Gaspar Museum

Gaspar Museum is a small art museum in Arlon, a town in the Luxembourg province of Belgium. It is named after the Gaspar family and dedicated to two brothers born in Arlon: sculptor Jean-Marie Gaspar (1861–1931) and photographer Charles Gaspar (1871–1950).

Whose art is on display here?

The core of the collection is built around the sculptures of Jean-Marie Gaspar, whose work gave the museum its original purpose. Alongside it, the museum presents the photographic output of his brother Charles Gaspar. The collection also includes regional art connected to the area around Arlon — among its most notable pieces is the 16th-century Fisenne altarpiece, originally made for the village of Fisenne.

Where is the museum located?

The building housing the museum was not built as an exhibition space — it is a former bank dating from the 19th century. At one point in its history, the property belonged to the Gaspar family, adding another layer to its connection with the artists whose work it now displays. Since 1954, the building has been owned by the city of Arlon, which turned it into a museum space open to visitors.

Is there anything beyond the permanent collection?

Yes — in addition to the permanent displays devoted to the Gaspar brothers and to regional art, the museum also hosts temporary art exhibitions. This means its program changes over time and is not limited solely to the heritage of the family it is named after.

Why is the Gaspar Museum worth visiting?

The museum brings together two threads: local architectural history — a former bank repurposed as a cultural space — and the biography of a single family that left a noticeable mark on the region's art, in both sculpture and photography. The presence of the 16th-century Fisenne altarpiece also gives it something to offer visitors interested in sacred art and regional history long before the Gaspar family's time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the museum dedicated to? The museum is dedicated to the work of brothers Jean-Marie Gaspar (a sculptor) and Charles Gaspar (a photographer), both born in Arlon.

What else can be seen besides the Gaspar family's work? A collection of regional art, including the 16th-century Fisenne altarpiece, as well as temporary art exhibitions.

Where is the museum located? In Arlon, in the Luxembourg province of Belgium, inside a former 19th-century bank building.

Since when has the building belonged to the city? The city of Arlon has owned the building since 1954.