Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
Quick Facts
- Location
- France, Strasbourg
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed · Tuesday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-18:00 · The MAMCS page states the museum is open every day except Monday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm on weekdays and a continuous 10am to 6pm at the weekend. Public holidays bring extra closures: the calendar shown for November 2026 lists Wednesday 11 November, the Armistice Day, as Fermé. The address given on the page is 1 place Hans-Jean-Arp, the same building as the museum library and auditorium, close to the railway station.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Full price 9 euros · Student: Reduced price 5 euros, students included · The reduced rate needs proof and covers students, people aged 60 or more, large family card holders, groups of 25 and up, Strasbourg City Card holders, guided parties, CEZAM and works council tickets, sitting and former councillors, museum and Eurométropole staff, orchestra and opera players and Culture ministry card holders. Entry covers the temporary shows. Tickets are sold at the counter, with no online purchase or booking offered.
- Address
- 1 place Hans-Jean-Arp, Strasbourg, France (same building as the museum library and auditorium, near the station)
- Coordinates
- 48.5796, 7.7462
Introduction
Strasbourg's Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain opened in 1994 on the banks of the Ill, its elongated glass hull resembling a ship moored against the orange rooftops of the old town. The collection runs from the 1870s to the present day, spanning Impressionism, Kandinsky, contemporary video and installation art, with a dedicated space for Strasbourg-born illustrator Tomi Ungerer. A surprise for many visitors is the museum's monumental canvases by Gustave Dore, several metres tall and theatrically displayed. Finish on the rooftop terrace for a view across the river toward the cathedral spire.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
The MAMCS page states the museum is open every day except Monday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm on weekdays and a continuous 10am to 6pm at the weekend. Public holidays bring extra closures: the calendar shown for November 2026 lists Wednesday 11 November, the Armistice Day, as Fermé. The address given on the page is 1 place Hans-Jean-Arp, the same building as the museum library and auditorium, close to the railway station.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Full price 9 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Reduced price 5 euros, students included |
| Senior | Visitors aged 60 and over take the 5 euro reduced rate |
| Child | Under 18 is free |
| Free Admission | Free of charge: anyone under 18, registered jobseekers, recipients of social aid or of an insertion structure in the Tôt ou t’Art network, disabled visitors and others on the published list |
The reduced rate needs proof and covers students, people aged 60 or more, large family card holders, groups of 25 and up, Strasbourg City Card holders, guided parties, CEZAM and works council tickets, sitting and former councillors, museum and Eurométropole staff, orchestra and opera players and Culture ministry card holders. Entry covers the temporary shows. Tickets are sold at the counter, with no online purchase or booking offered.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain?
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; The MAMCS page states the museum is open every day except Monday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm on weekdays and a continuous 10am to 6pm at the weekend. Public holidays bring extra closures: the calendar shown for November 2026 lists Wednesday 11 November, the Armistice Day, as Fermé. The address given on the page is 1 place Hans-Jean-Arp, the same building as the museum library and auditorium, close to the railway station.
How much is the admission for Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain?
Adult: Full price 9 euros; Student: Reduced price 5 euros, students included; Senior: Visitors aged 60 and over take the 5 euro reduced rate; Child: Under 18 is free; Free Admission: Free of charge: anyone under 18, registered jobseekers, recipients of social aid or of an insertion structure in the Tôt ou t’Art network, disabled visitors and others on the published list; The reduced rate needs proof and covers students, people aged 60 or more, large family card holders, groups of 25 and up, Strasbourg City Card holders, guided parties, CEZAM and works council tickets, sitting and former councillors, museum and Eurométropole staff, orchestra and opera players and Culture ministry card holders. Entry covers the temporary shows. Tickets are sold at the counter, with no online purchase or booking offered.
Any practical tips for visiting Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain?
The first Sunday of the month is often free; arrive early to beat the crowds. The rooftop terrace is a favourite spot to photograph the cathedral, best at dusk.
How long should I spend at Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain?
A typical visit takes About 2 hours.
