What makes it 87% Kids-Friendly: Free entry for under-18s, archaeology trail and animal-hunt booklet keep 5-12s involved, but fragile displays and hush rules demand close supervision and curb energetic movement.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time for three museum visits, games and breaks without rushing young children.
Combined Three-Museums Ticket:
Visit Decorative Arts, Fine Arts and Archaeology with one ticket.
Tip: Children under 18 enter free; ask for folding stools at the desk.
Archaeological Museum Discovery Trail:
Explore interactive displays and life-size reconstructions of ancient Alsace.
Tip: Pick up the free activity booklet onsite; plan 30–45 minutes.
“Animals in the Museum” Game:
Follow clues to spot animal figures in the Decorative Arts galleries.
Tip: Collect the game sheet with your ticket; ideal for ages 5–12.
Palace Courtyard & River Terrace:
Stroll the paved courtyard and step onto the terrace overlooking the Ill river.
Tip: Bring a camera for family photos with the cathedral in the background.
Treasure-Hunt Booklet from Tourist Office:
Outdoor riddle walk from the cathedral square to Place du Château.
Tip: Pick up the free booklet at the Tourist Office; wear comfortable shoes.

James Maalouf
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Tara Emami
This is basically 3 museums, on 3 different floors. The day pass would be best if you want to see more than 2 museums. There was also a temporary exhibition. It was amazing to see, but I wish there was an audio guide or a guided tour. There was a written guide which was nice, but it would be much better if you could walk and listen. Also the layout of the museums were a bit confusing. In some ro...
Lucie Bangert
The museum is definitely worth a visit! We visited the museum on the first Sunday of the month, so the entrance was free. Not only can you walk trough the furnished old palace rooms, but there also is an exhibition with artefacts from times up to the Stone Age! Really impressive! And on top, the staff was really friendly.
Lydia
A beautiful building and art. A lot of religious art in the Beaux Arts museum section but a good variety of later art genres. The archaeology museum in its basement is small but well put together with a few reconstructed Roman rooms which work well. The decorative arts museum has the bedrooms of Napoléon and Marie Antoinette in it. Worth a visit, opposite the cathedral. You can buy a 24 hr pass th...
Alexander W. van der Kemp
Must-see museum in Strasbourg. From the permanent exhibition in the basement with a nice history. And the ground level with the official ballroom, meeting rooms. The first level has an impressive collection of paintings well over hundreds of years old. The advantage would be to visit the museum on a cloudy day. The sunlight reflects on the paintings too much and in a professional way the lights ne...
In summer, join free English tours on select Mondays at 15:00. In winter, visit after lunch for quieter galleries and river views.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 adult combined tickets | EUR 24 |
| Snacks & drinks | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 34 |
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