Musée alsacien
Museum of folk art and traditions housed in three half-timbered houses on Quai Saint-Nicolas, closed for works until 2028.
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About the museum
The Musée alsacien grew out of a project launched at the beginning of the 20th century. The Société du Musée alsacien held its founding assembly on November 3, 1902 and bought a building at 23 Quai Saint-Nicolas in 1904. The museum opened on May 11, 1907. The City of Strasbourg took over the institution in 1917, and it now forms part of the Musées de Strasbourg.
The museum occupies three neighbouring houses built in the 17th century on the banks of the Ill, whose façade and roof are partially protected as historic monuments. They were linked and enlarged between 1969 and 1985.
The collections comprise more than 50,000 works and objects from the 18th to the 21st century, including a holding of Judaica and more than 10,000 pieces of costume. The route is organised by theme: housing, clothing, rites of passage, beliefs, the festivals of the year, work, health and portraits of residents.
The museum has been closed for works since July 2025. According to the official schedule of the Musées de Strasbourg, the closure lasts until June 2028.
Highlights
- Three 17th-century half-timbered houses on the Ill
- Urban Stùb of Ammerschwihr and rural Stùb of Wintzenheim
- Reconstructed pharmacy and costume room
- Objects from rites of passage: baptism wishes, bridal crowns
- More than 50,000 objects on everyday life in Alsace
- Founded
- 1907
- Operated by
- Ville de Strasbourg (Musées de Strasbourg)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 91,311
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €5Students, people aged 60 and over, holders of the large-family card, groups of 25 people or more, holders of the Strasbourg City Card or the CEZAM card (proof required) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for children under 18. |
Rates in force before the closure for works. Free admission also for job seekers, people with disabilities and one companion, the press and holders of certain passes. The Palais Rohan one-day pass does not include the Musée alsacien.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is classed as not accessible to people with reduced mobility; folding stools are lent, but not wheelchairs. A guided tactile route with audioguide, gloves and map is offered. Guide dogs are accepted.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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Family information to be checked at reopening: the Musées de Strasbourg offer family workshops from age 4.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Porte de l'Hôpital
Bus 10 or tram A or D, stop Porte de l’Hôpital.
By car
For visitors with reduced mobility: drop-off at the Ancienne Douane and parking on rue de la Douane, rue du Vieil Hôpital and rue des Bouchers.
Amenities & dining
The museum is closed for works until 2028.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed for works until 2028.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Information valid before the closure for works. Audioguide available. |
