Check out these 10 must-see museums in Luxembourg

From fortress tunnels to concrete cubes, from trams to taxidermy--Luxembourg’s museums are full of surprises. Here are ten stops where history, art and curiosity meet in bold and brilliant ways.

Mudam

Housed in the iconic building by Ieoh Ming Pei, the Mudam stands as a beacon of contemporary art in Luxembourg. With cutting-edge collections, bold exhibitions and stunning views over the old city, the museum offers more than just a cultural visit. It’s a space for dialogue between architecture, creativity and society--a must-see destination.

Housed in the iconic building by Ieoh Ming Pei, the Mudam stands as a beacon of contemporary art in Luxembourg. Photo: Matic Zorman/Archives

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Casino Luxembourg

Located in the former Casino Bourgeois, the Casino Luxembourg-Forum of Contemporary Art is a key venue on the local art scene. It showcases emerging contemporary art through international exhibitions, residencies and performances, offering a vibrant experience with its café and bookstore.

The Casino Luxembourg-Forum of Contemporary Art showcases emerging contemporary art through international exhibitions, residencies and performances. Photo: Matic Zorman/Archives

Villa Vauban

Nestled in the capital’s municipal park, the Villa Vauban blends historical charm with a modern outlook. Set in a 19th-century villa, the museum presents the City of Luxembourg’s collections, featuring Dutch Golden Age paintings, 19th-century French art, and European works from the 17th to 21st centuries.

Set in a 19th-century villa, Villa Vauban blends historical charm with a modern outlook. Photo: Romain Gamba/Archives

Lëtzebuerg City Museum

The Lëtzebuerg City Museum traces over 1,000 years of history through its permanent exhibition, enriched by interactive features and animated urban models. Temporary exhibitions add to the experience. Set on the Corniche in the historic city centre, the museum stands out for its striking architecture and panoramic elevator.

The Lëtzebuerg City Museum traces over 1,000 years of history through its permanent exhibition, enriched by interactive features and animated urban models. Photo: Shutterstock

Dräi Eechelen Museum

Set in Fort Thüngen, the Dräi Eechelen Museum traces Luxembourg’s history from the 1443 Burgundian conquest to the 1903 Adolphe Bridge. Over 600 original objects are displayed in restored casemates, showcasing the fortress’s evolution.

Set in Fort Thüngen, the Dräi Eechelen Museum traces Luxembourg’s history from the 1443 Burgundian conquest to the 1903 Adolphe Bridge. Photo: Matic Zorman/Archives

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View of the the Dräi Eechelen Museum. Photo: Matic Zorman/Archives

Slate Musem

Located in a former slate quarry in Haut-Martelange, the Slate Museum brings Luxembourg’s industrial past to life. Through underground galleries, historical machinery and live demonstrations, it traces the daily work of slate miners and the site’s economic importance in the 19th and 20th centuries. It’s an authentic dive into the country’s working-class heritage.

Through underground galleries, historical machinery and live demonstrations, the Slate Museum traces the daily work of slate miners and the site’s economic importance in the 19th and 20th centuries. Photo: Romain Gamba/Archives

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Tram and Bus Museum

Housed in a former depot, the Tram and Bus Museum traces the history of public transport in Luxembourg. With its collection of vintage trams, buses and other historical objects, it showcases the evolution of urban mobility. In the first country in the world to make public transport free, this museum truly belongs on a list of must-sees.

With its collection of vintage trams, buses and other historical objects, the Tram and Bus Museum showcases the evolution of urban mobility. Photo: Marie Russillo/Archives

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Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart

The Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart (formerly the National Museum of History and Art) is a landmark institution showcasing the nation’s evolution with archaeology, history and art collections. Its renovated spaces, spanning over 6,000m2, offer an immersive thematic journey from prehistory to contemporary art.

The Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart (formerly the National Museum of History and Art) is a landmark institution showcasing the nation’s evolution with archaeology, history and art collections. Pictured is the Coin Cabinet. Photo: Marie Russillo/Archives

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Luxembourg Museum of Natural History

Housed in the former Saint John’s Hospice, in the heart of the Grund district, the Luxembourg Museum of Natural History explores life sciences, earth sciences and the universe at large. Through interactive and engaging exhibitions, it highlights both local biodiversity and major natural phenomena.

The Luxembourg Museum of Natural History explores life sciences, earth sciences and the universe at large. Photo: Matic Zorman/Archives

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Konschthal Esch

Konschthal Esch is a contemporary art space that opened in 2021 as a prelude to Esch2022, the city’s stint as the European Capital of Culture. Notable among its exhibitions is Metalworks, linking Luxembourg’s industrial heritage to contemporary art through metal-themed creations.

Konschthal Esch is a contemporary art space that opened in 2021 as a prelude to Esch2022, the city’s stint as the European Capital of Culture. Photo: Nader Ghavami/Archives

This article was written for the August/September 2025 issue of Paperjam magazine (Expat Guide), published on 10 July. The content is produced exclusively for the magazine. It is published on the site to contribute to the full Paperjam archive. Click this link to subscribe to the magazine.

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