The Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, located in the Bas-Rhin department of France, will reopen on November 28 after undergoing security improvements following the theft of 27 pieces of jewelry worth over 4.5 million euros. The break-in took place on the morning of July 5, when three masked individuals forced their way into an emergency exit and a fire door, then broke into six display cases in the main exhibition room. The burglary lasted only a few minutes. Since then, the museum, situated about 60 kilometers northwest of Strasbourg, has remained closed. The Lalique Museum, which opened in 2011, is housed near the original Lalique factory built in 1921 on the Alsatian slopes of the Vosges. It showcases more than 650 exceptional pieces across 900 square meters, covering the career of René Lalique and his successors from Art Nouveau jewelry to modern crystal designs, including Art Deco glass. In response to the theft, the museum launched an online fundraising campaign in early August to "finance additional security work at the site, which is not covered by insurance." As of Thursday, the campaign had raised nearly 7,300 euros. Véronique Brumm Schaich, the museum’s director, stated in a statement that the museum is eager to welcome visitors again but had to first complete repairs and secure the site to ensure a peaceful reopening. She also expressed gratitude for the messages of solidarity and donations received from individuals and companies. Following a series of burglaries in French museums, including the high-profile heist at the Louvre in October 2025, the Ministry of Culture recommended temporarily removing certain exhibited objects from display cases as part of a plan to strengthen security. In line with these recommendations, the Lalique Museum will not be able to "present jewelry" during its reopening at the end of November. However, the director noted that the museum will continue to discuss jewelry and Art Nouveau through other means.