Culture & sights
The 6 best museums in Luxembourg, ranked
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MUDAM museum glass atrium on the Kirchberg plateau
The top three
1. MUDAM (Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean) on Kirchberg — I.M. Pei's glass-and-stone building alone justifies the €8, and the temporary exhibitions punch above the museum's size. Free on Wednesday evenings after 6pm. 2. Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art on Marché-aux-Poissons — the Roman mosaic from Vichten and the medieval collection anchor a genuinely comprehensive national museum, €7. 3. Villa Vauban — small, Dutch Golden Age and 19th-century French, set in a public park with a café. €5, closed Tuesdays.
The next three
4. Musée Dräi Eechelen inside Fort Thüngen — the story of Luxembourg as fortress city, adjacent to MUDAM so pair them. Free. 5. National Museum of Military History in Diekirch — the definitive Ardennes offensive collection, dioramas and vehicles, €5 and worth the train. 6. Casino Luxembourg — Forum d’Art Contemporain on rue Notre-Dame, contemporary shows in a former bourgeois casino. Skip the Musée d’Histoire de la Ville unless the current temporary show catches you; the permanent display feels dated.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a museum pass?
The Luxembourg Card (€13/day, €28/3-day) covers most museums on this list plus free public transport included nationally anyway. It pays off from about three museums per day.
Which is best in bad weather?
MUDAM. Large indoor circulation, a good café, and Fort Thüngen next door with underground tunnels means you can spend four hours without going outside.
Where to stay
Rooms worth pairing with this guide.
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