Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

The Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain) houses a public collection focused on art from the late 19th century to the present. It presents painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography and new media.

Galleries are organised to show movements and individual artists across modern and contemporary practice, often including rotating temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent holdings. The museum’s displays aim to connect regional, national and international developments in modern art.

Established as a civic museum to present modern and contemporary art, the institution has developed its holdings through acquisitions, donations and exhibition programming tied to Strasbourg’s cultural role in the region.

The museum is located in central Strasbourg in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, within the city’s cultural quarter and accessible from the historic centre.

Collection range: The collection spans late 19th-century modernism through 20th- and 21st-century contemporary art across painting, sculpture, prints and new media.

How to Get to Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art #

Located in central Strasbourg close to the Place de la République / quai area. From the city’s tram network, get off at the main interchange “Homme de Fer” and walk a short distance (generally under 10 minutes) to the museum; many central tram and bus lines serve that interchange. By car the museum is in the central district and reachable from Strasbourg-Ville station by a short tram or bus ride or a 10-20 minute walk depending on route.

Tips for Visiting Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art #

Go right at opening on a weekday to see the permanent collection before weekend visitors arrive and to have more time for temporary shows.
Use the museum's main entrance on Place Hans‑Jean‑Arp to avoid confusion with nearby tourist routes; it sits within easy walking distance of La Petite France so combine both for a single outing.
If you want quieter galleries, schedule your visit outside school holiday weeks and mid‑day guided-visit hours, when the museum tends to be busiest.

Best Time to Visit Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art #

The Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is easiest to enjoy on weekday visits during spring or early autumn when crowds are smaller.

Low season (lighter crowds)

November-February (outside school breaks) · ~-1-7°C

Winter weekdays are generally quieter inside the museum, though some Paris museums have holiday spikes.

Shoulder seasons (best overall)

March-May and September-October · ~8-18°C

Mild weather around the city and moderate visitor numbers make these months pleasant for museum visits.

High season (busiest)

June-August · ~18-28°C

Summer brings more tourists and longer queues; visit early in the day or on weekday afternoons to avoid peak crowds.

Weather & Climate near Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art #

Climate

Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art'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 (733 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

15.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 25°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

1° – 6°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

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