Museums Celebrate
Art, Heritage, and Wonder
In Strasbourg, Christmas is also celebrated through the city’s heritage and museum collections . True to its “City of Arts and Crafts ” designation, the city transforms its museums into true venues for celebration and discovery. Combining history, art, and traditions , each museum offers a program that blends unique exhibitions, guided tours, family workshops , and concerts , so that visitors of all ages can explore the cultural richness of the “Christmas Capital” from a fresh perspective.
The collections come to life and the palaces are illuminated to tell their stories in a new way: paintings, sculptures, and antique objects take on a new life in a warm and magical atmosphere, where each piece inspires wonder and curiosity. Visitors can thus discover the historical treasures of Strasbourg and Alsace, while immersing themselves in the world of artisans and traditional crafts that have made the city famous for centuries.
Through these festivities, Strasbourg offers visitors a complete immersion in its history, art , and heritage , while celebrating local craftsmanship and contemporary creativity. The museums become spaces for gathering and sharing, where visitors can wander, learn, and marvel at the rhythm of the lights, sounds, and stories told in each room. Christmas at the museums in Strasbourg is a time when art and tradition come together to create unique and unforgettable memories .
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December 5, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., continuously at the Museum of Decorative Arts: “Decorate the Christmas Tree” workshop
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., running continuously at the Archaeological Museum: family Christmas stories with music
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., continuously at the Museum of Fine Arts: Christmas stories for the whole family with music
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Snack time with Mannele treats
For children ages 4 and up, subject to availability.
Learn moreChristmas at the Palace
Three museums come together for a festive weekend: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Archaeological Museum at the Palais Rohan. Tours, workshops, and a gourmet snack will delight visitors of all ages.
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The Jardin des Sciences invites you to enjoy a wealth of discoveries! At the Planetarium, let yourself be amazed by “The Sky Around Christmas,” share in the “Pink Floyd” musical experience, or immerse yourself in Michel Ocelot’s world with “The Three-Eared Rabbits.”
Extend your visit with the collections in the Jardin des Sciences cultural district, the Botanical Garden, and the Seismology and Zoology Museums.
Learn moreChristmas at the Science Garden
At the Jardin des Sciences, explore a place where science, nature, and rare collections shed light on the mysteries of life.
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This timeless journey tells the story of the RMS Titanic from a whole new perspective and lets you discover more than 300 period artifacts, spectacular reconstructions of parts of the ship, never-before-seen 3D images, and video animations made possible by cutting-edge technology.
Learn moreTitanic: An Immersive Journey
Embark on a timeless journey into the heart of the legend of the Titanic.
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From the city’s origins to its European influence, discover the history of its Christmas markets as well. The audio tour is available in five languages: French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian. For children ages 6 and up.
Learn moreExplore Strasbourg with NOOTOOS
Comfortably seated in deck chairs, immerse yourself in 2,000 years of Strasbourg’s history through this immersive video-mapping show, which blends images, music, and storytelling at the Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Protestant Church.
