Unterlinden Museum

Colmar

Founded in 1853 by the Schongauer Society, the Unterlinden Museum is one of the must-visit museums in Alsace. Located in Colmar, it offers a journey through nearly 7,000 years of art history, from Prehistory to contemporary creation, along a path where heritage and modernity harmoniously interact.

Its rich collections are displayed within an exceptional architectural ensemble: a 13th-century Dominican convent, the former municipal baths (1906), and a contemporary extension designed by Herzog & De Meuron (2015).

The museum houses major masterpieces, including the famous Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald and Nicolas of Haguenau, as well as significant collections of ancient, modern, and contemporary art.

Permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and a variety of events invite everyone to explore at their own pace, offering a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Alsace.

The Unterlinden Museum original location in the 13th century convent is now linked to the former municipal baths building inaugurated in 1906. The architects Herzog & de Meuron connected the two buildings and added a contemporary extension. An underground gallery con-sisting of three exhibition rooms passes underneath the Place Unterlinden and the canal. It leads to the new building,

Opening hours

Open all year round except 01/01,20/01, 01/05, 01/11 and 25/12, 9 am to 6 pm (closing at 4 pm on December 24 and 31).

Closed on Tuesdays

Accessibility

By bus

Length of visit/event

Half-day

Distance (km) to the nearest station

National tourism and disability label

Mental
Motor

Label oenotourisme

Package visits offered

Visit with guide tool
Guided tour for groups
Free visit

Audience concerned

Adults (individuals)
Couple
Families
Groups
Groups of children
Schools

Size of group

Mini	15

Languages spoken

French German English Coréen Spanish Italian Japanese Dutch

Catering on spot

Cafeteria

Methods of payment

Credit card

Visite guidée : Midi au musée, le bleu