Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg Museum
Major museum housing European paintings and sculptures
Located on Strasbourg's cathedral island, the Musée des Beaux-Arts displays European paintings and sculpture spanning the medieval period to the 20th century.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg at a Glance#
Address: 1 Place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg, France (Palais Rohan)
Website: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/en/musee-des-beaux-arts
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays
Admission: €6-€8 (adult); reduced rates for students/under-26s; check museum for current pricing
About Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg#
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg is a major fine arts museum located in central Strasbourg and is housed within the Palais Rohan complex. It presents a comprehensive collection of European painting and sculpture spanning several centuries.
Galleries display works from the late medieval period through the 19th century, with holdings that include Italian, French, German and Flemish artists alongside regional Alsatian art. The museum arranges its collection chronologically and by school to show artistic development across Europe.
The Palais Rohan building and the museum’s galleries form an important cultural ensemble in Strasbourg’s historical center and are easily reached from the cathedral and other city landmarks.
The museum is located in central Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of France, adjacent to the city’s historic core.
- Collection strengths: Housed in the historic Palais Rohan, the collection concentrates on European paintings and sculpture from the late Middle Ages through the 19th century, with strong regional representation.
How to Get to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg#
The museum is adjacent to Strasbourg Cathedral in the city centre. From Gare Centrale it’s a 10-15 minute walk or a short tram ride (lines A, D to Langstross/Grand’Rue). The Palais Rohan is clearly signposted from the cathedral square.
Tips for Visiting Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg#
- Start on the top floor for a chronological walk that ends in the medieval and Renaissance highlights.
- Look for the Rembrandt-like use of light in several 16th-17th century paintings-gallery walls frame them intentionally.
- Buy a combined Palais Rohan ticket if planning to visit the archaeological or decorative arts sections too.
Best Time to Visit Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg#
Weekdays and mornings are best to avoid groups; pair a visit with the cathedral and a walk along the Ill river.
Weather & Climate near Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg#
Musée des Beaux-Arts 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 |
