Beer Museum Festival
Beer and brewing heritage celebration in Stenay
About Beer Museum Festival
The Stenay Beer Museum in Celebration
Each year, the Stenay Beer Museum opens its doors wide for an exceptional day dedicated to brewing culture and conviviality. The Stenay Beer Museum Festival invites visitors of all ages to delve into the fascinating world of beer making, within a remarkable heritage setting.
A Unique Museum in Europe
Housed in a classified former malthouse, the Stenay Beer Museum is one of the most important in Europe dedicated to brewing. Inaugurated on April 26, 1986, at the initiative of the Stenay Archaeological Group, the museum today preserves over 55,000 objects that trace the history of beer and brewing from Antiquity to the present day.
A Rich and Varied Program
Each year, the festival offers numerous activities for all audiences:
- Guided museum tours: commented tours through the permanent collections and the temporary exhibition.
- Heritage walks: discovery of Stenay's heritage guided by local history enthusiasts.
- Demonstrations and workshops: cooperage, malt, enamel plates, workshops for children and adults.
- Beer tastings: discovery of craft and local beers at the museum's tavern.
- Open-air concerts: varied musical program (pop-rock, folk, jazz) in the museum garden.
- Readings and theatrical performances: interventions by local companies around brewing culture.
- Children's activities: games, fun stands, and family activities.
A Free and Family-Friendly Event
Admission to the museum is free during the festival, making the event accessible to everyone. The museum's garden and tavern welcome visitors in a green and relaxed setting, ideal for an outing with family or friends.
Stenay, Brewing Town of the Meuse
Stenay is a small town in the north of the Meuse, with a rich military and brewing past. The Citadel, the banks of the Meuse, and the town's architectural heritage offer a pleasant setting for visiting the museum and discovering the area.
Beer Museum Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Stenay Beer Museum Festival took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This exceptional edition marked the museum's 40th anniversary, inaugurated on April 26, 1986. The program included: guided tours, workshops, demonstrations, a concert by Thonne's, a humorous reading, and collectors' stands. Free admission.
An Anniversary Edition for the Museum's 40th Anniversary
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Stenay Beer Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary with a festive and free day, referencing its historic inauguration date of April 26, 1986. For this exceptional edition, the festival was moved forward from its traditional early June date to coincide with the museum's opening anniversary.
A Day of Activities for Everyone
From 10 AM to 6 PM, visitors could enjoy free guided tours, workshops, demonstrations, concerts, and various activities in the museum, its garden, and its tavern.
The Next Day: Opening of the Anniversary Exhibition
On Monday, April 27, 2026, at 5 PM, the museum inaugurated its temporary exhibition « The Beer Museum, 40 Years of Collections », visible until December 1, 2026. This exhibition highlights the daily work of managing collections and offers a retrospective of significant objects and events from the museum's last forty years.
Programme Beer Museum Festival 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026 — 10 AM to 6 PM
Morning
- 10:30 AM — Children's workshop-tour on enamel plates
- 10:30 AM — Guided tour « The Museum Before the Museum » with Jonathan Rémion
- 11:30 AM — Guided tour of the exhibition « 40 Years of Collections » with Noémie Robert
Afternoon
- 2 PM to 6 PM — Fun workshops on malt with Véronique Debongnie
- 2 PM to 6 PM — Discovery workshops with the Municipal Archives of Stenay (Marine Flamion)
- 2 PM to 5 PM — Concert by Thonne's in the museum garden
- 2 PM — Guided tour « The Museum Before the Museum » with Jonathan Rémion
- 3 PM — Guided tour of the temporary exhibition with Noémie Robert
- 4:30 PM — Humorous reading « Apér'histoire De la graine au verre » by Théâtre Dest
Throughout the day
- Collectors' and local associations' stands
- Philatelic exhibition
- Scavenger hunt in the museum
- Light refreshments and drinks at the museum's Tavern
Monday, April 27, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Opening of the temporary exhibition « The Beer Museum, 40 Years of Collections » (visible until December 1, 2026)
Highlights Beer Museum Festival 2026
- Anniversary edition for the museum's 40th anniversary (inaugurated on April 26, 1986)
- Date exceptionally moved forward to Sunday, April 26, 2026 (compared to early June usually)
- Concert by Thonne's from 2 PM to 5 PM in the garden
- Humorous reading « Apér'histoire De la graine au verre » by Théâtre Dest at 4:30 PM
- Guided tours, children's and adult workshops (enamel plates, malt)
- Collectors' stands, philatelic exhibition, scavenger hunt
- Completely free admission and activities
- Followed by the opening of the anniversary exhibition « 40 Years of Collections » on April 27
Prices Beer Museum Festival 2026
Practical information — Beer Museum Festival
Location
Stenay Beer Museum
17 rue du Moulin
55700 Stenay
Period
The festival traditionally takes place on a Sunday in late spring or early summer, from 10 am to 6 pm. The date varies from year to year (first Sunday of June in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Sunday, April 26, 2026, for the museum's 40th anniversary).
Access
By car: Stenay is located north of the Meuse, approximately 50 km north of Verdun via the D964. Free parking near the museum.
Prices
Free admission on the day of the festival. Light refreshments and drinks available at the tavern.
Contact
Musée de la Bière
17 rue du Moulin, 55700 Stenay
Tel: 03 29 80 68 78
Email: [email protected]
Website: museedelabiere.com
Facebook: facebook.com/musee.biere
Museum Tavern: 03 29 80 62 33 / [email protected]
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Musée de la Bière de Stenay
17 rue du Moulin, 55700 Stenay