Musée départemental du sel

About the museum

The Musée départemental du Sel in Marsal grew out of a Maison du Sel, an association opened in 1973 under the auspices of the Parc naturel régional de Lorraine. Since 2004 it has been a site of the Moselle département and carries the Musée de France label.

It occupies the Porte de France, a 17th-century fortification by Vauban that is listed as a historic monument. A redevelopment in 2019 renewed the reception area and the museography.

The trail presents salt production in the Saulnois, from the Iron Age to the 18th century, using digital tools and a documentary film. Notable pieces include the Leimersheim torc, a 14th-century reliquary, a Virgin and Child, a Merovingian brooch and a 3D copy of the Yutz vases. Several objects are on loan from institutions including the Musée d’Archéologie nationale, the Musée de la Cour d’Or, the Palais des ducs de Lorraine and the British Museum.

Highlights

• Housed in the Porte de France, a fortification by Vauban
• Salt production from the Iron Age to the 18th century
• The Leimersheim torc
• 14th-century reliquary and Merovingian brooch
• 3D copy of the Yutz vases
• Digital tools and documentary film

Permanent exhibition

• Collections permanentes – Salt production in the Saulnois from the Iron Age to the 18th century, with archaeological objects, digital displays and a documentary film.

Founded

1973

Operated by

Département de la Moselle

Visitors per year

approx. 18,204

Admission & discounts

The département’s website also presents a pass for the sites in Moselle; the conditions are listed there.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

Admission is free for visitors with reduced mobility and their companion.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers workshops and activities for young audiences, especially during the autumn holidays, some also aimed at families. Admission is free for children under 12.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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