Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Art museum in Palais Rohan, Strasbourg, France
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg is an art museum housed in the Palais Rohan, displaying European paintings from the 14th through the 19th century. The works are arranged across multiple floors of the building, guiding visitors through different artistic periods.
The museum was founded in 1890 and received national institution status in 2003. This recognition reflected the growing importance of its collections within French cultural heritage.
The collections feature works by major European painters such as Giotto, Memling, Botticelli, and Rubens, each representing different artistic traditions. Visitors can observe how painting techniques and subject matter evolved across the centuries.
The museum is centrally located and easy to reach from most parts of the city. Information is available on-site to help visitors understand the displays.
The building itself, the Palais Rohan, was originally the residence of a bishop and cardinal. The rooms still retain the feel of a royal palace with their high ceilings and decoratively designed walls.
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