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Grindelwald Museum

The Grindelwald Museum in Grindelwald, Switzerland, is a local history museum housed in a former school building from 1889 that has served as a museum since 1963. It documents the development of the mountain village from an alpine farming community to a renowned holiday resort, covering themes such as life and work in the valley, agriculture and alpine farming, crafts and technology, mountaineering, winter sports and the construction of the railways. The collection includes historical objects, photographs and personal stories, as well as exhibits on mountain painting and the cultural side of the mountain world. The museum also comprises several external sites and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum is open to families and children, with reduced admission for children. It offers insights into village history, alpine farming, crafts and mountaineering across several floors, which can be explored independently with an audio guide.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History

    • Guided tours: Yes

    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open from 15:00 to 18:00. From 27.04. to 31.05. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 01.06. on Tuesday to Friday.
Monday
15:00-18:00 (27.04. – 31.05.)
Tuesday
15:00-18:00 (from 01.06.)
Wednesday
15:00-18:00 (27.04. – 31.05.)
15:00-18:00 (from 01.06.)
Thursday
15:00-18:00 (from 01.06.)
Friday
15:00-18:00 (27.04. – 31.05.)
15:00-18:00 (from 01.06.)
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
With guest card and for locals
2 CHF
Child admission
0 CHF
For school pupils and locals

Contact

Webpage
grindelwald-museum.ch
Email
museum@grindelwald-museum.ch
Address
Dorfstrasse 20, 3818 Grindelwald

Access

Nearby stops

  • Grindelwald, Kirche0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Interlaken Ost
43m
Thun
1h 23m
Bern
1h 43m
Brig
1h 59m
Olten
2h 19m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, museum visits, guided tours and village walks are possible at any time on request, even outside the opening hours.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the museum is barrier-free accessible.
  • Are there group discounts for admission?
    Yes, from 10 persons one person is free, from 15 persons two persons are free, from 20 persons three persons are free, and the tour guide is free.
  • Is there an audio guide available in the museum?
    Yes, an audio guide allows visitors to explore the museum independently through the various floors and thematic areas.