Strasbourg's 8 must-see museums

With its historical heritage, architectural treasures and rich cultural heritage, Strasbourg was labeled a City of Art and History in 2014. Its many museums bear witness to its fascinating and complex history. Every year, visitors from all over the world come to Strasbourg to enjoy an educational and fun outing. Are you also planning a cultural getaway in the Alsatian capital? Discover our top 8 museums in Strasbourg!

• The Alsatian Museum: an introduction to Alsatian culture

The Alsatian Museum is a real journey into the Alsace of yesteryear. Located in 3 historic buildings, it offers a glimpse of daily and traditional life in the region from the 18th century to the present day.

You will be transported back in time thanks to reconstructions of typical half-timbered houses. You will discover authentic period objects and more than 5,000 works of art: a total immersion in Alsatian culture.

Address: 23 - 25 Quai St-Nicolas, 67076, Strasbourg France

• The Musée de l’œuvre Notre-Dame: Alsatian medieval art

The Musée de l’œuvre Notre-Dame (Museum of the Notre-Dame Work) highlights the prestigious artistic past of the city. From the 13th to the 16th century, Strasbourg was one of the main artistic centers of the Germanic Empire. The museum houses, through 40 rooms, rich medieval and Renaissance collections by renowned artists. You will also find sumptuous stained glass windows, including the Head of Christ of Wissembourg as well as a Gothic garden.

Address: 3 Place du Château, 67000, Strasbourg France (not far from the Strasbourg Opera House)

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• The Museum of Decorative Arts in the heart of the Palais Rohan

The Palais Rohan (Rohan Palace) houses 3 museums, including the Museum of Decorative Arts which immerses you in the opulence of the 17th and 18th centuries. On the ground floor, explore the luxurious royal apartments of the cardinal princes, including the bedroom of Napoleon 1st.

Then continue your visit with the discovery of an exceptional collection of decorative arts dating from the 18th century, the golden age of Strasbourg: silverware, watchmaking, old mechanical toys offered by Tomi Ungerer, etc.

Address: Palais Rohan - Ground Floor, 67000, Strasbourg France

• The Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg: an exciting and interactive journey

To discover the last nine centuries of history of the Alsatian capital, head to the Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg. 1,700 works are on display to understand its past and its French and Germanic influences. The impressive 1727 relief map commissioned by Louis XV is one of the museum's masterpieces.

Entertaining, this museum offers 9 playful devices and 9 digital devices: a must-see during your visit to Strasbourg!

Address: 2 Rue du Vieux Marché aux Poissons, 67000, Strasbourg France, Petite France district

• The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: one of the largest in France

Located on the banks of the Ill, on the Grande Île, this museum unveils a bold and futuristic glass facade. Inside, you will find a vast and mixed collection of contemporary art by artists Gustave Doré, Monet, Kandinsky, Picasso or more modern ones like Max Ernst.

The museum explores painting, sculpture, photography, with a total of more than 18,000 pieces.

Address: 1 Place Hans Jean Arp, 67000, Strasbourg France

• The Museum of Fine Arts: a panorama of the history of Art

Housed on the first floor of the Palais Rohan (Rohan Palace), the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the 3 museums that make up this museum space. It unveils many masterpieces ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

A journey takes you through different artistic schools. Some sections are devoted to Italian and Flemish primitives, the Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Naturalism and Classicism of the 17th and 18th centuries.

To complete the cultural experience, go to the Cabinet of Prints and Drawings and discover a collection of old graphic arts.

Address: 2 Place du Chateau, 67000, Strasbourg France

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• Aubette 1928: avant-garde art

Originally, the Aubette was a building intended to house soldiers. Nowadays, this place is an important leisure complex restored and decorated by 3 famous artists from avant-garde artistic movements: Theo Van Doesburg, Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Hans Jean Arp. The Aubette is today classified as a Historic Monument and hosts many artistic and cultural exhibitions.

Address: 31 place Kléber, 67000, Strasbourg France

• The Vodou Museum: a unique voodoo collection

An unusual outing to do in Strasbourg? The Château Musée Vodou (Vodou Museum): a building located on a water tower from 1878! 

This museum houses the largest private collection of West African voodoo objects in the world. Discover artifacts from Togo, Benin and Ghana, testifying to their religious practices. And learn more about their rites and beliefs.

Address: 4 Rue de Koenigshoffen, 67000, Strasbourg France

Note: if you wish to visit at least 3 museums, we recommend that you opt for the Strasbourg City Card in order to benefit from discounts offered by the Tourist Office.

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