Musée National de l'Automobile

Houses the Schlumpf Collection — roughly 500 historic cars spanning early motorcars, luxury marques and race cars — displayed across a large exhibition complex in Mulhouse. The site is officially known as Musée National de l'Automobile – Collection Schlumpf (Cité de l’Automobile).

The museum presents vehicles by make and era with contextual displays and restored examples, highlighting the Schlumpf brothers’ provenance and the museum’s national status. The official entrance is at 17 rue de la Mertzau; use that address for GPS directions.

Large galleries showcasing automotive history, from veteran cars to mid-20th-century luxury and sports models.

Look out for:

• An extensive Bugatti collection including multiple important Type models.

• Period restorations and display of Rolls‑Royce, pre‑war classics and racing cars.

• The scale of the museum complex (tens of thousands of square metres of exhibition space).

• Interpretive panels that explain provenance and technical highlights rather than just visuals.

Best way to experience it:

Allow at least a couple of hours to see main galleries; follow thematic routes (early cars, luxury marques, racing) and use museum maps or labeled routes to prioritise key vehicles.

• Enter 17 rue de la Mertzau in GPS; that is the museum entrance.

• The collection is large—plan time rather than try to see everything in one short visit.

• Photographs for personal use are generally allowed; check signage for restricted areas.

• Verify current opening hours, ticketing and closures on the official site before visiting.