Musée Théodore Deck et des pays du Florival
Museum in Guebwiller housed in the former residence of the canons of Murbach: local history, geology and a large collection of faience by Théodore Deck.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the former residence of the canons of Murbach in Guebwiller, the former capital of the Principality of Murbach. It traces the history of the town and the Florival valley across five levels, served by a lift.
The basement is devoted to geology, going back about 400 million years, with a large collection of minerals from the Vosges massif and fragments of stone from local architecture. The first floor presents the religious and secular art of the former Murbach abbey principality, and the three upper floors the traditional trades and the development of the town. The museum also holds archaeological collections.
The museum's special feature is its collection of ceramics by Théodore Deck, born in Guebwiller, who became director of the Sèvres national manufactory. He rediscovered a turquoise-blue formula derived from Ottoman ceramics, known as “bleu de Deck”. One entire floor displays about 500 pieces, with shapes and decorations inspired by Asian and aquatic flora and fauna, including a reconstruction of a bathroom and a faience veranda. It is the largest public collection of faience from the Deck brothers' manufactory.
Highlights
- Floor devoted to Théodore Deck and the “bleu de Deck”
- About 500 ceramic pieces
- Reconstruction of a bathroom and a faience veranda
- Mineral collection from the Vosges massif
- Religious and secular art of the Principality of Murbach
- Operated by
- Ville de Guebwiller
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,496
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Students over 25, job seekers and people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 24 · Free admission for under-25s. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free for under-25s. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personPer-person rate for groups of 10 or more. |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month
Free admission for school groups, under-25s, and holders of the Museum-Pass-Musées, Pass Éducation, Hoppla' Pass, Carte Culture, ICOM card, or members of the Association Théodore Deck. Guided tours and access to the lapidarium in the basement are included in the ticket.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: not available
- Audio description: no information
The museum is partly accessible to people with reduced mobility; a lift serves all five levels. Wheelchair loans, rest areas, an induction loop, and documents in Braille and large print are not offered. For visually impaired visitors, the audio app “Les voies du patrimoine” is mentioned.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 24 |
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- Family tours & workshops
“Traversées créatives” workshops for ages 6 to 12, a visit-workshop for ages 2 to 5, and a “Jardin de forme” workshop for children and their parents, during summer 2026. Free admission for under-25s.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups by reservation with the tourist office (+33 3 89 76 10 63), and commented visits of the exhibition by a mediator, by reservation. Free workshops, by reservation, are offered during the summer. |
