Musée d'art contemporain Fernet-Branca

The Musée d'art contemporain Fernet-Branca is an art museum housed in a former distillery building with three levels spanning about 1,500 square meters (16,000 square feet) of exhibition space. The facility blends original factory elements with modern gallery areas designed for showing contemporary artwork.

The building was constructed in 1909 as a distillery producing Fernet-Branca liqueur in large quantities before production ceased. The vacant factory building was later renovated and reopened in 2004 as an art museum.

The museum features rotating exhibitions that showcase works by artists from around the world exploring contemporary forms of expression. Visitors can experience current artistic movements through regularly updated presentations of international creators.

The museum is located in Saint-Louis near the Swiss border and is open Wednesday through Sunday with natural light flooding all exhibition areas. Nearby cities Strasbourg and Mulhouse are easily accessible by train, making travel to the site convenient.

The nature of the original manufacturing site continues to shape the space, giving the museum an industrial character that sets it apart from typical galleries. This connection between history and contemporary art creates an unusual visitor experience where artworks are shown within a distinctive context.

Location: Saint-Louis

Official opening: 2004

Website: http://fondationfernet-branca.org

GPS coordinates: 47.58480,7.56097

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23