Musee Bartholdi (Bartholdi Museum), Colmar

Bartholdi Museum is an art museum dedicated to Auguste Bartholdi, the most famous artist of Alsace of the 19th century, born in Colmar. The museum resides in the birthplace of the sculptor, known for his many iconic pieces, including the Statue of Liberty.

The museum features numerous works by Bartholdi. It also houses models for some of his famous monuments. Some of these include the statue of Jean Roesselmann found on the Roesselmann fountain, the sculpture of General Rapp, and the statue of Admiral Bruat found at Fontaine Bruat.

Models for two of Bartholdi's most famous works are found at the museum. The models and sketches of the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort show the vision and the process of building these iconic works of art.

The museum building and its courtyard represent works of art as well. The courtyard is home to the Statue of the Great Supporters of the World (Statue des Grands Soutuens du Monde). The museum's doors, from the 17th century, were registered as historical monuments in 1926.