Musée historique de Strasbourg

About the museum

The Strasbourg City History Museum was founded in 1920. It occupies the former Grande Boucherie, a building erected in 1586–1588 on the banks of the Ill between Place de la Cathédrale and Place du Corbeau, now listed as a historic monument.

After a long closure for renovation work, the museum reopened in 2007 with the first part of the route, up to 1800. The floor devoted to the period from the Napoleonic era to the present day opened in November 2013, so all rooms have been accessible since then.

The route tells nine centuries of the city’s history, from the Middle Ages to the creation of the European institutions, with some 1,700 works and objects on display, as well as playful and digital features. It focuses on the daily life of residents in every era. The best-known piece is the plan-relief (scale model) of 1727, a large model of the city commissioned by Louis XV. The museum also runs a programme of guided tours and events for local residents.

Highlights

• 1727 plan-relief (scale model) of Strasbourg, commissioned by Louis XV
• Nine centuries of city history, from the Middle Ages to the European institutions
• Some 1,700 works and objects on display
• Playful and digital features throughout the galleries
• Former Grande Boucherie building (1586–1588)
• Tactile route and magnifiers for visitors with low vision

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent : neuf siècles d’histoire de Strasbourg – The route traces the city’s history from the Middle Ages to the creation of the European institutions and features in particular the 1727 plan-relief.

Founded

1920

Operated by

Ville de Strasbourg (Musées de la Ville de Strasbourg)

Admission & discounts

The admission ticket also gives access to temporary exhibitions and guided tours. Tickets are sold only at the museum ticket desks; no online sales or reservations. Free admission for job seekers, recipients of social assistance, ICOM members and members of 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 ticket desks (Pass 1 day, Pass 1 year solo, duo and tribu).

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: no information

The museum is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, with elevators; wheelchairs and folding stools are available to borrow. For visitors with low vision: a visit booklet with a plan of the touchable works, gloves at the ticket desk, raised-relief boards, magnifiers and electronic magnifiers available to borrow upon ID. Induction loop amplifier at the ticket desk and an induction neck loop for the audio guide. Guide dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

Route with several playful and interactive features. Family workshops for ages 4 and up on certain weekends and during school holidays; play trails and visit sheets are free at the ticket desks. Baby area with a changing table in the restrooms; baby carriers and strollers available to borrow.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the banks of the Ill, between Place de la Cathédrale and Place du Corbeau.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Museum shop. Cloakroom and lockers subject to availability; large luggage is not allowed. The museum’s pages contain no information about Wi-Fi.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Rooms can be hired and spaces privatised for corporate events on request via the Musées de la Ville de Strasbourg (Musees-LocationEspaces@strasbourg.eu).

Plan your visit