Trésor de Liège

About the museum

The Trésor de Liège is housed in the cloister of the cathedral. It holds the most precious pieces of the former cathedral of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Lambert, destroyed after the French Revolution, as well as works from collegiate churches and churches of the diocese. One room bears the name of Léon Dewez, former director of the diocesan museum.

The technical and financial management of the Treasury is provided by the association Trésor Saint-Lambert, created in September 1992 under the presidency of the Bishop of Liège and the dean of the cathedral chapter. It supports the conservation and restoration of works belonging to the cathedral and finances acquisitions.

The route extends over three levels and about ten themed rooms, connected by a lift, with about 200 works. It presents Mosan art and Liège goldsmiths' work, reliquaries such as that of Charles the Bold, an important collection of ancient textiles from the 7th to the 15th century, liturgical vestments, paintings by Bertholet Flémal and engravings from the former abbey of Val-Dieu. Audiovisual presentations evoke the vanished cathedral, the palace of the prince-bishops and the former collegiate churches of Liège.

Highlights

• Ivory of the Three Resurrections, masterpiece of Mosan art
• Reliquary bust of Saint Lambert, c. 1512
• Reliquary of Charles the Bold, c. 1467
• Virgin of the Advocates, large silver statue
• Collection of ancient textiles from the 7th to the 15th century
• Possible visit to the cathedral's roof framework and carillon

Permanent exhibitions

• Le Trésor : 200 œuvres sur trois niveaux – Goldsmiths' work, ivories, reliquaries, textiles and liturgical vestments from the former Saint-Lambert cathedral, spread over about ten themed rooms.
• Pôle muséal Bertholet Flémal – Selection of paintings by the leading painter of 17th-century Liège painting, presented in the Écolâtre room.

Founded

1992

Operated by

Association Trésor Saint-Lambert

Admission & discounts

Free admission: First Sunday of the month: free admission.

Free visit. The carillon players also organise carillon visits on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 15:00.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

Eleven rooms across three levels, served by a lift; access for people with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Animations for schools: ‘À la découverte du Trésor’ (6–12 years), ‘Chasse au Trésor’ (6–10 years) and ‘À la rencontre de saint Lambert’ (12–18 years). Birthday parties for children aged 6 to 12 on Saturdays from 14:00 to 16:30, with a costumed visit and a treasure hunt: flat fee of €120.

Getting there & parking

The Treasury is in the cloister of the cathedral, rue Bonne-Fortune.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop with publications on the Treasury and the city of Liège.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 80 guests.

Evening guided visits outside opening hours for companies, clubs and associations; the Écolâtre multipurpose room for lectures and concerts (70 to 80 seats, with screen, sound system and lighting).

Plan your visit