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Abegg-Stiftung

Abegg-Stiftung
The Abegg-Stiftung in Riggisberg, Switzerland, is a museum and research institute dedicated to textile art and applied arts from antiquity to the Baroque. Its permanent collection features woven textiles, silk fabrics, tapestries, and objects from the Ancient Near East, the Silk Road, Late Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Central Asia, the Renaissance, and the Baroque. The foundation also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and operates a textile conservation studio and a study programme.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open daily from 14:00 to 17:30 from 26 April to 8 November 2026.
Monday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)
Tuesday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)
Wednesday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)
Thursday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)
Friday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)
Saturday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)
Sunday
14:00-17:30 (26 April – 8 November 2026)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
AHV/IV recipients
0 CHF
Children, school-age children, apprentices and students
0 CHF
Swiss Museum Pass, Museums-PASS-Musées, Raiffeisen card with MemberPlus membership, ICOM, ICOMOS and VMS members

Contact

Webpage
abegg-stiftung.ch
Email
info@abegg-stiftung.ch
Address
Werner Abeggstrasse 67, CH-3132 Riggisberg

FAQ

  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    The museum and special exhibition area are wheelchair accessible. The Villa Abegg is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Can I visit the Villa Abegg without a guided tour?
    No, the Villa Abegg is only accessible with a guided tour. Tours are offered every afternoon from late April to early November for groups of up to 5 people. Advance booking is recommended.
  • Are guided tours available in languages other than German?
    Public guided tours of the special exhibition are offered in German and French. Group tours can be arranged in German, French, and possibly other languages upon request.
  • Is there parking available at the Abegg-Stiftung?
    Yes, parking spaces are available on site.
  • How can I reach the Abegg-Stiftung by public transport?
    Take the S-Bahn to Toffen, then the Postauto bus from Toffen to Riggisberg. During museum opening hours, Postauto services run to the Abegg-Stiftung and back.

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