MusVerre

About the museum

Sars-Poteries is a village in the Avesnois region that lived to the rhythm of its glassworks for more than a century. The Nord department opened the MusVerre there on October 1, 2016, in a building clad in blue stone next to the glass workshop.

The museum continues the village’s industrial history. Its collection brings together popular craft pieces called “bousillés”, which Sars-Poteries glassworkers made between 1801 and 1937 from glass offcuts, along with works by contemporary artists from around the world.

The permanent route is complemented by temporary exhibitions, glassblowing and lampworking demonstrations, workshops and a sculpture garden. The museum is a cultural facility of the Nord department and holds the “Musée de France” label.

Highlights

• The “bousillés”, popular glass objects made by Sars-Poteries glassworkers between 1801 and 1937
• Glass works by contemporary artists from around the world
• Glassblowing and lampworking demonstrations included in the ticket
• Sculpture garden with picnic tables
• “Bulle famille” space with games and books for children

Permanent exhibition

• Collection permanente : les « bousillés » – Popular glass objects made by Sars-Poteries glassworkers between 1801 and 1937, presented alongside works by contemporary artists.

Founded

2016

Operated by

Département du Nord

Director

Laetitia Messager

Visitors per year

approx. 47,003

Admission & discounts

Free admission: The first Sunday of each month

The admission covers the temporary exhibitions and the glassblowing and lampworking demonstrations. Payment by card, Pass Culture, cash or check, on presentation of an ID.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

The museum states that it is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. The reception offers an induction loop, a tactile model with Braille, a visit booklet in easy-to-read French, and seat canes; wheelchairs can be provided.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

The “bulle famille” is a free space with games, books and floor cushions. Activities are offered for ages 3 to 5 (story coat, 1 h 30 min) and 6 to 12 (art activities, 2 hours). A children’s birthday party costs €80 for up to 15 children. Lightweight strollers are admitted.

Getting there & parking

The museum is labeled “Accueil Vélo”: e-bike charging points, a repair kit and secure bike parking.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Free public Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. The shop sells glass objects and creations by craftspeople and artists. Picnicking is possible in the sculpture garden, where tables and benches are set up.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 100 guests.

Two rooms can be rented for seminars and meetings: the Espace Louis Mériaux (121 m², up to 100 people standing) and the coworking room (75 m², up to 50 people standing). A guided tour, a demonstration or a workshop can be added.

Plan your visit