TWO BRITISH SABERS FROM SARGANT AND SON
Discover the fascinating history of the two infantry sabres produced by Sargant and Son, supplier to the British East Indies Company (BEIC).
Discover the fascinating history of the two infantry sabres produced by Sargant and Son, supplier to the British East Indies Company (BEIC).
Due to strike action on Thursday 13 February 2025, only the exhibition "Kroll launches bottles into the sea" will be on show at the Grand Curtius. The permanent collections will not be accessible..
These two calvaries with instruments of the Passion come from the Religious Art and Mosan Art Department. Under a globe, the first displays the instruments of Christ's martyrdom above His remains lying on the shroud. In a bottle, the second shows paper effigies of the Virgin Mary and Saint John at the foot of the crucified Christ.
Closure of the Grand Curtius on January 22, 2025 from 12 p.m.
Due to the disruption caused by the strike on 13 January 2025, the Grand Curtius will be closed on this date.
The Grand Curtius will be closed on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 December 2024 and on Tuesday 31 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025. The museum team wishes you a happy festive season!
Due to strike action on Wednesday 18 December 2024, only the exhibition ‘Kroll lance des bouteilles à la mer’ (Kroll throws bottles into the sea) will be on show at the Grand Curtius. The permanent collections will not be accessible.
Due to industrial action on Thursday 7 November 2024, only the exhibition devoted to Pierre Kroll will be open.
Don't forget, the Grand Curtius will be closed on November 1, 2 and 11.
Due to trade union action on Monday 3 June 2024, the Grand Curtius will be closed on this date.