Alsatian Museum

The Chancellery of Haguenau, built at the end of the 15th century, is one of the last remnants of imperial power in this city. Formerly used to store archives and the municipal treasury, this historic building now houses the Alsatian Museum and the Tourist Office. Its facade is distinguished by paintings depicting the city's coat of arms and seal, created in the early 20th century and restored in 1987. A frieze under the roof references several local noble families, while stepped gables, visible on an 1849 drawing, recall its original architecture. In 1903, architect Stoll added two neo-Gothic towers, altering the main entrance and relocating a commemorative plaque as well as an original wooden door. Inside, an iron door once protected the archives and treasury, and an astrolabe, moved after the war, now adorns the left tower. The Alsatian Museum, set within this setting, showcases utilitarian and decorative objects from the 19th century, with areas dedicated to traditional costumes, a potter's workshop, and a reconstruction of a typical Alsatian interior, including a kitchen and a living room.