Decorative Arts Museum, Strasbourg

Cock of the astronomical clock, Strasbourg cathedral©picture Strasbourg museums, Decorative Arts museum

Timepieces from the 16th century are represented by very rare items, notably several elements from the cathedral’s first astronomic clock including its famous weather vane, reputed to be the world’s oldest automaton (circa 1350).

Of the first one, the Clock of the three Kings (1352 - 1354), only the cock remains, an anonymous masterpiece of mediaeval mechanics which was reproduced throughout Europe.

This clock, which was definitely out of working order by the end of the XVth century, was replaced by the clock of which a certain number of original elements are exhibited in the centre of the room.

Useful information

Decorative Arts Museum
Palais Rohan
2, Place du Château
Phone : +33 (0)388 52 50 00
Website: www.musees-strasbourg.org

Opening hours

tue-we-fri: 12-7pm
thu: 12-21.00pm
sat-sun:10am-6pm
Closed on Monday
For all group visits of 10 people or more reservations are required at 03 88 88 50 50 (Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30.)