Musée Bartholdi, Museum dedicated to sculptor Auguste Bartholdi in Colmar, France.
The Musée Bartholdi is an art museum housed in an 18th-century townhouse on rue des Marchands, organized across three floors. It displays sculptures, paintings, drawings, and photographs created by Auguste Bartholdi throughout his career.
Auguste Bartholdi created some of the 19th century's most important monuments, including the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort. The house received official recognition from France's Ministry of Culture in 2011 as a place of national significance.
The museum occupies the former home of Bartholdi himself, and its displays reflect his dedication to sculpting figures of regional significance and historical importance to Alsatian identity. His works throughout the rooms speak to the values he held dear about his native region.
The museum is open Wednesday through Monday with a lunch break in the middle of the day, so check ahead before visiting. Since the collection is compact, a visit fits easily into a longer day exploring Colmar's historic center.
A bronze sculpture called Les Grands Soutiens du Monde stands in the courtyard, representing three fundamental values: work, patriotism, and justice. Many visitors overlook this powerful work even though it stands as one of Bartholdi's most compelling creations.
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