A museum unique in France Located in Morez, the capital of the French eyewear industry, the Musée de la Lunette traces the history of the metal-framed spectacle, which began in 1796 thanks to the skill of a master nail-maker. Discover how the people of the Haute-Jurassie region used their ingenuity and know-how to develop a veritable industry that is still recognised the world over for its quality and creativity.
A collection unique in the world Through one of the world's largest collections, the EssilorLuxottica - Pierre Marly collection, the museum also invites visitors to discover the global history of eyewear in a journey that begins in the 13th century and takes us through Europe, Asia and North America. Pierre Marly, a renowned optician and creator of unusual models, designed eyewear for some of the biggest stars of the second half of the 20th century, including Elton John, Michel Polnareff and Sophia Loren. Above all, the "couturier des lunettes" has assembled one of the world's largest collections of eyewear and optical instruments, from medieval bezicles to Sarah Bernhardt's face-glasses and the temple spectacles of Victoire de France (daughter of Louis XV).
Musée de la Lunette Place Jean-JaurèsMorez39400 HAUTS DE BIENNE
REOPENING OF THE MUSÉE DE LA LUNETTE (EYEWEAR MUSEUM)
This museum in Morez, capital of French eyewear, presents the world history of eyewear across continents and centuries, as well as the local history of metallic-framed glasses that all started in 1796 thanks to the skills of a master nailer. The collection by Pierre Marly, a glasses designer, is the only one of its kind in the world.
French, English
Hearing handicap, Mental handicap
Credit card, Payment cards, Cheques and postal orders, Holiday vouchers, Cash, Bank transfers, Visa
Pets not allowed
Amenities
Picnic area
Parking
Toilettes
Services
Shop
Activity
Specific theme activities
Adult workshop
Junior workshop
Conferences
Temporary exhibitions
Chains and Labels
Prices & SchedulesOpening :
From 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025 of 10:00 to 12:30 - of 13:30 to 18:30
From 01/09/2025 to 30/06/2026. Closed on : Monday, Tuesday
Exceptionally closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December
Prices :
Gratuities (Children under 6, Residents of Hauts-de-Bienne, ICOM card, Ambassador of the Musée de la lunette (+ reduced rate for accompanying persons), Disabled companion)
Special rate (Disabled, Student, Pass (JuraMusées, permanent Time pass)) : From 5€
Base rate - full rate adult (from 10 people) : From 6€
Child rate (from 10 people) : From 4€
Group rate (From 10 people) : From 5€
Rate for large families (2 adults + 2 children (€2 per additional child)) : From 18€
Special rate (In addition to the admission fee for individual and group guided tours (except for children, the disabled and students).) : From 1.5€
Special opening conditions :
Scheduled reopening depending on government decisions (Closed on December 25, January 1 and May 1.)
