Mulhouse can be explored through a wide range of themes: city history and industrial development sit alongside technical and textile collections, a historic walking trail, a zoological and botanical garden, and a market featuring specialties from around the world. If you are looking for accommodation in Mulhouse, you can start by considering which of these aspects you want to shape your stay. The attractions differ both in subject and in how visitors can engage with them.
City history in a museum, on a guided tour and along a walking trail
The former town hall now houses the Musée historique. Educational activities, creative workshops and guided tours are offered there throughout the year. Admission is free. Check visitor information before your trip. The Maison du Patrimoine Edouard Boeglin has two permanent exhibition rooms that explain the origins of the city and its industrial development. The Maison du Patrimoine also offers around fifteen guided tours on a range of themes. They are led by cultural guides recognised by the French Ministry of Culture.
The Sentier du Vieux Mulhouse offers another way to explore the city’s history: it is one of two walking trails on which visitors can discover Mulhouse’s history in the historic centre. The city’s history can therefore be explored through exhibition rooms, themed guided tours and a walking trail. These formats differ: the permanent exhibitions cover the city’s origins and industrial development, each guided tour focuses on its own themes, and the Sentier traces history through the historic centre.
Wildlife and green space
The Parc Zoologique & Botanique de Mulhouse covers 25 hectares of green space in the heart of the city. Visitors can observe almost 2,200 animals there. The park also holds the “Jardin remarquable” designation. Wildlife and extensive green space offer a different focus from the historic walks and exhibitions. If you are mainly interested in discovering the city through its museums, this provides another theme to consider when planning your trip.
Technology, vehicles and textiles
At the Musée Electropolis, visitors can take part in experiments of the kind carried out in the 18th century. The Musée National de l'Automobile – Collection Schlumpf combines the history of a historic building with exhibits and activities centred on vehicles: it is housed in a former 19th-century wool mill and offers visitors the chance to drive historic vehicles on its Autodrome.
Railways and textile printing add their own points of interest. The Cité du Train – Patrimoine SNCF is described as Europe’s largest railway museum. The Musée de l’Impression sur Etoffes offers a regularly updated permanent exhibition as well as remarkable temporary exhibitions. These subjects appeal to different interests: experiments, historic vehicles, railway history and textiles. When choosing your visits, you can prioritise these themes according to your own interests rather than treating them as similar attractions.
Market and hotel search
The Marché de Mulhouse adds a culinary focus to the museums and walking trails. It features products from different regions and specialties from around the world.
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