Lalique Museum
Museum in Doesburg for jewellery and glass art by René Lalique and his contemporaries, since 2026 with the restored Commanderij of 1286.
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About the museum
The Lalique Museum in Doesburg is dedicated to the French jeweller and glass artist René Lalique (1860–1945). Worldwide there are only three museums devoted specifically to his work: in Hakone (Japan), in Wingen-sur-Moder (France) and here in the Hanseatic city on the IJssel. The museum was founded in 2011 and is run by the foundation Société Musée Lalique Pays Bas, which receives no operating subsidy and therefore also depends on income from the café, shop and donations.
On display are jewels and jewellery, perfume bottles, vases, bowls, car mascots, sculptures and glassware. The collection grew out of several private collections that were donated or lent to the foundation; there is a cooperation with the Lalique Gallery through which objects come to the museum as long-term loans. In addition, the museum shows temporary exhibitions with works by contemporaries from roughly 1850 to 1950.
After years of restoration and conversion, the Commanderij has been part of the museum since 2026, a knights' building of the Teutonic Order dating from 1286, which is connected to a new entrance building, auditorium, café and garden. The ground floor of the Commanderij had already been in use since July 2023; the official opening of the renewed museum took place on 4 July 2026, and it opened to the public on 5 July.
Highlights
- Jewels, perfume bottles and glass art by René Lalique
- Commanderij of 1286 with knights' hall and Lalique timeline
- One of only three Lalique museums worldwide
- Museum café with terrace and flowering garden
- Handmade Lalique fountain in the garden
Permanent exhibition
- Vaste collectie René Lalique – A cross-section of Lalique's work: jewels, perfume bottles and burners, bowls, vases, car mascots, inkwells, sculptures, clocks, lamps and mirrors.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Stichting Société Musée Lalique Pays Bas
- Director
- Simon de Bruin
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €21 |
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| Reduced | €8.50CJP card holders |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 free; under 12 only when accompanied. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Group and art arrangements on request by email; admission is paid separately. |
| Admission with Museumkaart (incl. exhibition surcharge) | €3.50Show the card together with the ticket. |
| Admission with VIP-KAART VriendenLoterij | freeOne person per card; no surcharge. |
| Art arrangement (lecture, tour, piano recital; approx. 90 min.) | €12.50Per person for 10 or more people (smaller groups €125 flat rate), excluding admission. |
The price of €21 includes the exhibition surcharge of €3.50 currently being charged (base price €17.50; the surcharge applies depending on the exhibition). Free admission also with an ICOM card and for employees of the Ministry of Culture. The ticket is valid only on the chosen day; online purchase recommended.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
The new Commanderij (two floors with a lift), the entrance building, the café and the garden are wheelchair accessible; wheelchair entrance on Kerkstraat. The historic main building at Gasthuisstraat 1 is not accessible for wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters; with a walker only the ground floor. Guide dogs are permitted on presentation of proof of training at the ticket desk.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Stroller-friendly: not available
Pushchairs may not be taken inside; children under 12 do not pay admission but must be accompanied.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Meipoort
Always travel to the bus stop Meipoort; from there take Meipoortstraat towards the centre, turn right into Kerkstraat at the end, and in the second street turn right into Gasthuisstraat.
By car
Free parking · 5-min walk to the entrance
Free car parks De Bleek and Turfhaven (5 minutes' walk each); elsewhere in the town centre only paid or residents' parking. Coaches stop at Turfhaven for drop-off and pick-up or park at Parallelweg Den Helder 2. With a disabled parking permit, up to 3 hours of free parking is possible in paid spaces; accessible toilet at the De Bleek car park.
In summer (end of April to end of September), Kerkstraat, Meipoortstraat and Ooipoortstraat are closed to car and bicycle traffic daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
Museum café with lunch, three-course menu and a terrace in the garden; museum shop; free lockers.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Hire and exclusive evening or visit slots on request; group arrangements with lunch for 10 or more people.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photos, videos and filming are permitted for private use; flash, lamps and tripods only with written permission, commercial use only with permission. |
| Good to know | Backpacks, umbrellas, pushchairs and tripods are not allowed in the museum (cloakroom and lockers free of charge). Children under 12 may enter only when accompanied. Drawing and painting only with permission. |
