Kunstmuseum St.Gallen

The Kunstmuseum St.Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is the most important art museum of eastern Switzerland, presenting a rich collection of paintings and sculptures from the late Middle Ages to the present. Its collection spans Dutch painting, printmaking and icons, 19th-century art, classical modernism and contemporary art, video and new media, with works by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Claude Monet, Ferdinand Hodler, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Paul Klee and Pipilotti Rist. The museum operates two locations, the Stadtpark building and the Lokremise, a cultural laboratory for contemporary art, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection.

Families and Kids

The Kunstmuseum St.Gallen offers a range of activities for children and families, including an open art laboratory on the first Sunday of each month, a children's art club for ages 6 and up, and an experience room where visitors can touch and explore. Children and young people up to 16 years in the company of an adult enjoy free admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: Yes
  • 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, Play area
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Thursdays from 10:00 to 20:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-20:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Reduced admission with AHV/IV card, groups of 8 or more, or with artcard.
6 CHF
Reduced admission for students.
5 CHF
Reduced admission with Kultur-Legi.
0 CHF
Free admission for children and young people up to 16 years in the company of an adult, and for young people up to 18 years.

Contact

Webpage
kunstmuseumsg.ch
Email
info@kunstmuseumsg.ch
Address
Museumstrasse 32, 9000 St.Gallen

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Gallen, Theater200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
6m
Zürich HB
1h 8m
Chur
1h 30m
Zug
1h 39m
Olten
1h 50m

FAQ

  • Is the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen accessible for wheelchair users?
    The main entrance has steps and is not level. Wheelchair users access the museum via the entrance on the east side of the building, where a ramp leads down to the basement; a lift serves all exhibition areas, and a wheelchair is available for loan.
  • Are there guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers regular public guided tours of its current exhibitions, which are included in the admission price, as well as private guided tours on request for groups of up to 25 people.
  • Does the museum offer audio guides?
    Yes, the museum offers audio guides that can be used without rental devices or app downloads by scanning QR codes at the works; a tablet is available for loan at the ticket desk if needed.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes, the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen has a museum café, which is accessible via a platform lift.
  • Are there activities for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers a range of programmes for children and families, including an open art laboratory on the first Sunday of each month, a children's art club for ages 6 and up, and an experience room where visitors can touch and explore.

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