Musée de Schengen
Interactive exhibition on a Europe without borders on the Moselle riverbank in Schengen, with the ship on which the agreement was signed in 1985.
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Over het museum
On June 14, 1985, five countries signed the Schengen Agreement aboard the Moselle ship “Princesse Marie-Astrid,” which today is part of the museum as “Prinzessin Marie-Astrid Europa.” The managing organization, Centre Européen Schengen a.s.b.l., was founded in 2004 to promote regional tourism and the spirit of the Schengen Agreements. In 2017, the village received the European Heritage Label.
After about 15 years of operation, the museum was completely redesigned in 2024/2025 and reopened on June 14, 2025, the 40th anniversary of the agreement. The immersive exhibition is trilingual (French, English, German) and is divided into four parts: Europe of borders, from vision to reality, the borders of Schengen, and the Schengen myth. In the “Cube,” people share their personal stories about borders.
The restored ship, which is 40.5 meters long and electrically powered, is part of the visit; in the signing room, a multimedia installation features archive images and eyewitness accounts. Outdoors, the 1997 Schengen Monument, made of three steel columns, and two segments of the Berlin Wall commemorate the theme.
Hoogtepunten
- Immersive exhibition on a Europe without borders
- Historic ship “Prinzessin Marie-Astrid Europa” with the signing room
- “Cube” with personal stories about experiences of borders
- Two segments of the Berlin Wall and the Schengen Monument outdoors
- Personal “Schengen Pass” to print at the end of the visit
Vaste collectie
- Ausstellung „Europa ohne Grenzen“ – Immersive, trilingual exhibition on borders, freedom of movement, identity and the creation of the Schengen area, featuring the “Cube” and the section on the 1985 signing.
- Schiff „Prinzessin Marie-Astrid Europa“ – The restored ship on which the agreement was signed in 1985, with the signing room and a multimedia installation.
- Opgericht
- 2005
- Beheerder
- Centre Européen Schengen a.s.b.l.
- Directie
- Marlene Schmidt
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 5 |
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| Met korting | € 3Youth aged 7 to 17 |
| Kinderen & jongeren | € 3gratis t/m 6 jaar · Youth aged 7 to 17 |
| Groepen | –Group visits are booked through the inquiry form on the website. |
| Kulturpass | € 1,50 |
The price covers the museum and the ship together. Entry is free with the LuxembourgPass and for ICOM members; with the Kulturpass, it costs €1.50. According to the museum, prices may change without notice.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Lift
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
Elevators in the museum and on the ship provide step-free access to all levels. Tactile signage, buttons with raised lettering and floor guidance strips help visually impaired visitors at the entrances. Full access to the landing stage cannot be guaranteed, as it is temporary; if you need assistance, the museum asks that you contact them in advance.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 6 jaar |
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- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour
For children aged 6 to 12, there is a playful booklet with puzzles and tasks (the “Livret Schengen”). School classes can book programs for children from age 4.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
Schengen, Ennen am Doref
Schengen bus stop, Ennen am Doref; DB Perl/Schengen train station on the German side, about a 1 km walk. According to the museum, trains, buses and trams are free in Luxembourg; timetable information is available at mobiliteit.lu.
By car on the A13, take the Schengen/Remich exit. From March to October, Rent-a-Bike Miselerland rents mountain bikes and e-bikes.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Museumwinkel
- Kluisjes
Lockers behind the entrance. The adjoining tourist information shop sells wines, regional products, Europe-themed souvenirs and postcards.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja · duur ca. 1,5 uur |
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| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | The exhibition is trilingual throughout (French, English, German); the sound is built into the installations, so headphones are not needed. For groups, there is a 90-minute outdoor walk, “Spirit of Schengen” (ages 16 and up, up to 25 people per guide, €100 per guide, registration required, does not include exhibition admission), offered in English, German, French and Luxembourgish, and in other languages on request. For school classes, there is a 60-minute program for children aged 7 and up, and a workshop for children aged 4 to 7 (€150 each, up to 25 or 20 children, registration required). |
