Écomusée d’Alsace

Open-air museum Ungersheim, Grand Est, France

What to expect

The Écomusée d’Alsace is an open-air museum located in Ungersheim, France. It is organized like an Alsatian village of the early 20th century and presents an exceptional collection of buildings and everyday objects. The museum is part of the Musée de France network and participates in the transmission of traditional crafts and gestures. It is also a local driving force for conserving the environment. The museum features a range of activities and events throughout the year, including guided tours, stages, and festivals. The site covers an area of 97 hectares and includes a variety of traditional Alsatian houses, a town hall, a fortified tower, a festival hall, a farm, a school, and a washhouse. The museum also offers a range of family-friendly activities, including boat rides on a artificial river and a carousel

Plan your family visit to the Écomusée d’Alsace with these blog insights 👇

Christmas markets in Alsace: 6 ideas off the beaten track

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Ecomuseum of Alsace, a unique open-air museum featuring over 80 traditional Alsatian houses. We explored the homes and workshops, learned about traditional Christmas customs, and enjoyed the festive atmosphere

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the historical buildings, experiencing traditional crafts, and discovering old toys. We all enjoyed the festive decorations and the traditional Alsatian treats ✨

Alsace with the family: 24 things to visit and activities with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon exploring the reconstituted Alsatian village and learning about traditional crafts and way of life

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the chance to participate in workshops, while we appreciated the insight into Alsatian culture and traditions ✨

Weekend in Alsace with the family: what to do, where to sleep

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent 2 hours discovering a reconstructed Alsatian village from the early 20th century with over 70 authentic Alsatian houses

Highlights: It was an excellent visit, a must-see, especially at the beginning of the stay, to immerse ourselves in the universe, traditions, and daily life of the Alsatians ✨

What to do in Alsace with children?

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon exploring the museum, learning about Alsatian culture and traditions

Highlights: The girls loved discovering each house and seeing the traditional crafts in action. They also enjoyed seeing the farm animals and the storks! ✨

As a family, discover Strasbourg and its surroundings: an adventure in Alsace

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Ecomusée d'Alsace, a living museum with reconstructed Alsatian buildings and exhibits

Highlights: We loved learning about Alsatian history and traditions through the authentic buildings and exhibits ✨