Alsatian Museum

The Alsatian Museum is a regional ethnographic museum with over 5000 objects housed in three interconnected Renaissance timber-framed buildings along the Ill river. The collection displays household items, tools, and clothing that record everyday life from pre-industrial times.

The museum was founded in 1902 and opened in 1907 as a response to preserve regional identity during a period of external cultural pressures. This effort reflected a desire to protect local traditions against dominant outside influences.

The collection displays traditional clothing, furniture, and religious objects that reflect everyday life from centuries past. These rooms give visitors a direct sense of local customs and material practices.

The museum sits near the Porte de l'Hôpital tram stop and is easy to reach by public transport. Plan to spend several hours wandering through the rooms at your own pace to absorb the details.

The museum connects three historical buildings through a network of staircases and passages in a maze-like layout. This unusual structure turns the visit into a journey of discovery where it is easy to lose track of time.

Location: Strasbourg

Address: 23-25 Quai Saint-Nicolas, 67000 Strasbourg

Phone: +33368985152

Website: https://musees.strasbourg.eu/musee-alsacien

GPS coordinates: 48.57919,7.75067

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41