritage archives
• A guided tour of the museum at 11 a.m. (reservations recommended) to (re)discover 2,000 pieces from the heritage and contemporary collections through a historical journey exploring the company’s craftsmanship. The tours will be led by a team of volunteers offering a unique perspective
• Focus tours from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring 15-minute sessions with a docent to compare these archival photographs with the 2,000 pieces in the museum’s collections and the history of the site. A quick exploration to journey between the past and present around three themes: the photography exhibition, the gold-leaf decor, and the final selection
• Free admission to the museum and the tours
• The museum will be open continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A day to explore the heritage of France’s oldest crystal factory through its collections and photographic archives, presented to the public for the first time.
Also not to be missed: the temporary exhibition, *Toute la beauté du monde* by Léa Barbazanges. The Strasbourg-based artist presents a selection of works that explore the interplay between emptiness and fullness, the visible and the imperceptible. Crafted from plant, mineral, and animal materials, these works invite viewers to slow down their gaze and pay attention to what usually escapes perception. Presented by the Hermès Corporate Foundation, the exhibition runs through September 27, 2026, on the top floor of the museum in the exhibition space.
as well as the daily lives of the men and women who worked there.
On the program:
• A photography exhibition featuring images from the Cristallerie Saint-Louis heritage archives
• A guided tour of the museum at 11 a.m. (reservations recommended) to (re)discover 2,000 pieces from the heritage and contemporary collections through a historical journey exploring the company’s craftsmanship. The tours will be led by a team of volunteers offering a unique perspective
• Focus tours from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring 15-minute sessions with a docent to compare these archival photographs with the 2,000 pieces in the museum’s collections and the history of the site. A quick exploration to journey between the past and present around three themes: the photography exhibition, the gold-leaf decor, and the final selection
• Free admission to the museum and the tours
• The museum will be open continuously from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A day to explore the heritage of France’s oldest crystal factory through its collections and photographic archives, presented to the public for the first time.
Also not to be missed: the temporary exhibition, *Toute la beauté du monde* by Léa Barbazanges. The Strasbourg-based artist presents a selection of works that explore the interplay between emptiness and fullness, the visible and the imperceptible. Crafted from plant, mineral, and animal materials, these works invite viewers to slow down their gaze and pay attention to what usually escapes perception. Presented by the Hermès Corporate Foundation, the exhibition runs through September 27, 2026, on the top floor of the museum in the exhibition space.
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