If you're a car enthusiast and find yourself in the Alsace region, this museum is well worth a…read morevisit. Whether or not it is truly the largest automobile collection in the world, it is undoubtedly one of the most impressive collections of historic automobiles you'll ever see, particularly from the pre-1900 and early 20th-century eras. The exhibits begin with an extensive display of hood ornaments before leading visitors through the evolution of the automobile. Highlights include rare and beautifully preserved vehicles from manufacturers such as Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Peugeot, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Renault, and many others. From elegant touring cars and luxury sedans to racing machines and Formula One cars, there is something here for every automotive enthusiast. Plan to spend a half a day exploring the museum, as the collection is enormous and there is far more to see than most visitors expect. Bring a fully charged phone--you'll be taking plenty of photos. The museum is located in Mulhouse. You can take the train or drive as I did from Colmar which is only - 50 minutes drive. It's a great attraction of the Alsace region.

One of the most amazing places I've ever been. Spent 5 hours touring the wonders they have. Then…read morehad a beer and a pretzel as we recalled all the wonderful things we saw. Amazing

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 experience!…read more Entry is uncomplicated and lockers are provided for large bags/purses. Bathrooms are easily accessible. There's also a restaurant on the premises, which is really convenient. Great place to visit, especially if you're an art lover.

"Give me a museum and I'll fill it." -Pablo Picasso…read more It took a bit to find the galleries that I wanted but once there, wow. This is the art I love to see - impressionists galore! On a Tuesday morning, it was pretty quiet without schoolkids or large groups. There was nothing distracting me from enjoying the art. The exhibit of existentialist Bernard Buffet works was magnificent with a number of his pieces. Andy Warhol considered Buffet the "last great artist of Paris." Beyond that, Cy Twombly, Edgar Degas. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh (I've never seen "Marguerite Gachet at the Piano" before and the "Self-Portrait with a Japanese Print" was amazing) , Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse (paintings *and* sculpture!), Alexej Von Jawlensky's "Self-portrait") and more. What museum would be complete without works by Pablo Picasso and Alexander Calder and Salvador Dali? So much to see, so much to enjoy, so much to appreciate. It is one of the greatest art museums in Switzerland and I had a tremendous visit. Gift shop has lots to purchase but the prices for even the smallest prints are very high. I didn't even get a postcard today. [Review 21230 overall - 78 in Switzerland - 195 of 2024.]

Constant banging, ringing bells, and clattering sounds, the Museum Tinguely features the works of…read moreSwiss artist Jean Tinguely. Famous for kinetic sculptures, some of them are quite small and many are massive complex installations with many moving parts. With anything that moves, they are constantly breaking down. The museum does everything possible to ensure the longest life of these artworks. They do not run constantly, instead there are pedals or buttons to push that will activate the sculptures. It was a quiet and rainy Tuesday afternoon so the museum was not at all busy. This gave me nearly exclusive access to the artworks and the small theatre. I particularly enjoyed the movie showing the falling and crashing fluorescent lights. You can expect to spend at least two hours here. Don't miss the upside-down biplane hanging from the ceiling or the fountain in the courtyard! [Review 21233 overall - 81 in Switzerland - 198 of 2024.]

This is without a doubt the strangest museum I have ever been to. In Basel we visited Tinguely…read moreFountain. It's a fountain filled with the craziest contraptions that are almost like perpetual motion machines. They're moving iron sculptures that continuously loop through a short range of motion so it looks like they're walking, bobbing, etc. It was intriguing enough to make me want to visit the museum devoted to the works of this artist. If you have a Basel City Pass (which our hotel provided for free) you can use it to get half off of the admission price. I was not prepared for how large the museum was. I was expecting a little place but this museum is enormous! It houses everything from Tinguely's low-tech earlier works (like a moving hammer that keeps smashing a stuffed animal) to huge contraptions. You can even walk inside the machine with a carousel horse attached to it. It was really interesting reading about this artist and how he came to such prominence. With such strange art exhibits it's not a surprise that the layout of this museum is also strange. That's not necessarily a good thing. For some reason the section at the beginning with the majority of printed signs that tell about Tinguely's history isn't air conditioned. There is a roof to provide shade but it still felt like a sauna and was quite uncomfortable. After that you go through some glass doors and the rest of the experience is air conditioned. Why? Also once you wind your way to the innermost part of the museum we were quite surprised to find that you hit a dead end. You have to backtrack all the way back to get out. Really strange design but I guess not surprising. This was a fun visit that definitely gave us something to talk about!

The birthplace of sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, the structure was updated and turned into a museum…read more Full of images and smaller sculptures and studies of the artists creations. You'll be thinking, why does that name ring a bell? Yes, Bartholdi is best known for having created the Statue of Liberty https://www.yelp.com/biz/statue-of-liberty-new-york-3?hrid=veIzZZ00bJOV6PjEGnFvOg and the Lion of Belfort https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-lion-de-belfort-belfort?uid=hWDybu_KvYLSdEFzGrniTw among other works. Expect to take about an hour to tour the three stories of furniture, models, paintings and photos. Note that the museum closes for lunch. [Review 21179 overall - 98 in France - 142 of 2024.]

This outstanding museum was a pleasant surprise! It is housed in Bartholdi childhood home. He was…read moreborn in Colmar and always had strong rooms and ties to this area. He was a humanist, artist and early ambassador to friendship between nations. He is most famous for Lady Liberty (1876) also know as the Statue of Liberty. That Statue is known around the world and welcomes people to the United States~the land of Liberty. This gift from France is the most famous piece of art in the world! His life, his art and his work are exhibited in this excellent museum!

Un village d'Alsace reconstitué et qui permet de voir à quoi ressemblait le quotidien de nos…read moreancêtres. Différents corps de métiers proposent par ailleurs des reconstitutions, nous voyons ainsi comment travaillaient le barbier et le forgeron par exemple. La balade est très agréable, on flâne dans les rues du village ou des animations sont prévues tout au long de la journée. Des animaux de ferme complètent la visite. Mention spéciale pour le gros bouc barbu qui nous a beaucoup plu!

The museum is amazing, really nice day activity. Would rate it 5/5 for the museum itself!…read more However the animals encountered were treated far from pleasant. I saw an adult cow tied up in a 2m by 2m cowshed with a 0,5m cable around their neck (see pictures). Beside was a young cow, not fully grown, staying in a separate 1 by 1m cage. Both the cows did not have access to food, socialising or water. The adult cow was not able to move freely, having difficulties getting rid of the flies swarming and laying down in their own urine and feces. Both cows were in clear distress. Further on I saw 3 goats, al in the same stable separated by a wall between each goat. The goats seemed to seek attention from the guests walking by, bleating and standing in their window. Their stable was dark and did not seem to provide basic necessities such as socialising and food/grass. They did not have a possibility to go outside. The chickens and geese did seem to have a nice yard including a pond. The turkeys and bigger birds did not have this, they had a closed sanctuary without access to grass. Also noticeable was that the pigs, who had access to both inside and outside facilities, did not have access to grass. Also the mud pool was incredibly small, not even the size of the pig itself. I also encountered 3 horses, staying in a dark stable. The floor was empty without any bedding. The horses, who are normally used to transport humans by carriage, did not seem to want any attention. Instead they faced a dark and cold wall. The donkeys did walk in a grass field. They did seek human interaction, staying by the gate most of the time. Also important to note that it's prohibited to touch or feed the animals. Overall the museum was nice and the time spent was well. Seeing the animals treated so badly did kind of ruin my experience. In my opinion it's unacceptable to tie up an adult cow to a cable 0,5m. By writing this review I hope the museum will take its responsibility in treating the animals better and respect them as living beings rather as part of the museum. Beside this I would recommend this museum as it is very entertaining and calm.

Small museum of one floor of many large rooms. We visited the Matisse exhibition and it was…read moredisplayed well.

This museum was wonderful, filled with art by Pirosmani, Picasso, Thiebaud, Monet, Matisse,…read moreCezanne, Warhol, and an abundance of other artists. It takes quite awhile to go through all the galleries to see everything, especially if you read everything on the walls, too! It was really breathtaking to walk into a gallery and see the large Monet painting "The Water Lily Pond" hanging on a full wall; such a beautiful surprise. His "Water Lilies" was also in the same gallery. Definitely worth the visit and there's a discount offered (50%) when you present your BaselCard, which is a tourist card you can get for free from your hotel. 13.50 CHF (Swiss francs) at the time I went (November, 2023).

This was a very cute museum. With a Many interesting facts from toys throughout the years. It was…read morenice that they had some binders full of English explanation as well They also have a puppet show in French just ask the front desk for the times when it runs. The only thing that was annoying was at 10 minutes before the museum close they asked us to leave. Plus 10 minutes before that they were already turning off lights and such. When we pay for a ticket it's only fair that we get to stay till the closing time.

This museum has an extensive collection of toys over three floors. On the top is model trains. The…read moresecond floor is devoted to dolls and the first floor has vintage toys through the eras. The temporary exhibit on toy aviation was great too! Lots of Legos and Playmobils. Tons of places for kids yo play or create! Great family museum with something for everyone.