Œuvre de Notre-Dame Museum and Rohan Palace

The Œuvre Notre-Dame museum and the Rohan Palace

At the foot of the cathedral, two gingerbread houses house the foundation and the museum of the Œuvre Notre-Dame, while close by stands the majestic Rohan Palace. The Strasbourg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these high places of the heritage and the museums of the city.

The guardian of the cathedral and the palace of the cardinals

The Œuvre Notre-Dame museum is famous for its rich collections of medieval and Renaissance art, including architectural elements and original statues of the cathedral, whose maintenance has been ensured for centuries by the Œuvre Notre-Dame foundation. Close by, the Rohan Palace, built from 1732 to 1742 according to the plans of Robert de Cotte, is one of the finest achievements of the eighteenth century and houses three great museums of Strasbourg.

What to see

The Œuvre Notre-Dame museum presents sculptures, stained glass and medieval works linked to the cathedral, while the Rohan Palace houses the archaeology museum, the Fine Arts museum and the Decorative Arts museum. A stone's throw from the cathedral, these places offer a major dive into the art and history of Strasbourg. A must-see stop for museum lovers.

Practical information

The Œuvre Notre-Dame museum and the Rohan Palace lie at the foot of the cathedral, in the heart of Strasbourg, reachable on foot. These museums can be visited; their hours and prices vary by day and season, and they may be closed on certain days. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Rohan Palace of Strasbourg house?

Three great museums: the archaeology museum, the Fine Arts museum and the Decorative Arts museum, in an eighteenth-century palace at the foot of the cathedral.

What is the Œuvre Notre-Dame museum?

It is a museum of medieval and Renaissance art, linked to the foundation in charge of the maintenance of the cathedral, which keeps original works and statues of Notre-Dame.