Musée Jean-Frédéric Oberlin

The Musée Jean-Frédéric Oberlin is a house museum in Waldersbach that documents the life and work of a reformist educator who served his region. Inside you find personal belongings, teaching materials, and scientific instruments that show how this person tried to transform village life.

In the 1700s this educator introduced new teaching methods and social programs to the isolated Ban de la Roche region in the mountains. His work was among the first efforts to fight poverty and lack of schooling in this mountain area.

The displays show how Ban de la Roche residents worked and lived together as families in their mountain community. The exhibited items reveal how new learning methods helped people improve their everyday lives and social bonds.

The museum sits in a rural setting in the Vosges mountains and offers a quiet place to spend time exploring. It helps to check opening times before visiting, as hours change depending on the season.

The museum holds original documents and objects showing how this educator designed toys and learning tools for young children more than two centuries ago. These early designs are considered forerunners of modern kindergarten teaching.

Location: Waldersbach

Official opening: 1958

Opening Hours: April-September 10:00-19:00; April-September Tuesday "Tuesdays by reservation"; October-March Monday,Wednesday-Saturday 14:00-18:00 || "mornings by reservation"; October-March Tuesday off; Holidays off

Phone: +33388973027

Website: http://musee-oberlin.com

GPS coordinates: 48.41490,7.21472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26