Places to discover in Alsace

Sessenheim · 67

Goethe Memorial

Goethe, a law student in Strasbourg between 1770 and 1771, formed a relationship with Frédérique Brion, daughter of a pastor from Sessenheim. Objects and documents illustrate his stay in Alsace and his ties to French culture.

Gueberschwihr · 68

Gueberschwihr Museum - Gérard Hertzog Cultural Space and Church

Gueberschwihr, an Alsatian wine village, hosts two memory sites: Saint-Pantaléon church displays sacred art treasures, while a former nursery school traces its history through over 300 objects and archives.

Bouxwiller · 67

Halte gourde - Musée du Pays de Hanau

Val-de-Moder · 67

Halte Gourde - Popular Image Museum - François Lotz

This place is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 2 PM to 6 PM May to September, and from 2 PM to 5 PM October to April, except on certain holidays when it is closed.

Kembs · 68

Heritage House

The Heritage House in Kembs traces local history from Antiquity to today through immersive exhibitions and archival objects. Nearby, the Ebner House, a restored 19th-century Alsatian home, offers a glimpse into daily life of the past.

Huningue · 68

Historical and Military Museum

The Historical and Military Museum of Huningue, housed in a 17th-century building, traces three centuries of local history through objects, engravings, and documents. It highlights Vauban's fortress, the sieges of 1796, 1814, and 1815, industrial changes, and the two world wars.

Strasbourg · 67

Historical Museum

The Strasbourg Historical Museum, located in the former Grandes Boucheries of 1588, traces the city's history from the Middle Ages to the creation of European institutions. Visits are adapted for young audiences, with a free audio guide available in three languages.

Wissembourg · 67

House of Illusion

Discover the House of Illusion in Wissembourg, an interactive space where original exhibits and magical experiences delight both young and old. Perfect for family or friends to enjoy together.

Issenheim · 68

Issenheim

Issenheim, an Alsatian village at the foot of the Vosges foothills, charms with its cultural and industrial heritage. Discover the Antonine convent, St. Andrew's Church, and the Gast spinning mill, all testaments to its rich and varied history.

Hatten · 67

La Cour de Marie - Museum of Nostalgia

Explore the 60s-70s through iconic items like bell-bottom pants, a Mercier bike, or a Raynal doll. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour over 1,500 m² with a terrace and seasonal white cheese tart tasting.

Strasbourg · 67

Le 5e Lieu

Le 5e Lieu in Strasbourg, a 1,000 m² space, combines cultural promotion, interactive exhibitions on architecture and heritage, and a print cabinet with 150,000 works. Ticketing and temporary exhibitions are available.

Turckheim · 68

Memorial Museum of the Battles of the Colmar Pocket - Winter 1944/45

This museum, located in a vaulted cellar of the 18th-century former presbytery in Turckheim, recounts the battles of the winter 1944-1945 for the liberation of Colmar through weapons, uniforms, and models.

Marckolsheim · 67

Micro-Folie

Micro-Folie, led by La Villette and the Ministry of Culture, is a digital and interactive cultural space that democratizes access to art through new technologies.

Fellering · 68

MicroFolie of the Vallée de Saint-Amarin

The Micro-Folie of the Vallée de Saint-Amarin offers a digital museum accessible to all, showcasing hundreds of works from 12 national cultural institutions. Reservations are available for individual or group visits.

Wittelsheim · 68

Mine and Potash Museum

The Mine and Potash Museum in Wittelsheim traces the geological and human history of the Alsace potash basin, formed 30 million years ago and mined since 1904. Located at the former Joseph Else mining site, it showcases workers' housing architecture and offers a unique historical journey.

Muhlbach-sur-Munster · 68

Muhlbach-sur-Munster

Muhlbach-sur-Munster, an Alsatian village founded in 896, features a museum dedicated to woodworking trades and two churches: a Protestant one rebuilt in 1930 and a Catholic one in Austrian neo-baroque style built in 1929.

Mulhouse · 68

Mulhouse Museum of Fine Arts

Discover the municipal Museum of Fine Arts, combining art history, French painting, and support for local artists. Located in Villa Steinbach, it houses works from Brueghel to Henner, including Courbet, in an elegant and charming setting.

Mulhouse · 68

Museum Dan Gerbo Contemporary Art

The MUSEUM Dan GERBO Contemporary Art in Mulhouse near the train station showcases works by Dan Gerbo and guest artists. Open every first Friday of the month from 5 PM to 9 PM with free entry and a complimentary drink.

Marmoutier · 67

Museum of Alsatian Heritage and Judaism

Housed in an elegant 16th-century residence, this museum traces rural life and the history of Judaism in Alsace during the 18th and 19th centuries through permanent collections and a seasonal temporary exhibition.

Strasbourg · 67

Museum of Decorative Arts

The Palais Rohan, built between 1732 and 1742 by Robert de Cotte, now houses three museums including the Museum of Decorative Arts. It features the apartments of the cardinals of Rohan and collections of Strasbourg decorative arts (1681–mid-19th century).

Strasbourg · 67

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts offers a journey through six centuries of European painting, from Giotto to Courbet, featuring masterpieces by Italian and Flemish primitives, the Renaissance, Baroque, and Romanticism.

Strasbourg · 67

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

The MAMCS showcases a rich and varied collection of works (paintings, sculptures, installations, etc.) from 1870 to today, covering movements like Impressionism, Surrealism, and Arte Povera, with artists such as Kandinsky, Ernst, and Buren.

Colmar · 68

Museum of Municipal Factories

This museum, housed in a former 1884 pumping station, traces Colmar's industrial history through water, gas, electricity, and public transport, illustrating the improvement of urban comfort in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Mulhouse · 68

Museum of Printed Textiles

The Museum of Printed Textiles in Mulhouse, founded in 1955, explores textile art through diverse collections, from historic machines to contemporary creations, in a venue labeled "Museum of France."