Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg

About the museum

The Musée des Arts décoratifs is on the first floor of the Palais Rohan, the former residence of the prince-bishops of Strasbourg, built from 1732 to 1742 by Robert de Cotte, first architect to the king. It occupies the apartments of the Rohan cardinals as well as the former stables and old courtrooms.

The museum grew out of the Hohenlohe Museum, founded in 1890 by Wilhelm von Bode and moved to the Palais Rohan in 1898. The apartments have been restored to a state close to their appearance before the bombardments of 1870 and 1944: stucco, frescoes, trompe-l’œil, tapestries, chandeliers, chinoiserie, rococo paintings and furniture, with a few Premier Empire rooms.

The decorative arts collections trace the development of Strasbourg craftsmanship from 1681 to 1870, notably furniture, ceramics, clockmaking and silverware. They include an important group of faience from the Hannong manufactory and pieces from Niderviller, as well as works by the silversmith families Kirstein and Imlin. The museum also presents a selection of mechanical toys from the Tomi Ungerer donation.

Highlights

• Apartments of the Rohan cardinals in the Palais Rohan
• Faience from the Hannong manufactory and pieces from Niderviller
• Silverware by the Kirstein and Imlin families
• Strasbourg furniture, clockmaking and ceramics from 1681 to 1870
• Chinoiserie and rococo decoration
• Mechanical toys from the Tomi Ungerer donation

Permanent exhibition

• Appartements des cardinaux et collections d’arts décoratifs strasbourgeois – Visit the apartments of the Palais Rohan and the collections of Strasbourg furniture, faience, clockmaking and silverware (1681–1870).

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; there is no online sale or booking. Free admission is granted in particular to job seekers, recipients of social assistance, ICOM members and members of several friends’ associations, as well as holders of the Museums-PassMusées, the Pass Alsace (Otipass) under its conditions, the Carte Culture and the Carte Atout’voir. Passes are sold at the desks (1-day pass, annual pass for one person, for two and for a family). From September 21 to November 19, 2026, the reduced rate of €5 applies to all visitors because the museum is partially closed. A 1-day “Palais Rohan” pass gives access to the palace museums (Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, Archaeology) and the Galerie Heitz.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Folding stools can be borrowed at the Palais Rohan, as can walking sticks and tips. Magnifiers are lent at the Palais Rohan ticket desk. Induction loop amplifier also at the Palais Rohan ticket desk. Guide dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

Workshops and family visits from age 4 on some weekends and during school holidays; trail games and visit sheets free at the desks. Baby area with changing table in the toilets; baby carriers lent at the Palais Rohan.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Palais Rohan, which also houses the Archaeology Museum and the Fine Arts Museum, next to the cathedral.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Shop at the Palais Rohan. Cloakroom and lockers subject to availability, no large luggage. No information on Wi-Fi on the museum’s pages.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Room hire and private use of spaces for professional events on request from the Musées de la Ville de Strasbourg (Musees-LocationEspaces@strasbourg.eu).

Plan your visit