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Hermann Hesse Museum Montagnola

The Hermann Hesse Museum in Montagnola, Switzerland, is housed in the historic Torre Camuzzi, near the Casa Camuzzi where the writer lived from 1919 to 1931. The permanent exhibition recreates the atmosphere in which Hesse lived for over 40 years south of the Alps, with personal objects, photographs, books and watercolours. It explores key themes such as India and the creation of The Glass Bead Game, offering insight into the different phases of the writer's and painter's work. The museum also hosts a varied programme of temporary exhibitions, conferences, concerts, walks and weekly readings in Italian and German.

Families and Kids

The museum offers educational activities for children and young people aged 6 to 16, with material available in Italian, German and English. Activities can be combined with a guided tour and last about 60 minutes. Children under 12 enter free of charge, but children up to 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Performing arts and literature
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:30 to 17:30 from April to October; open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 to 17:30 from November to March.
Monday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
Tuesday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
Wednesday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
Thursday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
Friday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
Saturday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
10:30-17:30 (November - March)
Sunday
10:30-17:30 (April - October)
10:30-17:30 (November - March)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Student admission
8 CHF
Senior admission
26 CHF
Family admission
0 CHF
Children and young people under 12 years enter free of charge.
8 CHF
Groups of 10 to 24 people: CHF 8 per person.
7 CHF
Groups of 25 people or more: CHF 7 per person.

Contact

Webpage
hessemontagnola.ch
Email
info@hessemontagnola.ch
Address
Torre Camuzzi · Ra Cürta 2, 6926 Montagnola

Access

Nearby stops

  • Montagnola, Paese200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
16m
Bellinzona
37m
Locarno
1h 1m
Zug
1h 53m
Luzern
2h 3m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    No. The museum, located in the historic Torre Camuzzi, does not have adequate facilities to guarantee accessibility for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. A virtual tour, detailed descriptions of artworks and an external route are offered as alternatives.
  • Are children allowed to visit the museum unaccompanied?
    No. Access for children up to 14 years is only permitted when accompanied by adults. Service dogs are welcome throughout the museum; other animals are not admitted in the exhibition spaces.
  • Are there educational activities for children and young people?
    Yes. The museum offers educational activities for children and young people aged 6 to 16, with material available in Italian, German and English. These can be combined with a guided tour and last about 60 minutes.
  • Are guided tours available in languages other than Italian?
    Yes. Guided tours of the museum are available in Italian, German, English or French. Readings for groups can also be organised in German, Italian, French and English.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes. The Caffè Letterario Amore di…Boccadoro is located in the immediate vicinity of the museum and offers a wide selection of drinks and dishes, as well as magazines, newspapers and books in several languages, with takeaway service.

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