Musée historique et Erckmann-Chatrian de Phalsbourg
Municipal museum in Phalsbourg on the town’s military past, the writers Erckmann-Chatrian and regional life; currently closed to the public.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1938 for the centenary of Marshal Mouton’s death. In January 1941 it was moved to Germany as war booty, and many objects were lost. It reopened in 1948.
It pursues three aims: to preserve the military and historical past of Phalsbourg, to present the writers Erckmann-Chatrian, and to show the life and traditions of the region, with costumes and everyday objects.
The collections, made up mainly of gifts from private individuals, include French and foreign uniforms, edged and firearms, military equipment, documents on Erckmann-Chatrian and regional costumes. Since 2007, the museum has also housed the restored circumcision bench from the Phalsbourg synagogue.
Highlights
- Uniforms, weapons and military equipment from France and abroad
- Souvenirs of the writers Erckmann-Chatrian
- Costumes and objects of everyday regional life
- Restored circumcision bench from the Phalsbourg synagogue
- Tactile discovery case for blind and visually impaired visitors
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes : histoire militaire, Erckmann-Chatrian et vie régionale – Uniforms, weapons, military equipment, souvenirs of Erckmann-Chatrian and regional costumes.
- Founded
- 1938
- Operated by
- Commune de Phalsbourg
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,474
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €1 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1 per personFor groups of 10 people or more. |
Prices as listed before the museum closed.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A discovery case for blind and visually impaired visitors (audio material, reading aids, adapted images) was designed by the Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord together with the museums.
Kids & families
The museum is currently closed to the public; no reopening date has been announced.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the town hall, on the Place d’Armes.
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The museum is currently closed to the public; no reopening date has been announced.
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The museum is currently closed to the public; no reopening date has been announced.
