A must-see venue in Straßburg, preferably on your first day there to get a feel for the history,…read morecraft, cuisine and lore of this gorgeous area of France/Germany (I know it's technically 'france', but let's get real). Give yourself enough time to really imbibe the experience! We had only two hours and had to rush through the final rooms, to my chagrin. History and art lovers in particular will find a wealth of information here. Don't. Miss. It.

Admission is €6, and half off if you are a student. There is plenty to see, and it's all very…read moreinteresting. The museum itself is historical: it's been around over 100 years. The museum is actually 3 old Alsatian residences in Strasbourg, filled with daily insight on the lives of people in the region in the 18th and 19th centuries. It's almost like a maze, in fact, I am not even sure if I saw everything because there was just so much. It takes you out onto the porches in the courtyard on ocassion. I would want to live here even now, if it wasn't a museum. One of the neatest parts was a room full of antique toys, from dolls sporting gigantic bows to elaborate miniature toy kitchens. You can see agricultural items, religious items, to a typical Alsatian kitchen set up for the time period, down to the pots meant for preserving butter. If you are in Strasbourg, this is a must see.

From the owner: Une collection colossale Pas moins de 9000 oeuvres sont en la possession de Reinfold Würth. Grâce à…read morece musée, des tableaux de grands maîtres comme Baselitz, Munch, Vasarely ou Kirchner sont dévoilées sur les 800 m2 dédiés aux expositions. Fort d'une expérience similaire en Allemagne, il s'agit de l'une des plus belles collections privées d'art moderne et contemporain de l'Hexagone.

Originally a 13-th century Dominican convent and later a public baths building, the Unterlinden…read moreMuseum has a tremendous collection of international and local artifacts and relics that date back to prehistoric times. The museum was established in 1849 and opened to the general public in 1853. Sculptures, artworks and the amazing Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald (sculpted and painted in 1512-1516). So many more medieval and historic items to see. Expect your tour to take at least two hours and if it's cold, keep your coat on. Much of the museum is not air conditioned or heated but there are WCs throughout. [Review 21176 overall - 95 in France - 139 of 2024.]

This museum has a beautiful collection of art. Most impressive (to me!) are the wooden panels that…read morewere behind the alter in the chapel. The Audioguides are 2 euros per person and are very much worth purchasing. Tip: You can buy a Colmar pass across the plaza at the Visitor Center for about 30 euros per person which gets you into all the museums (except the chocolate factory) as well as the train and boat tours. Worth it if you are visiting for more than one day!

Nice museum with an interesting mix of modern and contemporary art. Some pieces were really…read moreimpressive and unique, though a few exhibits felt a bit underwhelming. The space is well organized and easy to walk through, and it wasn't too crowded which made it more enjoyable. Worth a visit if you're into modern art.

Fabulous. Contemporary art usually goes right over my head but that wasn't a big piece of the…read moredisplays here when I visited Strasbourg in November 2021. Modern art, yes. Political art, not so much. My visit started with a large exhibit explaining the history and origin of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. Me, I love a rounding rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. When done properly, it gives me goosebumps. So to have this opportunity to learn about this song was interesting and enjoyable. From the "Chant de Guerre" that was the battle hymn for the Army of the Rhine and adapted to become Chant des Marsellois and subsequently La Marseillaise. From 1792 and through the 19th and 20th centuries, it represented a rallying hymn in the struggles for freedom. It was even taken up by Chinese students demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in 1989. Other exhibits included sculptures and art pieces and portraits, many of them absolutely interesting. I particularly enjoyed "Three Elements" (1925) by Vasilly Kandinsky and bought a print of it in the gift shop. Masks are required throughout the museum and QR codes were checked at entry. The cloakroom is currently closed. Expect to spend at least 90 minutes touring the art. [Review 16448 overall - 82 in France - 1956 of 2021.]

Located in the Palais Rohan, the Musée des Beaux-Arts has all the curb appeal you could possibly…read morewant. Grand entrance courtyard in a beautiful 1730s building located adjacent to the Strasbourg Cathedral. The museum contains a large collection of Italian, Flemish, French and Dutch paintings and sculptures. On large exhibit of 19th century French artist Jean-Jacques Henner was quite nicely presented with portraits and still life and his award winning "Adam and Eve Discover the Body of Abel". I did not get the impression the building is especially handicapped accessible as the entrance required a staircase. In November 2021, they are checking COVID codes for entry. If there is a cloakroom, it is currently closed. [Review 16441 overall - 75 in France - 1949 of 2021.]

It wasn't the lack of airconditioning in this place that annoyed me, but rather that there were…read morethree sections and you had to pay seperately for each of the sections, though you did get a discount if you bought more than one section. However, they would only sell me one, claiming that I couldn't walk through more than one, though I'll give them credit for not wanting me to waste my money. Still, despite those issues, this place is still a pretty awesome museum with some pretty awesome artwork.

A wonderful, well organized museum that effectively brings Strasbourg's rich history to life…read morethrough creative and effective narratives (except for one) and tactile exhibits. My reason for 3 stars however is the surprising and distressing downplay of the plight of Strasbourg's jews during the nazi occupation and the heroes and villains that determined their ultimate fate. Aside from a few subtle references (there were occasional mentions) there was virtually no mention of the rise of antisemitism and the horrors inflicted on the community. The narrative chosen by the museum felt intentional leaving me to feel that 80 years later France is still ambivalent about its relationship with its Jewish community. They could have made mention of any of the numerous stories to tell such as: The "Nazi University of Strasbourg's" use of fresh Jewish specimens to experiment on as guinea pigs and where Dr. August Hirt stored them in a special liquid until needed. The posthumous award given to Chief Rabbi of France, Rene Hirschler (who was awarded the Medal of Resistance), who at great risk helped British officers flee to safety and remained in communication with the community in an effort to help them keep their spirits up. The award also given to Strasbourg Police Commissioner, Alfred Thimmesch, for -- at great risk--creating false documents for Jewish families, saving dozens and countless generations in the process. ......but no. And my feelings about this beautiful city and France in general is sadly diminished as a result.

From the owner: Rendez-vous avec l'histoire... Logé depuis 1920 dans l'Ancienne Grande Boucherie (1588), le musée a…read morepour mission d'évoquer l'histoire du cadre urbain ainsi que l'histoire politique, économique et sociale de Strasbourg. Réouvert en juin 2007, c'est l'occasion de (re)découvrir ce musée qui a effectué d'importantes rénovations de ses collections tout en les agrémentant de nouvelles pièces.

Between the low quality video projected on a large screen., improper lighting, The incredible…read moreamounts of spelling mistakes on all the informative signs (in all three languages!), the fading of colours of all the prints on display and the tackiness of all the props... this place wasn't that bad haha it's informative. I wouldn't recommend anyone go for the tour but rather their chocolates are alright. This place is very touristy and we managed to go on a day where we where the only people in there. Crowded I probably would have given it a one star. The service was kind and generous, offering extra free chocolates after purchasing some from their shop. The tour encompasses a series of corridors filled with displays and paragraphs explaining the journey of the coco bean from the Aztecs to the coast of Spain and its spread throughout Europe. It's actually quite an interesting story though one I would recommend people read on Wikipedia's pages. Reading all the signs expect it to take about 40 minutes. If you decide not to you can be out in 15. After all of this though, for those who care more about the taste of chocolate rather than its looks. They have reduced prices bags of chocolates that are deemed ugly but just as tasty and at a price that makes you buy several. We where lucky to find that during December they had a buy two bags and receive a third for free... Let's just say we walked out with a lot of chocolate for not very much. €11.50 for 500g

From the owner: Visitez avec vos sens Lieu unique entièrement dédié au chocolat, le musée Les Secrets du chocolat…read morece sont 800m² consacré au cacao et à sa transformation. Il est organisé autour de différents espaces thématiques : un amphithéâtre, un musée, un atelier de démonstration, un salon de thé et un espace découverte de l'univers du chocolat. Au cours de votre visite vous découvrirez toute l'histoire du chocolat, de sa découverte à nos jours, ainsi que son parcours de la fève jusqu'au produits industriels que nous connaissons. Un musée qui ravira les petits et les grands curieux gourmands.

We really had a blast here! My family (2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 2 kids aged 3-5) went in…read moreevery room. There are small, medium, and large music boxes that you can put a coin in and they play and some of them have moving parts and animation - the kids loved it! There are old clocks, traditional clothing from long ago, and a fake mine shaft with gems and stones. There is a nice little cafe and clean restrooms.