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Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum

The Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum in Stein, Switzerland, is a museum dedicated to the rural and alpine culture of the Appenzell region. Its permanent exhibition covers Appenzell dairy farming culture (Sennenkultur), traditional peasant painting (Bauernmalerei), furniture painting, textile history, and local crafts. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on historical, folkloric, and art-historical topics.

Families and Kids

The museum offers family-friendly activities such as cheese-making workshops, weaving demonstrations, and creative crafting sessions. Special family events like 'Reiseziel Museum' take place several times a year.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. Special and holiday openings also apply (see website).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-17:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
Student admission
4 CHF
Child admission
20 CHF
Family admission
125 CHF
Group admission

Contact

Webpage
appenzeller-museum.ch
Email
info@appenzeller-museum.ch
Address
Dorf 821, 9063 Stein AR

Access

Nearby stops

  • Stein AR, Dorf100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
14m
Zürich HB
1h 32m
Chur
1h 53m
Zug
2h 0m
Olten
2h 20m

FAQ

  • Is the museum suitable for children?
    Yes, the museum offers family programmes and workshops for children, such as the 'Reiseziel Museum' events with cheese-making, weaving demonstrations, and creative activities.
  • Can I book a guided tour?
    Yes, guided tours for groups (up to 25 persons) can be booked for CHF 125 plus admission fees. Individual offers are available upon request.
  • Are there demonstrations of traditional crafts?
    Yes, the museum operates a historic Plattstich weaving loom and two hand embroidery machines live. Cheese-making in the alpine hut is also demonstrated on certain event days.
  • Is there a gift shop at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a shop that is open during the same hours as the museum.
  • Can I hold a private event at the museum?
    Yes, the museum accepts inquiries for guided tours, activities, and workshops for groups, as well as private events such as Christmas parties.

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