Originally a 13-th century Dominican convent and later a public baths building, the Unterlinden…read moreMuseum has a tremendous collection of international and local artifacts and relics that date back to prehistoric times. The museum was established in 1849 and opened to the general public in 1853. Sculptures, artworks and the amazing Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald (sculpted and painted in 1512-1516). So many more medieval and historic items to see. Expect your tour to take at least two hours and if it's cold, keep your coat on. Much of the museum is not air conditioned or heated but there are WCs throughout. [Review 21176 overall - 95 in France - 139 of 2024.]

This museum has a beautiful collection of art. Most impressive (to me!) are the wooden panels that…read morewere behind the alter in the chapel. The Audioguides are 2 euros per person and are very much worth purchasing. Tip: You can buy a Colmar pass across the plaza at the Visitor Center for about 30 euros per person which gets you into all the museums (except the chocolate factory) as well as the train and boat tours. Worth it if you are visiting for more than one day!

According to multiple sources, this is the largest automobile collection in the world. I don't know…read moreabout that (the Ford in Dearborn, the Volo in Illinois, the Technik in Sinsheim and the National Auto Museum in Reno seem larger - see https://www.yelp.com/collection/0cY-NQxr4PY3Wntj3uA-xw). This is certainly the largest collection of pre-1900's and pre-1920's. Starting with a display of hood ornaments and then continuing with cars throughout the years, this is a massive exhibit. An 1894 Panhard-Levassor, 1898 Peugeot, 1930 Maserati Biplace Sport Type 2000, 1936 Mercedes-Benz Type 500K, 1930 Bugatti Roaster Type 43A, 1934 Citroen 7-A Berline, 1942 Arzens L'Oeuf Biplace, 1986 Trabant, 1913 Violet-Bogey Torpedo Type A. So many more. Ferrari, Aston-Martin, Alfa-Romeo, Renault. Coupes and sedans and racecars (open wheel, closed wheel, F1). It is a half day at least. Plan ahead with snacks and a full battery on your phone. The museum is a short walk from the tram station which in turn is a few stops from the Mulhouse railway station. It's easy to access if you are in the Alsace region. Don't miss out! [Review 21195 overall - 113 in France - 159 of 2024.]

While in France, my partner wanted to see the car museum in Mulhouse and didn't disappoint as car…read moreenthusiast like himself. The train tickets were booked the day before. Being it was almost a 4 hour ride to the Alsace Lorraine region (northeast of France), we went 1st class which was smooth, quiet and prompt. Being in that class, free wifi was offered but didn't work the entire trip. The museum collection was once the pride and joy of two brothers, one of whom was totally obsessed with cars. They were known as the Schlumpf Brothers, Hans and Fritz. They founded a successful wool company in Mulhouse and began buying vintage cars in 1957. There are more than 450 cars in the collection. The vast majority of them date from the first days of car production to the 1970s. More recent additions include a series of grand prix racing cars. The most expensive, a Bugatti Royale, one of only six in the world, just doesn't have a price tag. From end March to beginning of November, you can drive on the track. You can actually pick from a selection of awesome cars. It does cost extra to do this (from 40 euros) . Cité de L'Automobile Musée was extraordinary, extravagant and extremely fascinating to everyone but especially those who are into cars.

Nice experience!…read more Entry is uncomplicated and lockers are provided for large bags/purses. Bathrooms are easily accessible. There's also a restaurant on the premises, which is really convenient. Great place to visit, especially if you're an art lover.

"Give me a museum and I'll fill it." -Pablo Picasso…read more It took a bit to find the galleries that I wanted but once there, wow. This is the art I love to see - impressionists galore! On a Tuesday morning, it was pretty quiet without schoolkids or large groups. There was nothing distracting me from enjoying the art. The exhibit of existentialist Bernard Buffet works was magnificent with a number of his pieces. Andy Warhol considered Buffet the "last great artist of Paris." Beyond that, Cy Twombly, Edgar Degas. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh (I've never seen "Marguerite Gachet at the Piano" before and the "Self-Portrait with a Japanese Print" was amazing) , Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse (paintings *and* sculpture!), Alexej Von Jawlensky's "Self-portrait") and more. What museum would be complete without works by Pablo Picasso and Alexander Calder and Salvador Dali? So much to see, so much to enjoy, so much to appreciate. It is one of the greatest art museums in Switzerland and I had a tremendous visit. Gift shop has lots to purchase but the prices for even the smallest prints are very high. I didn't even get a postcard today. [Review 21230 overall - 78 in Switzerland - 195 of 2024.]

Constant banging, ringing bells, and clattering sounds, the Museum Tinguely features the works of…read moreSwiss artist Jean Tinguely. Famous for kinetic sculptures, some of them are quite small and many are massive complex installations with many moving parts. With anything that moves, they are constantly breaking down. The museum does everything possible to ensure the longest life of these artworks. They do not run constantly, instead there are pedals or buttons to push that will activate the sculptures. It was a quiet and rainy Tuesday afternoon so the museum was not at all busy. This gave me nearly exclusive access to the artworks and the small theatre. I particularly enjoyed the movie showing the falling and crashing fluorescent lights. You can expect to spend at least two hours here. Don't miss the upside-down biplane hanging from the ceiling or the fountain in the courtyard! [Review 21233 overall - 81 in Switzerland - 198 of 2024.]

This is without a doubt the strangest museum I have ever been to. In Basel we visited Tinguely…read moreFountain. It's a fountain filled with the craziest contraptions that are almost like perpetual motion machines. They're moving iron sculptures that continuously loop through a short range of motion so it looks like they're walking, bobbing, etc. It was intriguing enough to make me want to visit the museum devoted to the works of this artist. If you have a Basel City Pass (which our hotel provided for free) you can use it to get half off of the admission price. I was not prepared for how large the museum was. I was expecting a little place but this museum is enormous! It houses everything from Tinguely's low-tech earlier works (like a moving hammer that keeps smashing a stuffed animal) to huge contraptions. You can even walk inside the machine with a carousel horse attached to it. It was really interesting reading about this artist and how he came to such prominence. With such strange art exhibits it's not a surprise that the layout of this museum is also strange. That's not necessarily a good thing. For some reason the section at the beginning with the majority of printed signs that tell about Tinguely's history isn't air conditioned. There is a roof to provide shade but it still felt like a sauna and was quite uncomfortable. After that you go through some glass doors and the rest of the experience is air conditioned. Why? Also once you wind your way to the innermost part of the museum we were quite surprised to find that you hit a dead end. You have to backtrack all the way back to get out. Really strange design but I guess not surprising. This was a fun visit that definitely gave us something to talk about!

A must-see venue in Straßburg, preferably on your first day there to get a feel for the history,…read morecraft, cuisine and lore of this gorgeous area of France/Germany (I know it's technically 'france', but let's get real). Give yourself enough time to really imbibe the experience! We had only two hours and had to rush through the final rooms, to my chagrin. History and art lovers in particular will find a wealth of information here. Don't. Miss. It.

One of my favorite museums in France. It's small, so it doesn't take all day to see. It's…read moreinformative without being boring. It has a lot of local artifacts. It's inexpensive. Go!

From the owner: Une collection colossale Pas moins de 9000 oeuvres sont en la possession de Reinfold Würth. Grâce à…read morece musée, des tableaux de grands maîtres comme Baselitz, Munch, Vasarely ou Kirchner sont dévoilées sur les 800 m2 dédiés aux expositions. Fort d'une expérience similaire en Allemagne, il s'agit de l'une des plus belles collections privées d'art moderne et contemporain de l'Hexagone.

This was a very cute museum. With a Many interesting facts from toys throughout the years. It was…read morenice that they had some binders full of English explanation as well They also have a puppet show in French just ask the front desk for the times when it runs. The only thing that was annoying was at 10 minutes before the museum close they asked us to leave. Plus 10 minutes before that they were already turning off lights and such. When we pay for a ticket it's only fair that we get to stay till the closing time.

This museum has an extensive collection of toys over three floors. On the top is model trains. The…read moresecond floor is devoted to dolls and the first floor has vintage toys through the eras. The temporary exhibit on toy aviation was great too! Lots of Legos and Playmobils. Tons of places for kids yo play or create! Great family museum with something for everyone.