The spaces punctuated by the imposing wooden roof structure create original atmospheres, appropriate to the different themes. Thanks to a subtle and modern museum design, you will discover the history, culture and natural environment of this engaging region which is the Pays de Hanau.
The town of Bouxwiller, the former capital of the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg, and later the residence of the princess of Hesse-Darmstadt, has retained numerous reminders of its remarkable past.
Games, hands-on exhibits, numerous films and listening points give young and old alike a true feel of the museum.
The museum offers themed discovery trails designed to complement your visit and explore the Town of Bouxwiller, the Pays de Hanau and the former County of Hanau-Lichtenberg.
Opening Hours :
1st of July to 15th of September:
WED-FRI > 10am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 6pm
SAT-SUN > 2pm – 6pm
16th of September to 30th of June:
WED-SUN > 2pm – 6pm
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, 1st-31st of January, 24-25-26-31/12, Easter Sunday, 1st of May
- Entry: 4.50€ / Half-price: 2.50€ (credit cards and cash only)
- Shop and luggage storage
- Guided tours in English: groups only, reservations required
History
Go back in time to the 18th century, in the footsteps of the last princes to occupy the now defunct castle of Bouxwiller. Discover the rich history of the former county of which it was long the capital.
Environment
Beneath the wooden roof structure, cast an eye over the many wonderful finds from the Bastberg hill, a land of legends loaded with history, the scene of mine workings and a remarkable site protected for its flora and fauna.
Social and cultural lifeDiscover the popular arts and traditions of the Pays de Hanau through two worlds that lived side by side in the 19th century: the rural world and the bourgeois urban world. Listen to the locals talking about the Pays de Hanau today.
