Musee Bartholdi

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, a famous French sculptor, was born in Colmar in 1834. He had humble beginnings but had a successful career that created some of the most iconic works of art in France and the United States, such as the Lion of Belfort and the Statue of Liberty. However, after he passed away, his childhood home was converted into a gallery where the artist's works were displayed for visitors.

The Bartholdi Museum in Colmar is a treasure that provides fascinating insights into the genius's mind. Thousands of tourists go through the museum's historic doors every year.

The legacy of the Statue of Liberty and Bartholdi are still in existence in Colmar.

THINGS TO DO AT THE MUSEE BARTHOLDI:

• Get ready to be astounded by the plethora of artistic creations that your eyes are about to take in:

It is only appropriate that this museum is stuffed to the gills with Bartholdi's artwork for your artistic inspiration: After passing through the entrance gates, guests are ushered into a cozy courtyard where they are greeted by an endearing statue depicting four women holding the world in their hands.

The doors have been singled out as a separate historic landmark, and the entrance is located to the right of the building.

• Recognize the respect that is shown toward the artist and the artistic endeavors that he pursued here:

The museum's curators make sure to show his creative process as well. For instance, a finished statue is still displayed next to clay lumps, and plaster faces that he made earlier in his career.

• While perusing the collection on the three floors that are filled with Bartholdi's creations, you will come across unique and insightful pieces of information:

On each of the three floors, there is an exhibition of various types of artifacts, including family heirlooms, personal mementos, models, drawings, paintings, engravings, and photographs.

The original models for the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort can be found in a special section of the collection that is relatively small. As one might expect, this section is where the collection's most valuable items are kept. Even though they are naturally smaller than the enormous finished products, it is still fair to say that they are impressive.