The museum's grand nave is 104 meters long, designed to act as a public street running through the building.
It houses a significant collection of works by Gustave Doré, a Strasbourg native, donated by his family.
The rooftop terrace is paved with a replica of a Kandinsky painting design.
The museum holds a specialized collection of musical instruments and works related to the Fluxus movement.
The architectural design was intentionally meant to mirror the light and transparency of the nearby river.
The Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCS) is housed in a glass-walled building designed by architect Adrien Fainsilber, opened in 1998. It sits on the banks of the River Ill, featuring a vast internal nave designed to flood with natural light. The permanent collection spans art from 1870 to the present day, covering movements from Impressionism to contemporary installations. Significant holdings include works by Gustave Doré, Jean Arp, and Victor Brauner. The facility also houses an extensive library dedicated to art history and graphic arts. Its top-floor terrace provides an elevated perspective over the historic Petite France district. The museum serves as a cultural hub for the city, hosting temporary exhibitions in dedicated gallery spaces. The building itself is a landmark of modern architecture in Strasbourg.
The elevated rooftop terrace overlooking the timber-framed houses of Petite France.
Visit the top-floor terrace for an unobstructed view of the Petite France canal system.
Check the museum's digital calendar for rotating temporary exhibitions that often occupy half the building's floor space.
Utilize the on-site reference library if you have a specific interest in art history, as it is open to the public.
Do not attempt to see the entire permanent collection and temporary exhibitions in under two hours, as the scale is deceptive.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume and avoid using flash photography near sensitive paper-based artworks.
