Strasbourg Historical Museum Museum
Museum chronicling Strasbourg's urban and social history
The Strasbourg Historical Museum charts the city's urban past through maps, models and period displays; visitors come for local context on the Grande Île and civic life.
Strasbourg Historical Museum at a Glance#
Address: Strasbourg Historical Museum, 2 Rue du Vieux Marché aux Poissons, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm; closed Mondays
Admission: €5-€8 (adult; concessions available)
About Strasbourg Historical Museum#
A municipal museum dedicated to the history of Strasbourg, documenting the city’s political, social and urban development through objects, models and archival material. It covers periods from medieval times through the 19th and 20th centuries.
The museum’s collections were assembled by municipal authorities to preserve the city’s material history and support research and public education about Strasbourg’s past. The institution curates both permanent and temporary displays drawn from civic archives and archaeological finds.
Located on Strasbourg’s Grande Île in the historic centre, within walking distance of the cathedral and principal historic streets.
- City model: Contains a detailed scale model and numerous artefacts that illustrate Strasbourg’s urban development from the medieval period to the modern era.
How to Get to Strasbourg Historical Museum#
The museum is a short walk from Strasbourg Cathedral and is well served by tram lines that circulate the historic centre.
Tips for Visiting Strasbourg Historical Museum#
- Start at the ground floor to get a sense of Strasbourg's medieval urban development.
- Check the museum's schedule for temporary exhibitions that sometimes focus on local civic stories.
- Combine the visit with a walk around the Petite France district and the cathedral.
Best Time to Visit Strasbourg Historical Museum#
Spring and autumn provide comfortable visits and pleasant walking weather.
Weather & Climate near Strasbourg Historical Museum#
Strasbourg Historical Museum'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 |
