Musée alsacien: Alsatian museum

The Alsatian Museum of Strasbourg, a dive into the traditions

On the Quai Saint-Nicolas, by the Ill, the Alsatian Museum invites you to discover the popular arts and traditions of Alsace. Installed in charming old houses, it is a true institution. The Strasbourg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this museum of regional heritage.

A museum opened in 1907

Opened in 1907, the Alsatian Museum is installed in three charming Strasbourg houses, with typical architecture, overlooking the Quai Saint-Nicolas. Its collections present the popular arts and traditions of Alsace: furniture, costumes, everyday objects, toys and reconstructed interiors. It is a lively dive into the daily life and the heritage of the region of the past.

What to see

Here you discover reconstructed Alsatian interiors, costumes, painted furniture and many everyday objects, in the charming setting of old houses. The museum brings back to life the traditions and the way of life of Alsace. It is an immersive stop, ideal for understanding the soul of the region, by the Ill.

Practical information

The Alsatian Museum lies on the Quai Saint-Nicolas, by the Ill, in the heart of Strasbourg, reachable on foot. A working museum, it can be visited; its hours and prices vary by day and season, and it may be closed on certain days. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Alsatian Museum of Strasbourg present?

The popular arts and traditions of Alsace: furniture, costumes, everyday objects and reconstructed interiors, in old Strasbourg houses.

Where is the Alsatian Museum?

On the Quai Saint-Nicolas, by the Ill, in the heart of Strasbourg.