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History Museums in Luxembourg

Museums telling the story of Luxembourg – from the Romans and the fortress city through the iron and steel industry of the south to the Battle of the Bulge and European integration.

54Museums
12Cantons
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Esch-sur-Alzette (11)

Luxembourg (11)

Echternach (5)

Clervaux (4)

Diekirch (4)

Wiltz (4)

Capellen (3)

Redange (3)

Remich (3)

Vianden (3)

Mersch (2)

Grevenmacher (1)

History Museums in Luxembourg: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 54 history museums in Luxembourg, spread across 12 cantons and 32 towns and cities. Most of them are in Esch-sur-Alzette (11), Luxembourg (11), and Echternach (5).

At the city level, Luxembourg (10), Echternach (4), and Diekirch (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several history museums in a single day.

15 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.

9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 20 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 history museums in Luxembourg

Cities with the most museums

  • Luxembourg10
  • Echternach4
  • Diekirch3
  • Dudelange3
  • Wiltz3
  • Clervaux2
  • Lasauvage2
  • Niederkorn2

Good to know

Founded 1869Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart has the longest history
13museums are regularly open on Mondays, too
45 minutesis how long a typical visit takes

Frequently asked questions

How many history museums are there in Luxembourg?

Our directory currently lists 54 history museums in Luxembourg across 32 towns and cities.

What are the best-known history museums in Luxembourg?

Some of the best known are Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart, Lëtzebuerg City Museum, Musée national d'histoire militaire, Musée Dräi Eechelen, and Tramsmusée.

Which history museums in Luxembourg offer free admission?

15 museums are free to visit – for example Tramsmusée, Lëtzebuerger Fligermusée, Musée Eugène-Pesch, and 385th BG Memorial Museum Perlé.

Which history museums in Luxembourg are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Musée de Schengen, Centre de documentation sur les migrations humaines, and Musée rural Binsfeld.

Which history museums in Luxembourg are wheelchair accessible?

9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Lëtzebuerg City Museum, Musée Dräi Eechelen, and Musée de Schengen. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit history museums in Luxembourg?

A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €13. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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