The museum is located in the Villa Greiner, a building that dates back to the late 19th century.
Tomi Ungerer was an internationally acclaimed artist whose work was frequently censored in the United States during the 1960s.
The collection includes original illustrations for famous children's books such as 'The Three Robbers' and 'Moon Man'.
The museum holds one of the most important collections of graphic art in Europe.
Ungerer’s donation to the city of Strasbourg in 1975 formed the foundation for the current collection.
The artist personally oversaw the selection of works that established the museum's initial core exhibition.
The Tomi Ungerer Museum is housed within the 19th-century Villa Greiner in Strasbourg and is dedicated to the works of the Alsatian artist and illustrator Tomi Ungerer. The collection includes over 11,000 drawings, 2,000 toys, and an extensive archive of posters and children's book illustrations. The museum functions as an international reference point for the graphic arts, featuring rotating exhibitions that highlight the technical and satirical range of Ungerer’s career. Visitors explore his diverse artistic output, spanning from political activism and erotic art to whimsical children’s literature. The facility also manages the artist's personal collection of antique toys, which are displayed in periodically updated themed exhibits. It is one of the few museums worldwide entirely devoted to the art of illustration.
The elegant staircase and architectural details inside the historic Villa Greiner.
Check the official website for current temporary exhibition themes before visiting, as they change every few months.
Look for the display cases featuring his collection of mechanical toys, which are often a highlight for younger visitors.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Place de la République to see the significant architecture of the Imperial Quarter.
Do not expect to see the entire collection at once; the museum rotates its exhibits frequently due to the light-sensitivity of the original paper works.
Closed on Tuesdays.
