Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg
Museum Strasbourg museum of decorative arts and design
Strasbourg’s Musée des Arts décoratifs exhibits furniture, ceramics, glass and regional decorative arts across historic interiors near the cathedral.
A museum devoted to decorative arts, situated in Strasbourg and installed within the historic Palais Rohan. It presents furniture, ceramics, metalwork and interior objects spanning several centuries.
The museum occupies rooms of the Palais Rohan, an 18th-century palace that has housed municipal collections for art and decorative objects. The palace itself dates from the 18th century and has been repurposed as a museum complex containing multiple cultural institutions.
On the Grande Île in central Strasbourg, the museum sits beside Strasbourg Cathedral and within the city’s historic core.
- Location: Located in the Palais Rohan complex on Strasbourg's Grande Île, putting it adjacent to the cathedral and other major municipal museums.
How to Get to Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg #
Strasbourg’s main station is well connected by TGV and regional trains; the Palais Rohan and its museums are a short walk from the cathedral and tram stops in the historic centre.
Tips for Visiting Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg #
- The museum's period rooms and decorative arts displays reward close looking for craft details (marquetry, metalwork).
- Visit on weekday mornings to avoid school groups; temporary exhibitions are well curated and worth checking.
- The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is co‑located with other municipal museums in Strasbourg - pick up a combined ticket if available.
Best Time to Visit Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg #
Spring and autumn are pleasant for mixing museum visits with city walking.
Weather & Climate near Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg #
Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (753 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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