Wallpaper Museum

The Wallpaper Museum is a decorative arts museum in Rixheim focused on wallpapers and their production. The collection spans from the 18th century to contemporary designs and includes machinery and historical documents.

The museum was established in 1983 and received official French museum status in 2003. It documents the evolution of manufacturing techniques and design trends over multiple centuries.

The wallpapers on display show artistic wall decorations depicting landscapes, historical events, and mythological scenes that transform rooms into visual stories.

The museum is housed in a historic building that is undergoing restoration work. It is helpful to check ahead about which areas are accessible before your visit.

The museum preserves functioning production machinery that shows how wallpapers were manufactured in the past. These machines provide a direct view of the skilled techniques used in earlier production methods.

Location: Rixheim

Inception: 1983

Official opening: 1983

Phone: +33389642456

Website: https://museepapierpeint.org

GPS coordinates: 47.74438,7.39729

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24