Musée du Pays de Hanau, Regional heritage museum in Bouxwiller, France.
The Musée du Pays de Hanau is a regional museum in Bouxwiller that focuses on the history and life of this area. The collection includes furniture, clothing, and other objects that show what daily life was like in the Hanau region.
The museum was founded in the 1930s and was first located in Bouxwiller's town hall. It later moved to restored buildings that date back to medieval and Renaissance times.
The museum displays furniture and clothing that show how people lived in this region. You see hand-painted cupboards and everyday items that give a good sense of daily life from the past.
The museum is housed in historic buildings and is easy to reach from the town center. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the exhibits are spread across multiple levels.
Visitors can see a hand-painted sled from the 18th century, a rare example of local craftsmanship. Some statues on display come from the gates of a former castle and have been preserved and restored here.
Location: Bouxwiller
Inception: 1933
Official opening: 1933
Phone: +33388003839
Website: http://museedupaysdehanau.eu
GPS coordinates: 48.82495,7.48351
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
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