This is worth a visit if only to admire the Alterpiece. As a religious artifact it is amazing, as a work of art it is a masterpiece. Try to get a local guide to help you appreciate this work.
This museum was wonderful and the audio guide in the Dominican church was very informative (and free with admission). But, it will be closed as of 16/02/2015 until 11/2015.
We went to both the main museum, which is under construction, and the Dominican church which houses the most famous part of the collection, the Issenheim altar pieces. The main building, what we were able to see of it, was architecturally interesting as it's a former monastery (?) with a peaceful cloister. However, as others have noted, and as we knew, a lot of it was closed off for long-term construction. The material in the other building, the church, was very nicely laid out and presented, with good lighting and informative narrative in French, English and German. One problem at the church: no rest room facilities. We were told we'd have to go back to the main building, which was several minutes walk away, or go to a nearby cafe, which we did. Could have re-entered with our ticket, but just decided to end the visit at that point as we'd seen pretyt much all we wanted to.
Do not miss a true work of genius -- the Isenheim Alterpiece -- by Matthias Grunevald. While currently, and temporarily relocated from the Unterlinden Museum, while the museum is undergoing renovation. The Alterpiece is currently located at the Dominican Church, a short walk from the Unterlinden.
The exhibits have strong connections with Colmar rather than being the slightly haphazard collection that some smaller local museums have. At the moment the altarpiece is located elsewhere as they are renovating the museum. When you do visit it you need to look at the little mock-ups first to get a clear understanding of what you are looking at.
The museum is fairly small and the museography is rather poor. Most tourist will like to see the Isenheim Altarpiece but this is located in a church a block away. You need the Museum ticket to get it. I loved the old advertising signs from shops dating from the 18th century
This museum had a lot of art and different historic pieces. It was well worth the time spent there. They had a great display of Christian art and altar pieces from the area.
A lovely, peaceful and atmospheric museum, with lots of interesting things to see. The collection is housed in the monastery/church and we spent a good 3 hours there.
Wow, what a find. This museum is small and intimate, Great art and collections. From period rooms to china. Take my word go see.
If was strange to see a Church and some if it's contents turned into a museum. Although thus us not unusual if seems job Alsacem as the train station is also a former Church, obvious by the stained glass windows, and the statues to bless one on ones journey.