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Kunst Museum Winterthur / Beim Stadthaus

The Kunst Museum Winterthur in Winterthur, Switzerland, presents a collection spanning from the 17th century to the present day, with highlights including Dutch Old Masters, miniatures, German and Swiss paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, classical modernism, and contemporary art. The museum regularly hosts changing temporary exhibitions across its three locations: Beim Stadthaus, Reinhart am Stadtgarten, and Villa Flora.

Families and Kids

The museum offers various activities for children and families, including workshops (e.g. painting, cloud pictures, sound landscapes), a children's vernissage, and the 'Kunstfabrik' drawing sessions for ages 5 and up. Children and young people up to 16 receive free admission.

Information

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

Opening hours

Beim Stadthaus: Tuesday 10:00–20:00, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–17:00, closed on Mondays. Closed June 1–12, 2026. Reinhart am Stadtgarten: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–17:00, Thursday until 20:00, closed on Mondays. Villa Flora: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–17:00, Wednesday until 20:00, closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-20:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

26 CHF
Adult admission
19 CHF
Reduced rate: AHV/IV, apprentices, students, groups of 10 or more, SBB Railaway
19 CHF
Reduced rate: AHV/IV, apprentices, students, groups of 10 or more, SBB Railaway
19 CHF
Reduced rate for groups of 10 or more
0 CHF
Free admission for young people up to their 16th birthday
0 CHF
Free admission for members of Kunstverein Winterthur and Galerieverein, Friends of the Reinhart, Briner and Kern Collections, Friends of Villa Flora, Swiss Museum Pass, art history students, school classes (accompanied by teachers), AICA, ICOM, VKKS, VMS, Raiffeisen Card (MemberPlus), Swiss Travel Pass

Contact

Webpage
kmw.ch
Email
info@kmw.ch
Address
Museumstrasse 52, 8400 Winterthur

Access

Nearby stops

  • Winterthur, Stadthaus150 meters walking distance
  • Winterthur, Schmidgasse400 meters walking distance
  • Winterthur, Gewerbeschule550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
26m
St. Gallen
38m
Zug
58m
Olten
1h 13m
Luzern
1h 18m

FAQ

  • Is the Kunst Museum Winterthur accessible by public transport?
    The museum has three locations. Beim Stadthaus: bus lines 1, 3, 10 or 14 to Stadthaus stop. Reinhart am Stadtgarten: bus lines 1, 3, 5 or 10 to Schmidgasse stop. Villa Flora: bus line 2 towards Seen to Gewerbeschule stop.
  • Are there dining options at the museum?
    At Beim Stadthaus, there is a former museum café offering small snacks and drinks. At Villa Flora and Reinhart am Stadtgarten, coffee, tea, cold drinks and small snacks are available at the ticket counter.
  • Is there a gift shop at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has an online shop offering exhibition posters, catalogues and other items related to the collection and exhibitions.
  • Can I book a private guided tour?
    Yes, private guided tours can be booked by contacting the museum.
  • Are there special opening hours on public holidays?
    Yes, the museum has special opening hours on public holidays such as Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Swiss National Day, and Christmas. For example, all houses are open 10:00–17:00 on Easter Sunday and Monday, and closed on Christmas Day. A full list is available on the website.