Unterlinden Museum: Entry Ticket
See a varied collection of art in this convent turned museum
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Highlight
- Explore the surroundings of a historic 13th-century monastery, home to about 3,500 art pieces
- Appreciate the Isenheim Altarpiece, an iconic Renaissance piece from the early 16th century
- Embark on a journey across time with artworks from medieval altars to a selection of Picasso's works
Summary
Description
The Musée Unterlinden, which was formerly a convent for Dominican sisters, is now a place that houses a greater number of sacred artifacts. In addition to the renowned Isenheim Altarpiece, there are various other altars dating back to the Middle Ages within the museum – boasting the most extensive assortment of paintings by Martin Schongauer.
There's more to the museum than just art. The collection at the museum features archaeological discoveries from various periods spanning approximately 7,000 years, which include Greco-Roman mosaics, a harpsichord from the 17th century, and contemporary masterpieces like Jean Dubuffet's Don Coucoubazar.
