Hangman Museum Sissach

The Henkermuseum in Sissach, Switzerland, is a museum dedicated to the history of executioners, torture and justice in former times. It presents the office of the hangman and torturer, justice in old times, torture, honour punishments, corporal punishments and death sentences, as well as the Basel execution site and the guillotine. The museum also covers the last executions in Switzerland and in the Basel region and hosts a large image gallery on these themes.

Information

  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
henkermuseum.ch
Email
kontakt@henkermuseum.ch
Address
Kirchgasse 2, 4450 Sissach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Sissach350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
14m
Basel SBB
16m
Zürich HB
49m
Bern
52m
Luzern
58m

FAQ

  • What themes does the Henkermuseum Sissach cover?
    The museum covers the office of the executioner and torturer, justice in former times, torture, honour punishments, corporal punishments, death sentences, the Basel execution site, the court, the dungeon, invented torture, the guillotine and the last executions in Switzerland and in the Basel region.
  • Does the museum have a picture gallery?
    Yes, the museum website includes an extensive image gallery with numerous illustrations on themes such as executions, torture instruments, the guillotine and the Basel execution site.
  • How can I contact the Henkermuseum Sissach?
    The museum can be reached by email at kontakt@henkermuseum.ch and by telephone at 061/971 12 12. The telephone is answered Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00.

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