An interesting museum near Doetinchem in the Achterhoek

Not all art lovers have heard of René Lalique, goldsmith and glass artist.
René Lalique lived between 1860 and 1945. Especially during the Art Nouveau period between 1890 and 1910 before the First World War, and during the Interwar period in the era of Art Deco, Lalique represented France well. Lalique gained international recognition because his jewelry and glass objects were highly sought after. In this sense, it is interesting to visit the museum near Doetinchem.

Lalique worked with a magnifying glass to add details that are not easily visible to the naked eye. These details can be seen on LED screens and touchscreens in the museum.
Additionally, these screens display information about the objects.
The museum near Doetinchem, just fourteen kilometers from this city, showcases a large number of objects by this da Vinci of jewelry and glass art.
Lalique’s works are not only rich in detail but also filled with symbolism.
You will be warmly welcomed by guides who will explain the works to you.
You can also enjoy a delicious lunch in our stylish salon or on our terrace.

You can always book a package at the Lalique museum. You can choose from two different packages.

You will be welcomed in the museum's concert hall with a glass of prosecco.
Afterwards, the curator's lecture will begin. Following the lecture, you will be treated to a short piano recital, after which you will be given a guided tour of the museum's collection.

You will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco, after which the curator’s lecture will begin. This may be about the permanent exhibition or the temporary exhibition.
After the lecture, during which the curator uses an LED screen, you will be treated to a piano recital. Following the recital, you will go to the museum where you will enjoy a delicious homemade lunch. This lunch is luxurious and prepared with fresh ingredients.
Usually, this lunch takes place in a beautiful period salon, photos of which can be found on the website. In winter, the fireplace is lit, creating a very cozy atmosphere for the guests.

After lunch, the curator will guide you through the museum. An explanation will be given about the collection, providing more understanding of the objects. Many guests appreciate this and therefore visit the museum near Doetinchem.

Every year, several lectures are held in the museum near Doetinchem about the artists whose works are exhibited in the museum.
From 2017 until June 2018, the works of Jan Toorop are the main focus. Starting in July 2018, there will be an exhibition about Marc Chagall in the museum.
In short, these are international exhibitions that attract great interest in the country, which is why visitors are eager to visit the museum near Doetinchem.
After their visit, people often go to the MORE museum in Gorssel, but also to the Castle in Ruurlo, where the collection of Carel Willink is exhibited. The entire castle, which is also near the Doetinchem museum, is dedicated to the artist Carel Willink.
It is an attractive collection that last year drew many visitors from The Hague and Amsterdam.

Many people enjoy lunch in the style salon. Lunch is served in a beautiful and hospitable atmosphere. In winter, the fireplace is lit, making it a very cozy spot in the museum.
René Lalique was a great admirer of the so-called “small nature,” such as the butterfly, dragonfly, and frog. Most people, during the spring and summer, choose to sit on the terrace that borders the flower garden. The planting is designed in such a way that butterflies frequently visit the garden. Many guests then take their cameras into the garden to film the butterflies. It is a very attractive spot in the museum.
People looking for a museum near Doetinchem will find a unique place here where they can fully enjoy art and nature.