The Fabergé Museum in Baden-Baden harks back to the grandeur of pre-war Europe, displaying the artful creations of one of history’s most famous jewelers. The museum, which is built from the personal collection of an enthusiast, features a huge collection of trinkets, accessories and elaborate centerpieces created by the artist. Discover the work of a man who used gemstones, gold and silver to create opulent art for high society.
Carl Fabergé was a celebrated jeweler who made exquisite artifacts for European dignitaries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Most famously, he crafted 50 Imperial Eggs for the czars of Russia. See over 700 objects made by the artist in one of the only museums in the world dedicated to his work.
Gaze at the astronomical beauty of the Imperial Constellation Easter Egg, made for Empress Alexandra in 1917. This royal blue sphere is covered in diamonds representing the stars and encircled by a gold dial plate. Note the cloud-shaped crystal rock that forms the pedestal.
Although the name of Fabergé is synonymous with jeweled eggs, the artisan crafted hundreds of other items too, many of which are on display in the museum. Find silver wine decanters in the shape of hares, golden brooches studded with diamonds and delicate, miniature buttons. Browse a collection of elegant cigarette cases, too.
Learn about Fabergé’s life and craft by perusing his notebooks and sketches. Elsewhere in the museum, browse work by other renowned jewelers including Cartier and Bolin. Through this work you can trace the story of European jewelry in the decades before World War I.
The Fabergé Museum is in central Baden-Baden, just a couple of minutes’ walk away from Caracalla Spa. Metered parking is available in a lot further along the street. The museum is open daily, with closures during the Christmas period. Adults pay a fee to enter. Bring children, aged below 12, for free.
