National Art & History Museum

Free entry to the permanent exhibitions on floors -5 prehistory through the Roman Gallic periods -4321 or something - I spent a lot of time looking at the old masters on +4 level and it was a great place to linger. We probably spent two hours here preferring to be out of the rain on a nasty extreme weather day.

5 stars because it’s a fairly large museum and entrance was free! There weren’t many visitors in here which was surprising but also nice because it meant I had the place to myself. Museum has several floors which spans through history and also some modern art.

The entrance fee is for free. Not many people now, so there are not many in the museum. There are more connected buildings, new and old ones together. The atmosphere is so special. Absolutely recommend! It is a great place👍

It’s really great that this museum is free—no reservation needed, you can just walk in, which makes it easy to visit while strolling around the old town. The entrance has lockers, so it’s convenient if you're carrying things. Although the collection isn't very large, I really liked how the exhibits were displayed. The interior features stone walls that seem like they could be part of historic ruins, adding to the museum's atmosphere and fitting well with its theme. The one downside is that there were no English explanations or translations for the displays, which was surprising in such an international setting. On the plus side, the lighting was well done, the museum kept a peaceful quiet, and staff were present throughout.

A charming museum, partially about Luxembourg's history and partially about both older and modern art. The layout is a little confusing, we could never find a route that 'made sense' and didn't require doubling back at least once, but we saw some interesting pieces! Staff was kind and helpful.

Very nice surprise! First it was free (9 august 2025) then to see works by Picasso, De Chirico, Magritte, Lucas Cranach and early italian paintings! And big mosaic! Plus, the museum is quite big and there is a lot to see. Plus, the stuff was nice.

This museum is well taken of and the displays are beautiful along with the organization and layout of the museum. Like many recommendations here I suggest starting at the bottom floor (-5) and work your way up as the exhibits and collections work chronologically from bottom to top. Best part is this museum is free! They do have free bag lockers at the front. You put a Euro in to lock it but you get it back when you're done using it.

Free admission. My visit took about 2 hours — and I’m not even a history enthusiast. What I liked: The architecture is modern and creative, with clever use of the rock and space. The curatorial work is diverse and engaging, with participatory elements that invite visitors to interact. I enjoyed the wide scope of the collection, starting with prehistory (deep in the rock in the lowest underground floor), through the Roman era, and continuing all the way to the 20th century and beyond. The Roman artifacts were particularly fascinating, and the exhibition as a whole really conveyed the uniqueness of Luxembourg. As a fan of early 20th-century art, I was looking forward to the top floor — which was a bit modest but still thoughtfully presented. Highlights for me: The dramatic stairwell views. The large Roman villa mosaic. The massive artwork in the main hall made of hundreds of images. A small but excellent Edward Steichen photography exhibition. What could improve: The maze of floors, staircases, and two buildings can be disorienting — better signage would help. Recommendation: A true gem. Forget about the paid city museum and come here instead — it’s free, rich, and memorable.