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Kulturmuseum St.Gallen

The Kulturmuseum St.Gallen in Switzerland is the house for history, archaeology and ethnology. Located in the idyllic city park, the magnificent building has been home for over a hundred years to a valuable cultural-historical collection from all times and the whole world. The permanent exhibitions cover topics such as archaeology, the children's museum, St.Gallen 500 years ago, Art Nouveau, dining culture and Swiss porcelain, the ethnographic collection as well as the cultures of North America and Asia. The museum also presents changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The Kulturmuseum St.Gallen offers a rich programme for families and children. The children's museum is a popular excursion destination, and thematic guided tours, workshops and storytelling sessions for children take place regularly. Children and young people up to 18 years have free admission, although children under 16 only have access accompanied by an adult.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; on Thursdays until 19:00. Closed on Mondays as well as on New Year's Day, Good Friday, 1 August, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-19:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
AHV/IV recipients with ID as well as groups of 8 or more people
6 CHF
Apprentices, pupils and students
5 CHF
KulturLegi
0 CHF
Children and young people up to 18 years (under 16 only with adult supervision)

Contact

Webpage
kulturmuseumsg.ch
Email
info@kulturmuseumsg.ch
Address
Museumstrasse 50, 9000 St.Gallen

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Gallen, Athletik Zentrum150 meters walking distance
  • St. Gallen Spisertor600 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
4m
Zürich HB
1h 10m
Chur
1h 41m
Zug
1h 41m
Olten
1h 52m

FAQ

  • Is the Kulturmuseum St.Gallen accessible for wheelchair users?
    The main entrance is reached via steps and is not level. Wheelchair users access the museum via a side entrance on the south side of the museum in the city park, where they announce themselves via an intercom. A lift serves all exhibition areas, and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet in the basement.
  • Is there a café in the Kulturmuseum?
    Yes, the MuCafé in the Kulturmuseum invites visitors to linger in the city park and offers croissants in the morning, panini and soup or salad variations at midday as well as selected bar drinks for the evening aperitif.
  • Are there offers for children and families at the Kulturmuseum?
    Yes, the museum places great emphasis on a rich offering for families and children. The children's museum is a popular excursion destination, and thematic guided tours, workshops and storytelling sessions for children take place regularly.
  • Does the Kulturmuseum offer guided tours for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours and workshops for school classes lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Tours are free for schools in the city of St.Gallen and cost CHF 80 for other schools. Museum cases on various topics are also available for loan.
  • When is the Kulturmuseum open longer on Thursdays?
    Every Thursday the Kulturmuseum stays open until 19:00. Between 16:00 and 19:00, an after-work drink is included with every regular admission.