Museum area «Victor Schoelcher, son œuvre»

Fessenheim
France
Musée
Muséographie
Paysage
History and tradition
Discover the life of an extraordinary man mainly known for his fight against slavery.
Visiting this place will allow you to find out about the life of an extraordinary man mainly known for his fight against slavery. No one should ignore his testimony and commitments for the advancement of Human rights

Thanks to a sophisticated scenery, from the outdoor totem poles to the digital media at your disposal inside, you will feel connected to Victor Schoelcher throughout the visit.

Let yourself be guided in a circuit consisting of over one hundred and fifty visuals original works (books, manuscripts, newspapers), period objects, porcelains signed by his father, Marc, native of Fessenheim.

A new way to dive into the history of the nineteeth century, a period of profound social and political changes, of which certain aspects are still up to date.

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Address

Museum area «Victor Schoelcher, son œuvre»

21 rue de la Libération
68740
Fessenheim
France
Opening hours
On 21 August 2024
Tuesday - Sunday: 14:00-18:00
Tuesday - Saturday: 14:00-17:00

Closed on
The museum will open on the following public holidays:
Friday 29 March 2024 (Good Friday)
Sunday 31 March 2024 (Easter)
Thursday 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day)
Sunday 19 May 2024 (Pentecost)
Sunday 14 July 2024 (Bastille Day)
Thursday 15 August 2024 (Assumption)

Closed during the Christmas holidays.
Contact and additional information
+33 3 89 62 03 28

Currently and upcoming

Image dans le style des collages de Matisse
Event

Every year, European Museum Night is an opportunity to enjoy the "Victor Schœlcher, son œuvre" museum space free of charge, in the more intimate setting of the night. The program includes a free tour ...

Hexagone bleu en haut et rouge en bas traverser par un bras noir et un bras blanc entrelacés
Exhibition
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To mark its 20ᵉ anniversary, the national memorial center in eastern France is shining a spotlight on those who, past and present, fought against slavery and for freedom. Through an exhibition ...

Photographie de Victor Schoelcher
Exhibition
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Victor Schœlcher, despite his great actions in favor of the Republic and humanist values in France and the rest of the world, cannot be considered the most famous personality of the 19th century ...