Musée judéo-alsacien
Museum in Bouxwiller housed in the former synagogue, telling the history and everyday life of Alsatian Jews through life-size scenes and models.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the former synagogue of Bouxwiller, a classical building dating from 1842 in the centre of town. Abandoned as a place of worship, the building was due to be demolished in 1983. This threat led to the founding of the association AMJAB, which carried the museum project forward together with the public authorities. The museum opened on June 28, 1998, after about ten years of preparation.
Gilbert Weil designed the museum and chaired the association. The route presents the history and culture of Alsatian Jews, who lived alongside their Christian neighbours for nearly a thousand years, and aims to encourage the preservation of this heritage.
Objects are displayed in handmade wooden showcases, with wrought-iron figures, ceramic dioramas of everyday life, dolls in costume, architectural models and films. Several life-size mannequin scenes, inspired by old engravings, show for example a peddler with his cow or a wedding. A full-scale reconstruction of the former oratory and a medieval stele from Strasbourg complete the visit. The museum also has an activity room and a room for temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Former 1842 synagogue converted into a museum
- Everyday scenes with life-size mannequins
- Architectural models, dolls in costume and ceramic dioramas
- Reconstruction of the former synagogue’s oratory
- Medieval stele from Strasbourg
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent – Themes such as “Vivre et laisser vivre”, “Le chariot du colporteur”, “Le marchand de bestiaux”, “Lecture de la Torah” and “La résistance et la renaissance” tell the history of Alsatian Jews with mannequins, models, dolls and films.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Association du Musée judéo-alsacien de Bouxwiller (AMJAB)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Groups of 10 people or more, students, people with disabilities, job seekers, holders of the Munstercard or the Moisson card |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 7 · Rate for children aged 8 to 15; free for children under 8. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personReduced rate from 10 people. School groups enter free. |
| Group guided tour in French (by reservation) | €50€50 per hour, in addition to admission, on weekdays as well as Sundays and public holidays. |
| Group guided tour in German or English | €120 |
The admission price includes the museum and the temporary exhibitions. Free admission for teachers, press card holders, two people with a Pro Tourisme card, accompanying adults and bus drivers.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Train to Saverne or Obermodern SNCF station (TER Strasbourg – Sarreguemines – Sarrebruck), then a shuttle bus to the centre of Bouxwiller.
By car
Parking available
Parking and food options near the museum.
By car from Strasbourg, take the A4 to the Hochfelden exit, then follow signs to Bouxwiller (about 40 minutes); from Haguenau, about 35 minutes.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The shop sells books and the Louis Uhry lexicon.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, HE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audioguides in French or Hebrew are included in the admission on request. Sloping corridors and small rooms are part of the route. |
