Logo

Kunstmuseum Solothurn

The Kunstmuseum Solothurn in Solothurn, Switzerland, is a museum for Swiss art with international reach. Its collection comprises over 8,000 works from the late Middle Ages to the present day, including pieces by Ferdinand Hodler, Cuno Amiet, Albert Anker, Meret Oppenheim and Jean Tinguely. In addition to the permanent collection presentation, the museum shows changing exhibitions and offers a diverse education programme. The museum is set in a green park in the north of Solothurn's old town.

Families and Kids

The Kunstmuseum Solothurn warmly welcomes children and families and offers playful and creative moments in the world of art. Interactive tours and workshops adapted to content and level are available for nurseries, kindergartens and school classes. Children's art club offers and holiday workshops for children from around 6 years old are also held regularly.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • 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

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 17:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Free admission for all visitors to the collection, changing exhibitions and public events.

Contact

Webpage
kunstmuseum-so.ch
Address
Werkhofstrasse 30, 4500 Solothurn

Access

Nearby stops

  • Solothurn, Kunstmuseum100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
28m
Neuchâtel
47m
Bern
49m
Zürich HB
1h 5m
Luzern
1h 15m

FAQ

  • Is admission to the Kunstmuseum Solothurn really free?
    Yes, all visitors enjoy free admission to the collection, changing exhibitions and public events. Voluntary contributions are welcome.
  • Is the Kunstmuseum Solothurn accessible for people with disabilities?
    The ground-level entrance with a lift for prams and wheelchairs is on the north side. All exhibitions as well as the foyer and museum café are wheelchair accessible. A toilet for people with disabilities is on the ground floor, and house wheelchairs are available for loan.
  • Does the Kunstmuseum Solothurn have a café and a shop?
    Yes, there is a small museum café in the foyer offering hot and cold drinks as well as sweet and savoury snacks. The shop sells postcards, posters and publications on key works and exhibitions.
  • Does the Kunstmuseum Solothurn offer guided tours for groups?
    Yes, guided tours of the exhibitions and the collection are offered for private groups on request. Special events can also be organised with a guided tour and an aperitif.
  • Are there offers for children and families at the Kunstmuseum Solothurn?
    Yes, the museum offers playful and creative moments for children and families, including interactive tours and workshops for nurseries, kindergartens and school classes as well as special children's art club offers.