Experts' Choice Award Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain
What the experts agree on
Adrien Fainsilber's striking 1998 riverside building is the real star here, housing solid modern art collections from 1850 onwards alongside civic history exhibits, though the architecture often overshadows what's inside.
“The newer collection on the first floor covers civic history from the Napoleonic era to the present day.”
– Fodor's
Fodor's "At the city’s modern and contemporary art museum, Adrien Fainsilber’s stunning 1998 building sometimes outshines the displays inside." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Located along the banks of the Ill in a building dating from 1997 designed by the architect Adrien Fainsilber, the museum's rich collections encompass a wide spectrum of modern art (1850-1950). " Full review
The Guardian "There’s an excellent example of how Strasbourg’s past and future live side by side at the Barrage Vauban, the 17th-century dam built to flood the city if it ever came under attack."
