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A true temple dedicated to art that pays tribute to the history of the glass industry (19th-20th centuries) of the region.
The museum highlights the industrial glass history of Sars-Poteries in the 19th and 20th centuries. There is an impressive collection of "bousillés", everyday glass objects designed by the workers of the village glassworks. Other objects, from contemporary artists, complete this collection. Temporary exhibitions, workshops and glass courses are also offered. A visit to the museum can be completed with a hike "Le circuit du verre" to discover the finials of the village and the surrounding landscapes.
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Closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Free up to 26 years old. Adult: 6 € (8 € with a major exhibition). Group (10 people): 4 €. Holder of the C'Art, Furet du Nord card or Louvre Lens card: 4 €. Guided tour. Shop.
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The MusVerre is a museum dedicated to glass installed in a remarkable building in the heart of the Avesnois bocage in Sars-Poteries. You will discover a rich historical and contemporary collection. Through its "Bousillés" created by local glassmakers between 1801 and 1937, you will learn more about the industrial past of Sars-Poteries, a charming glass city. The museum houses a prestigious contemporary glass collection of artists from around the world, consisting of more than 800 pieces that explore all the properties and facets of the material glass. MusVerre is also an important place for international glass creation and has a workshop with state-of-the-art equipment that can host several workshops and residencies. Several temporary exhibitions and events such as concerts and open-air cinema are also organized, and the program is available on their website. After your visit, be sure to visit the museum's boutique. Jewelry, decorative objects and many other creations of artists such as Anusch Bayens, Adrian Colin and Pauline Betin are offered there.