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.
Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg at a Glance#
Address: Musée des Arts décoratifs, Strasbourg, France (in the Palais Rohan complex)
Website: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/
Hours: Wed-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays (confirm local schedule)
Admission: €6-€9 (adult; concessions available)
About Musée des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 41 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | 0° | 44 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 3° - 11° | 5° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 9° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 91 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 20° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.5h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 20° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 61 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 60 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 55 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
