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Flawil Local Museum in the Lindengut

The Flawil Local Museum in the Lindengut in Flawil, Switzerland, presents local history including the textile and embroidery industry, crafts, club life and living. The museum is housed in a stately manufacturer's villa with park and outbuildings of the former weaving factory owner Huldreich Ottiker. The permanent exhibition includes a still-operational hand embroidery machine in the cellar, an embroidery room, a crafts room and medieval documents from Flawil. The museum is part of the Textilland-Explorer-Tour-Süd and also hosts changing exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The 'Abenteuer im Museum' (Adventure in the Museum) offer is specially designed for families or mixed groups of adults and children who explore the museum together in a playful way. It takes about 75 to 90 minutes.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Outside of changing exhibitions the museum is open on the first Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 pm (excluding August and December). For opening hours during changing exhibitions, please see the Aktuell page.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (First Sunday of the month, excluding August and December)

Contact

Webpage
ortsmuseumflawil.ch
Email
us@ortsmuseumflawil.ch
Address
St. Gallerstrasse 81, 9230 Flawil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Flawil, Lindengut100 meters walking distance
  • Flawil450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
12m
Zürich HB
1h 1m
Chur
1h 37m
Zug
1h 38m
Olten
1h 40m

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours of the Flawil Local Museum in the Lindengut?
    Yes, guided tours last about 45 to a maximum of 90 minutes and are offered for groups of 5 to a maximum of 25 people. A tour costs 100 francs; a separate tour of the Remise is billed separately. Appointments are arranged via the contact form.
  • Is there an offer for families and children at the museum?
    Yes, the 'Abenteuer im Museum' (Adventure in the Museum) offer is designed for families or mixed groups of adults and children. Together they explore the museum, its treasures and its secret in a playful way. It takes about 75 to 90 minutes.
  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    The hall for changing exhibitions (Säli) and the Remise are wheelchair accessible. The Remise has an accessible toilet.
  • Can rooms in the Lindengut be rented?
    Yes, the Remise and the Säli in the museum can be rented for events such as family celebrations, weddings, club and company events. For availability, reference is made to the overview of bookings; reservations are made via the contact form.
  • What does the museum's permanent exhibition show?
    The permanent exhibition on Flawil's history includes an embroidery room, a crafts room with the history of Flawil's carters, a still-operational hand embroidery machine in the cellar, medieval documents from Flawil as well as objects on club life and living.

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