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Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame: Seven Centuries of Art

Explore seven centuries of art and history at the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame, nestled at the foot of Strasbourg Cathedral.

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Located at the foot of the Strasbourg Cathedral, the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame invites visitors to explore seven centuries of art from Strasbourg and the Upper Rhine region. The museum's rich medieval and Renaissance collections showcase the city's artistic past between the 13th and 16th centuries.

A brief summary to Museum Œuvre Notre-Dame

  • Tuesday 10 am-1 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-1 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-1 pm
  • Friday 10 am-1 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Visit on a Sunday for guided tours of the original architectural drawings at 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
  • Take advantage of the Strasbourg City Card for discounted entry to the museum and other attractions.
  • Don't miss the Gothic garden for a peaceful break.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Strasbourg Cathedral, walk along Place du Château. The Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame is located on the north side of the square, a short walk from the cathedral's main entrance. No cost.

  • Public Transport

    Take tram lines A or D to the Langstross Grand'Rue stop. From there, walk east along Rue Mercière, then turn right onto Place du Château. The museum will be on your left. A single tram ticket costs €1.70.

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The Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame is housed in the historic building of the Œuvre Notre-Dame Foundation, which has been responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Strasbourg Cathedral since the 13th century. The museum's collection includes architectural elements and works of art, such as sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and stained glass, from the Upper Middle Ages to Strasbourg's annexation by France in 1681. The museum showcases masterpieces of statuary from the Strasbourg Cathedral alongside examples of Upper Rhine art from the 15th and 16th centuries. Visitors can admire sculptures by Nicolas Gerhaert de Leyde, paintings by Conrad Witz and Hans Baldung Grien, and stained glass windows by Peter Hemmel d'Andlau. The Gothic garden offers a glimpse into the plants used during the Middle Ages. One of the museum's highlights is the oldest intact figurative stained glass window in France, the Christ of Wissembourg. The museum also displays original statues from the cathedral, offering insight into the development of art in Strasbourg and the Upper Rhine region from the 11th to the 17th century. The museum's collection also includes the statues of the Church and the Synagogue, sculpted in the 13th century. The museum provides a look into Strasbourg's importance as an artistic center where Latin and Germanic influences converged.

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