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Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection Locarno

The Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection in Locarno, Switzerland, is a non-profit foundation for modern and contemporary art housed in a futuristic building in the city centre near the tourist port. The collection, built up over forty years by Pierino and Martine Ghisla, presents masterpieces of Pop Art, Informale, Conceptual, Abstraction and New Dada, alongside works by emerging artists. The works are displayed in eight rooms across three floors, arranged according to the collectors' personal taste rather than chronology. The foundation also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children up to 12 years accompanied by their parents enter free of charge. The foundation offers educational mediation paths and practical activities for school groups of all ages, including drawing from life, detail hunts and observation games.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 13:30 to 17:30, from 22 March 2026 to 6 January 2027.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:30-17:30 (March 22 to January 6)
Thursday
13:30-17:30 (March 22 to January 6)
Friday
13:30-17:30 (March 22 to January 6)
Saturday
13:30-17:30 (March 22 to January 6)
Sunday
13:30-17:30 (March 22 to January 6)

Admission fees

18 CHF
Adult admission
15 CHF
AVS (senior) admission
11 CHF
Students aged 12 to 25
0 CHF
Children up to 12 years accompanied by parents
8 CHF
School group admission per person

Contact

Webpage
ghisla-art.ch
Email
info@ghisla-art.ch
Address
Via Ciseri 3, 6600 Locarno

Access

Nearby stops

  • Locarno, Centro300 meters walking distance
  • Locarno500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Locarno
0m
Bellinzona
19m
Lugano
33m
Luzern
1h 37m
Zug
1h 45m

FAQ

  • Are audio guides included in the admission price?
    Yes, the audio guide system is included in the admission price and is available in Italian, German, English and French.
  • Can I book a guided tour at the museum?
    Guided tours are organised in Italian, French, German and English by appointment, at the normal admission price plus CHF 120. An aperitif can be combined with the visit.
  • Are there educational programmes for schools?
    Yes, the foundation offers educational mediation paths for schools adapted to each age group, from primary school to university, including practical activities such as drawing from life, detail hunts and games. School admission is CHF 8 per person.
  • Is there a discount pass for visiting multiple museums?
    Yes, the Cultural Pass Ascona-Locarno allows you to visit one of the associated museums and access the others with a 20% discount, usable on different days within its validity period.

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