Strasbourg Historical Museum, City history museum in Strasbourg, France
The Strasbourg Historical Museum is a history museum located in the city center, housed in a Renaissance building constructed from red sandstone between 1586 and 1588. The structure originally served as a butcher's house and contains around 1,700 objects spanning nine centuries, including weapons, paintings, and records of urban development.
The museum was established in 1920 and traces the city's development from medieval times onward through its collection of artifacts. The building itself reflects Strasbourg's role as a prosperous trading center that attracted craftspeople and merchants over centuries.
The museum reflects how the city has preserved its Burgundian and Lorraine heritage through objects that tell stories of daily life across different periods. You can sense how Strasbourg developed a mixed identity, shaped by the many rulers and communities who left their mark here.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and sits in an easily accessible location in the city center. The building is straightforward to navigate, with clear signage throughout the exhibition galleries.
The museum houses the original medieval Iron Man armor, a suit that once served as a city sentinel and symbol. A replica now stands in a public square, while the authentic piece remains protected inside the museum.
Location: Strasbourg
Inception: 1856
Official opening: 1856
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 2, rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33368985000
Website: https://musees.strasbourg.eu/musee-historique
GPS coordinates: 48.58000,7.75083
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
In Strasbourg, each step crosses several centuries of history. You walk from medieval alleys lined with half-timbered houses to glass buildings housing European institutions. The cathedral, 142 meters high, has dominated the city since the Middle Ages, while modern structures along the Rhine reflect the city’s European role. The sound of bells blends with tram noise, and the smell of gingerbread drifts through the contemporary administrative districts.
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