LËTZEBUERG CITY MUSEUM

The museum, located in the heart of the old town, is housed in a restored complex of historic houses. On three levels, partly carved in the rock, visitors discover the history of the city through original objects and topographical reconstructions as well as a mobile application. Temporary exhibitions are regularly held on the two upper levels.

Permanent exhibition

The Luxembourg Story

More than 1000 years of urban history

On the three lower levels of the museum as well as in a space devoted to the current town planning, the exhibition tells the eventful history of the city of Luxembourg, from its origins in the 10th century to the present day. By following the chronology of urban development, divided into four major periods and 17 topics, the exhibition focuses on the most important and characteristic aspects of each epoch. A mobile application offers different guided tours.

 

Luxembourg as seen by contemporary artists

In the Lëtzebuerg City Museum’s permanent exhibition, visitors will discover contemporary artistic positions dealing with the urban landscape of Luxembourg and city views in the broadest sense.

Current exhibitions

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Cultural & educational programme

 

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Architecture

The museum's architecture is striking in its sheer verticality that reflects the configuration of a city characterised by the contrast between upper and lower levels, of which 6 are open to the public.

The panoramic lift is a fascinating example of the successful adaptation of an old building to the expectations of modern-day museum visitors.  The glass cage of the lift passes through the entire height of the museum. The cage is a room in itself, with a surface area of 18 m2, and can hold up to 65 people. Thanks to its transparent walls and reduced pace, the public is able to admire the rock foundations visible on the lower levels and the panoramic view of the Grund district and Rham plateau on the upper levels. The lift travels through more than 1000 years of history in a few minutes, showing the urban stratification of the city of Luxembourg throughout the centuries.

Architecture: Conny Lentz - 1996
Architecture and museography : Adeline Rispal and Jean-Jacques Raynaud for Repérages - 1996

Programme at Lëtzebuerg City Museum