GlazenHuis
Centre for contemporary glass art in Lommel with a glass tower, a visible glass studio and its own collection.
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About the museum
GlazenHuis opened in May 2007 on the initiative of the city of Lommel and Toerisme Lommel, with support from Toerisme Vlaanderen. The link with glass is obvious: in 1845 quartz sand was discovered in Lommel, the raw material on which the glass industry in the region was built.
The building stands in the centre of Lommel and connects the historic Huis Aerts, the reception of Toerisme Lommel and the cultural centre De Adelberg. It was designed by architect Philippe Samyn and partners: a glass box in white and grey, with a glass cone about 30 metres high. Inside it are three exhibition spaces and a spiral staircase. From the galleries you look into the glass studio, where glass artists, designers and students work almost daily.
GlazenHuis presents itself as the Flemish centre for contemporary glass art. It organises two exhibitions a year, often with international artists, and offers workshops and residencies. Together with the city, it has been building its own collection since 1998, which comprised more than 800 works in 2020. The house is closed for renovations until autumn 2027.
Highlights
- Glass tower of about 30 metres with a spiral staircase
- View of the glass studio from the exhibition rooms
- Own collection of more than 800 glass artworks
- Two exhibitions a year with national and international artists
- Workshops in glassmaking and residencies for artists
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Toerisme Lommel vzw
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Young people under 26, people aged 65 and over, holders of the Limburgpas or a Bokrijk subscription, and groups of 12 or more people |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Children under 6 are free; from 6 to 26 years you pay €3. |
| Seniors | €3From 65 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Carers of people with a disability enter for free. |
| Students & apprentices | €3Under 26. |
| Groups (12+ people) | €3 per personGroup rate from 12 people. A guide costs €60 for up to 25 people. |
| Guide for groups (up to 25 people) | €60Tour of about 1.5 hours. |
Rates according to the website for the period after reopening. Free admission for children under 6, holders of the Museumpas or ICOM card, the Riebedebie Paspoort, the teacher card, carers of people with a disability, licensed guides and journalists. Tickets can be bought online or in the glass shop.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Most of the museum is accessible to wheelchair users and to visitors with a mobility scooter or other aid. The glass staircase is not accessible.
Kids & families
GlazenHuis is closed for renovations until autumn 2027.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lommel Adelberg · 5-min walk
By train you travel directly from Antwerp-Central to Lommel (line towards Neerpelt/Hamont). The station is 3 km from the centre; from there take bus 58 (stop Adelberg), a call bus (book one hour in advance) or a Blue-bike, or walk for about 30 minutes. Bus lines 180, 84 and 307 also stop in Lommel.
By car
Free parking · 2-min walk to the entrance
Free parking is available at the car park of CC De Adelberg (2 minutes on foot). Paid parking is available on the Hertog-Janplein by the Huis van de Stad (5 minutes on foot).
Use “Adelbergpark” as the destination in your satnav. Bicycle parking can be found at Toerisme Lommel, Dorp 14.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The glass shop is also the tourist information office of Lommel.
Events & venue rental
GlazenHuis is closed for renovations until autumn 2027.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | A tour lasts about 1.5 hours and covers the exhibition, glass techniques and glass artists; the glass studio is viewed from outside. For groups a guide costs €60 for up to 25 people; a maximum of two groups of 25 people can be guided at the same time. Until reopening there are no guided tours. |
