Musée Grétry
Birthplace of the composer André-Modeste Grétry in Liège, with portraits, musical instruments, scores and letters of the musician.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the birthplace of the composer André-Modeste Grétry (1741-1813), in the Outremeuse district of Liège. It is a small building in the Liège Louis XV style, extended by an annexe in the same style. The house belonged to the Dubois-Desoer family until 1859, when they gave it to the City of Liège. It has been restored to recover its former appearance and houses the Grétry collection assembled by Jean-Théodore Radoux, director of the Royal Conservatoire of Liège.
The museum was solemnly inaugurated on 13 July 1913, in the presence of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth. The rooms have kept their original purpose and evoke the great moments of the musician’s life. More than a hundred likenesses show Grétry at every age: paintings, drawings, busts, statuettes, medallions and miniatures. Period instruments, including a fortepiano, violins and a serpent, complete the route, and the second floor houses a library of scores, books and autograph letters.
Closed from 2011 to March 2013 for major renovations, the museum has reopened. It notably holds the painting “L’Apothéose de Grétry” by Joseph Dreppe, on deposit from the King Baudouin Foundation.
Highlights
- Birthplace of the composer in the Outremeuse district
- More than a hundred portraits of Grétry: paintings, drawings, busts, miniatures
- Period musical instruments, including a fortepiano
- Library of scores, books and autograph letters
- Painting “L’Apothéose de Grétry” by Joseph Dreppe
Permanent exhibition
- La maison natale de Grétry – Visit of the rooms of the house with portraits, musical instruments, scores and letters of the composer.
- Founded
- 1913
- Operated by
- Musées de la Ville de Liège
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.25 |
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| Reduced | €1.25Seniors, groups, job seekers and holders of the Article 27 ticket |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 25 · Free admission for under-26s. |
| Seniors | €1.25 |
| Groups | €1.25 per person |
| Families | €5Family ticket. |
| 5-visit pass | €8.75 |
| Combined ticket Grand Curtius + Musée Grétry | €10Seniors, groups, students and job seekers: €6; Article 27: €1.25; family: €21. |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month: free admission for everyone.
Free admission also for accompanied school groups whose school is located in the City of Liège, and for students of the Music Academies.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, exhibitions and events are offered throughout the year; tickets can be bought online via the ticket office of the Musées de la Ville de Liège. |
