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Fondation Marconi and Radio Museum

The Fondation Marconi and Radio Museum in Salvan, Switzerland, commemorates the first wireless transmissions made by Guglielmo Marconi and his local assistant Maurice Gay-Balmaz in 1895. A public space in the centre of the village invites visitors to discover the world of telecommunications and the history of radio. The museum presents radios, photos, videos and audio recordings, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children under 16 enter the radio museum free of charge. The museum presents radios, photos, videos and audio recordings that introduce young visitors to the history of wireless transmission and telecommunications.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Science and technology
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open daily from 14:00 to 18:00 from 15 July to 15 August; outside this summer period, guided tours for groups are available by reservation.
Monday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)
Tuesday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)
Wednesday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)
Thursday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)
Friday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)
Saturday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)
Sunday
14:00-18:00 (15 July to 15 August)

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Students and AVS
0 CHF
Children under 16

Contact

Webpage
fondation-marconi.ch
Email
info@fondation-marconi.ch
Address
Rue Marconi 1, 1922 Salvan

Access

Nearby stops

  • Salvan100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
15m
Sion
41m
Lausanne
1h 15m
Brig
1h 22m
Thun
2h 2m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the summer opening period?
    Yes, outside the summer opening period (15 July to 15 August), guided tours for groups are available throughout the year by reservation.
  • What guided tour options are available for groups?
    The Fondation Marconi offers four guided tour formulas including the radio museum alone or combined with the educational trail or the Moulin Fine, and can be completed with a seminar room or a meal in a Salvan restaurant.
  • Is there a Marconi trail connected to the museum?
    Yes, the Marconi trail leads from the Marconi museum in Salvan to the Pierre Bergère, the erratic block from which Guglielmo Marconi made his first wireless telegraphy tests. The walk is about 1 km and takes around 45 minutes.

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