Musée Alsacien
Three Renaissance houses on the Ill River, linked together, showing Alsatian farm life, costumes and festive traditions.
The Musée Alsacien is on Quai Saint-Nicolas, across the water from the cathedral. It consists of several 16th- and 17th-century timber-framed houses connected to one another. Inside, the original wooden beams, tiled stoves and narrow staircases are preserved. The collection covers traditional furniture, painted cupboards, folk costumes including black headdresses with large butterfly bows, religious customs, toys and handicrafts, giving a clear picture of rural Alsatian life. Tickets cost about 7 to 8 euros, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays, so check the official website. The museum is fairly small, and about an hour is enough to see it all.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00; closed Tue (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Batorama Boat Tour
- Palais Rohan
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Maison Kammerzell
- St. Thomas Church, Strasbourg
- Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik)
- Place Kléber
- Place de la République & Neustadt