Alsatian Museum (Musée Alsacien)

Set up in 1907 to preserve the region’s unique cultural heritage, Strasbourg’s Alsatian Museum (Musée Alsacien) is a fascinating tribute to Alsatian folk arts and traditions, displaying more than 5,000 items dating mostly between the 14th and 19th centuries. Housed in a trio of 16th- and 17th-century timber-framed mansions, the museum comprises a warren of rooms, each one providing a snapshot of traditional Alsatian life.  Exploring the museum takes visitors on a journey through the region’s cultural history, from the rural farms and vineyards of the Vosges valleys to the homes and craftsmen’s workshops of medieval Strasbourg and Colmar. Period furniture and clothing, ceramics, toys and household items make up the bulk of the collection, but there are also exhibits devoted to wine production, carpentry, rope-making, art and handicrafts. 

Practical Info

The Alsatian Museum is located on the Quai St Nicolas, just across the Pont du Corbeau from Strasbourg’s Grande Ile. The museum is open weekdays (except Tuesday) from midday until 6 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Adult admission costs €6 but is free on the first Sunday of every month.