The Bartholdi Museum is located in the historic center of Colmar, in the building where Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi was born in 1834.
The museum extends over three floors and houses the complete collection of models, sculptures, but also drawings, photographs and paintings executed by the sculptor.
In the exhibition it is possible to visit the rooms in which he grew up and where he became one of the most famous sculptors of his time.
During his career he drew and sculpted sculptures of historical figures, mythological beings and allegorical subjects.
One of Bartholdi’s lesser-known works is the Lion of Belfort. This monumental sculpture, carved into a rock face, commemorates the French resistance during the Franco-Prussian War.
A significant part of the museum is dedicated to the Statue of Liberty, the most famous work built by Bartholdi.
You can learn about the history of the statue, from its conception to its construction and installation with models and photographs illustrating the various stages of creation.
A 12-metre-high replica is located at the northern entrance to Colmar, the birthplace of Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, and was inaugurated on 4th July 2004 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of his death.
