Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame

About the museum

The Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame was founded in 1931 to bring four collections of medieval and Renaissance art under one roof: the cathedral's sculptures, which had been removed for safekeeping; the holdings of the Society for the Preservation of Historic Monuments of Alsace; and pieces from two older museums in the city. After the Second World War it was completely reorganised and reopened in 1956 in a form close to today's.

It is housed in the Maison de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame, the historic seat of the foundation that has been responsible for building and maintaining the cathedral since the 13th century. The Gothic wing dates from 1347, the Renaissance wing from 1579, with a fine spiral staircase and a large portal. Neighbouring houses from the 14th and 17th centuries were added to the museum in 1939, and a reconstructed Gothic garden completes the visit.

The route presents the art of Strasbourg and the Upper Rhine from the early Middle Ages to 1681: original statues from the cathedral, wood and stone sculptures, altarpieces, stained glass, tapestries, Gothic architectural drawings and paintings, notably by Konrad Witz, Hans Baldung Grien and Sébastien Stoskopff.

Highlights

• Original statues from Strasbourg Cathedral
• Sculptures by Nicolas Gerhaert de Leyde
• Paintings by Konrad Witz, Hans Baldung Grien and Sébastien Stoskopff
• Stained glass by Peter Hemmel of Andlau
• Gothic architectural drawings of the cathedral
• Reconstructed Gothic garden

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours des collections : art strasbourgeois et haut-rhénan jusqu’en 1681 – The route presents the cathedral's statues, paintings, stained glass and architectural drawings, from the Romanesque period to 1681.

Founded

1931

Operated by

Ville de Strasbourg (Musées de la Ville de Strasbourg)

Admission & discounts

The entry ticket also gives access to temporary exhibitions and guided tours. Tickets are sold only at the museum ticket desks, with no online sales or booking. Admission is free for job seekers, social assistance recipients, ICOM members and several friends' associations, as well as for holders of the Museums-PassMusées, the Pass Alsace (Otipass) under its conditions, the Carte Culture and the Carte Atout'voir. Passes are on sale at the desks (1-day pass, 1-year Solo, Duo and Tribu passes). With a ticket for access to the cathedral platform (bought within the past two weeks or, according to the practical information page, within the previous 12 months), the reduced rate applies instead of the full rate, and entry is free for visitors already entitled to the reduced rate. The ticket for the astronomical clock entitles you to the reduced rate.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description

The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility, except for one room, which is presented remotely on a screen. An elevator serves some of the rooms; wheelchairs and folding stools are available to borrow. Tactile route with audio guide for visually impaired and blind visitors (audio guides, gloves and a map provided free at reception), magnifiers to borrow. Induction loop amplifier at the ticket desk and induction neck loops for the audio guides. Guide dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

Family workshops from age 4 on certain weekends and during school holidays; play trails and visit sheets free at the ticket desks. Baby room with changing table in the toilets; baby carriers available to borrow.

Getting there & parking

The museum is next to the Palais Rohan, very close to the cathedral.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Museum shop. Cloakroom and lockers subject to availability, large luggage not allowed. No information about Wi-Fi on the museum's pages.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Hire of rooms and private use of spaces for corporate events on request from the Strasbourg City Museums (Musees-LocationEspaces@strasbourg.eu).

Plan your visit