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Musee Alsacien

📍 23-25 Quai Saint-Nicolas, Strasbourg, France (half-timbered houses on the Ill)
Musee Alsacien
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Quick Facts

Location
France, Strasbourg
Category
Museum
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
23-25 Quai Saint-Nicolas, Strasbourg, France (half-timbered houses on the Ill)
Coordinates
48.5791, 7.7506

Introduction

Housed in three linked sixteenth- and seventeenth-century half-timbered houses beside the Ill, the Musée Alsacien is as much about its buildings as its collections, with wooden galleries bridging the interiors. Reconstructed rooms recreate traditional Alsatian life: blackened kitchen hearths with hanging copper pots, carved Stub parlours with tiled stoves that once signalled a family's status, plus regional costumes, ceramics and festival folk art. Wandering through feels like stepping into an Alsatian village of centuries past, and Petite France is only minutes away along the river afterwards.

✨ Highlights

1
Three Old Houses
Half-timbered homes joined by wooden galleries, the museum building is an exhibit in itself.
2
Reconstructed Interiors
Sooty kitchens and stove-warmed Stub parlours bring old Alsatian home life vividly back.
3
Regional Costumes
Embroidered festival dress from across Alsace, displayed in fine detail.
4
Folk Traditions
Wedding customs, Christmas and carnival displays keep the storytelling lively.
5
Riverside Location
Step out onto the Ill riverbank and reach Petite France within minutes.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season:Year-round, with extra atmosphere during the Christmas season.
→Duration:About 1-1.5 hours.
→Transport:Easily reached on foot in the old town, about 10 minutes from the cathedral.
→Food:Petite France nearby is packed with winstubs serving local dishes.
→Photography:Usually permitted without flash; respect signage in galleries.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

The Musée Alsacien page on the official site reads Fermé pour travaux jusqu’en 2028, closed for building work until 2028, and the week the site publishes from 5 to 11 November 2026 shows the museum closed on all seven days. Its address on the page is 23-25 Quai Saint-Nicolas, in half-timbered houses on the Ill.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultThe price list still shows 9 euros full
StudentReduced 5 euros, students included
SeniorVisitors aged 60 or over take the reduced 5 euros
ChildUnder 18 is free
Free AdmissionFree: under 18, registered jobseekers, social aid recipients in the Tôt ou t’Art network, disabled visitors and others listed

The museum is shut for works until 2028 while its line stays in the Strasbourg city museum price table. Sales are at the counter with no online booking and proof is needed for the reduced rate. The same table lists a one-day pass at 20 euros, the Palais Rohan pass at 20 or 15 euros, annual passes at 45, 55 and 110 euros, and cheaper duo and tribu passes for residents of the Collectivité européenne d’Alsace and the Eurodistrict on proof of address.

💡 Tips

• Labels are mostly in French, so grab an audioguide for context.
• Staircases are narrow; leave large bags in the lockers first.
• Combine with Palais Rohan or the Notre-Dame museum for a full museum day.
• Late afternoon light on the river outside makes the half-timbered reflections magical.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Musee Alsacien?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed; The Musée Alsacien page on the official site reads Fermé pour travaux jusqu’en 2028, closed for building work until 2028, and the week the site publishes from 5 to 11 November 2026 shows the museum closed on all seven days. Its address on the page is 23-25 Quai Saint-Nicolas, in half-timbered houses on the Ill.

How much is the admission for Musee Alsacien?

Adult: The price list still shows 9 euros full; Student: Reduced 5 euros, students included; Senior: Visitors aged 60 or over take the reduced 5 euros; Child: Under 18 is free; Free Admission: Free: under 18, registered jobseekers, social aid recipients in the Tôt ou t’Art network, disabled visitors and others listed; The museum is shut for works until 2028 while its line stays in the Strasbourg city museum price table. Sales are at the counter with no online booking and proof is needed for the reduced rate. The same table lists a one-day pass at 20 euros, the Palais Rohan pass at 20 or 15 euros, annual passes at 45, 55 and 110 euros, and cheaper duo and tribu passes for residents of the Collectivité européenne d’Alsace and the Eurodistrict on proof of address.

Any practical tips for visiting Musee Alsacien?

Labels are mostly in French, so grab an audioguide for context. Staircases are narrow; leave large bags in the lockers first.

How long should I spend at Musee Alsacien?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

Details here follow musees.strasbourg.eu; hours, prices and access change with the season and events, so please check musees.strasbourg.eu before you go.