10 Art Museums in Alsace That You Shouldn't Miss

L'Institut d'Archéologie classique de la Faculté de Sciences Historiques de l'Université de Strasbourg conserve la plus importante collection archéologique universitaire de France. Elle fut constituée dans le dernier quart du XIXe siècle par Adolf Michaelis, premier titulaire de la chaire d'Archéologique Classique, dans un but essentiellement pédagogique. Elle était à l'origine exposée sur une surface avoisinant les 1500m² au premier étage du Palais Universitaire. Elle est désormais conservée dans plusieurs salles situées au rez-de-jardin du bâtiment.

The castle of the Prince-Abbot of Murbach never stopped adapting to its numerous owners. For decades it has hosted industrial productions before being transformed into a villa in the 19th century. Today, the Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (CIAP) recounts this history and the history of the Guebwiller Region in an interactive manner.

An art museum with a sampling of regional work completed between the 11th and 17th centuries.

Vast collection of paintings and sculptures features the Retable d'Issenheim (Issenheim Altarpiece,) considered to be the most important piece of art in the museum.

A jeweller of exceptional gifts and an immense master glassmaker, René Lalique is one of the great artists of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. For 100 years, Lalique creations have been produced at Wingen-sur-Moder inAlsace. It is in this region, with its great glassmaking tradition, that the Musée Lalique has opened, a place to celebrate the memory of the artist and his heirs, worthy of their genius and influence.Unique in Europe and deeply rooted in its history.

Created in December 2000, and recognised for its public utility in 2005, the Fondation François Schneider has been carrying out its dual educational and artistic roles ever since it was founded. The Foundation enables secondary school pupils from underprivileged backgrounds to access higher education by offering them grants. It also assists contemporary artists working on the theme of water, supporting their creative process and the diffusion of their work. Founded in 2013 in a former spa resort in the Alsatian village of Wattwiller, the Centre d’Art Contemporain offers visitors over 2,500m2 of exhibition space dedicated to the theme of water. A former bottling workshop transformed and expanded to become an art gallery, its architecture is bright and transparent. The building also boasts a panoramic terrace, a bookstore, a café and an auditorium.

Encounter with the invisible world - Unique world collection The Chateau Vodou is a unique museum, which houses the world's largest private collection of West African vodou artefacts. Every exhibt has been used as part of religious practices: ancestor worship, medicine, divination, witchcraft and other major life events. Through an evocative display, visitors may discover a fascinating culture and a belief system that is still widely practiced today. The museum's collections originate in Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria. Their mysteries are showcased in an exceptional location: a water tower from 1878. Schedule : The tours are guided audio in German or English French. Guided tours available daily (groups of 8 or more). Advance booking required. Groups tour are guided (French German or english) The tour takes about an hour. The building is equipped with a lift.