Musée de la Glyptographie
Colmar · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est
The Museum of Glyptography, located in Colmar in Haut-Rhin, is dedicated to the history of stone cutting and monuments. It presents the journey of stonemasons, craftsmen who mastered stereotomy, who transformed blocks extracted from quarries into refined architectural elements. The museum documents the skilled work necessary for the construction of stone buildings, particularly cathedrals, which required prolonged apprenticeship and the collaboration of several trades. It bears witness to the knowledge and technical heritage of stone workers, whose expertise enabled the creation of heritage monuments.
Practical information
Address
12 Rue André Kiener
Phone number
+33 6 08 74 37 81Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Colmar Saint-Joseph, 4.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Nearest station
Colmar Saint-Joseph, 4.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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