Musée de la faïence de Sarreguemines
Museum of the Sarreguemines faience factory in the former apartments of Paul de Geiger, with a winter garden decorated with faience tiles.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1923 under the name “Musée régional”, to gather objects relating to the history and traditions of Sarreguemines. Its collections were dispersed during the Second World War. After reopening in 1972, it focused on ceramic arts, with production from the factory and contemporary creation.
It occupies the former apartments of Paul de Geiger, director of the Sarreguemines faience factories from 1871 to 1913. The highlight of the visit is the winter garden (Jardin d’hiver), fitted out between 1880 and 1882: its walls are entirely covered with faience tiles, with a monumental fountain, views of the town and medallions of Paul Utzschneider and Alexandre de Geiger.
The rooms, recently renovated, display faience, stoneware and porcelain produced between the 19th and 20th centuries. They also trace the history of the factory, founded in 1790 and closed in 2007, and the everyday life of its workers. Outside the museum stands a faience kiln 11 metres high.
Highlights
- Winter garden from 1880–1882, listed as a monument historique, covered with faience tiles
- Monumental faience fountain and panels with views of Sarreguemines
- Faience, stoneware and porcelain from the factory, 19th to 20th century
- Area on the everyday life of the faience factory workers
- 11-metre-high faience kiln in the outdoor courtyard
Permanent exhibitions
- Collections permanentes : la production de la faïencerie de Sarreguemines – Faience, stoneware and porcelain from the factory in the 19th and 20th centuries, presented in six rooms, with the history of the company and its workers.
- Le Jardin d'hiver – Room fitted out between 1880 and 1882, entirely decorated with faience tiles designed by the factory's artists, with a monumental fountain.
- Founded
- 1923
- Operated by
- Ville de Sarreguemines
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7.50 |
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| Reduced | €5Groups of 10 or more, job seekers, people with disabilities (with proof) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5With proof. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission up to age 26, on presentation of supporting documents. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per person |
| Annual pass (unlimited access to both museums for one year from the date of purchase) | €20 |
Free admission: First Sunday of each month (free admission for everyone); according to the tourist office, admission is also free during the Christmas market.
The ticket is a combined ticket: it gives access to the Musée de la Faïence and to the Moulin de la Blies (Musée des Techniques Faïencières and Jardin des Faïenciers).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the Sarreguemines tourist office listing, the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Only assistance dogs are admitted to the museums.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers family workshops and several family events all year round (children's festival, shows). A play area on the ground floor presents ceramics.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gare de Sarreguemines · 5-min walk
The museum is a 5-minute walk from the station and the town centre.
By car
Parking available
Nearby car parks: Hôtel de Ville car park, Grande Armée car park and Gare car park.
The Moulin de la Blies, the museums' second site, is at 125 avenue de la Blies and can be reached from the station by bus.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Each museum site has its shop. The tea room is in the Moulin de la Blies and is reserved for visitors with a ticket.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, at no extra charge beyond the admission ticket, are offered during major events (Museum Night, European Heritage Days) and during the summer. Groups of 10 or more can request a guided tour from the tourist office. A visitor guide can be downloaded from the website. |
