Musée d’art Sacré

The museum is open only by reservation outside school holidays.

Next to the church of Saint-Nicolas, the Sacred Art Museum presents around fifty objects, ranging from the 18th to the 19th century, retracing the history of the village!

This unique collection (sculptures, paintings, goldwork objects, liturgical vestments) comes, in large part, from the generosity and faith of the Saint-Nicolatans, expatriates in the German-speaking countries. Between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the difficulties of life in the mountains pushed certain inhabitants to leave for the “Germanies” or Italy, to earn their living as peddlers or artisans. Some of them are doing well and establishing themselves as Bourgeois-Merchants in large European cities. They then make significant donations to their parish of origin, thus contributing to the richness of the decorations of churches and chapels.
of the territory !

The exhibition “Picturesque Haute-Savoie: Auguste and Ernest Pittier, postcard publishers” is visible on the upper floor of the museum until May 5, 2024.

For families, 7 mistakes games and game booklets are available at reception to discover the collections in a fun way!
During the holidays, guided tours of the church and the museum of sacred art generally take place on Fridays at 15 p.m., and guided tours of the museum are possible throughout the year on request.

Further information :
Opening
Short holidays: Thursday to Saturday from 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
In July and August: Thursday to Sunday from 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Outside holidays: on reservation

Tips and Suggestions :
Guided tour of the church and museum on Friday afternoons at 15 p.m. during school holidays (subject to change) and on request throughout the year.

Plastic and creative workshops, linked to the collections, are offered during school holidays.

Sustainable tourism :
A museum completely renovated after 2008, which presents all the religious tradition of the valley in connection with the history of its inhabitants and in particular of its peddlers.

We speak English

Themes:

• Arts and culture
• Sacred art

Location details

In the winter and summer season, it is possible to get to the Museum by taking the Facilibus shuttles from the Saint-Gervais gondola. (100% ecological shuttles)