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Le Pénitencier

Le Pénitencier is a museum located in Sion, Switzerland, part of the Musées cantonaux du Valais (Cantonal Museums of Valais). The destination is one of the three cantonal museums of Valais, which include the Musée d'art du Valais, the Musée d'histoire du Valais, and the Musée de la nature du Valais. The museums are housed in historic monuments in the old town of Sion and host changing temporary exhibitions alongside their permanent collections.

Families and Kids

The Musées cantonaux du Valais offer activities for young audiences and schools, including tailored visits and workshops. Children aged 6 to 16 benefit from reduced admission, and families have a dedicated family ticket.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

From October to May, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00; from June to September, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays, on 1 January and 25 December.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00 (October to May)
11:00-18:00 (June to September)
Wednesday
11:00-17:00 (October to May)
11:00-18:00 (June to September)
Thursday
11:00-17:00 (October to May)
11:00-18:00 (June to September)
Friday
11:00-17:00 (October to May)
11:00-18:00 (June to September)
Saturday
11:00-17:00 (October to May)
11:00-18:00 (June to September)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (October to May)
11:00-18:00 (June to September)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Children aged 6 to 16
4 CHF
Students and seniors
4 CHF
Students and seniors
16 CHF
Families (1 adult + at least 2 children / 2 adults + at least 1 child)
4 CHF
Groups of 10 or more receive 50% off the entrance ticket

Contact

Webpage
musees-valais.ch
Address
Rue des Châteaux 14, 1950 Sion

Access

Nearby stops

  • Sion, Nord500 meters walking distance
  • Sion, Place du Midi600 meters walking distance
  • Sion1100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Sion
0m
Martigny
14m
Brig
35m
Lausanne
1h 5m
Thun
1h 7m

FAQ

  • Are the museums accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    The Musées cantonaux du Valais occupy historic monuments whose access is difficult for people with reduced mobility due to cobblestone streets and stairs. Details are available on the Pro Infirmis website.
  • Are there adapted visits for visitors with special needs?
    The Musée d'art du Valais offers tailored visits for visually impaired and blind people, the Musée d'histoire du Valais for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, and the Musée de la nature du Valais route is adapted for people with cognitive or intellectual disabilities.
  • Can I take photos inside the museums?
    Photographs are allowed without flash and respecting the image rights of other visitors. No commercial use of the photographs is permitted.
  • Can I visit the museums with my pet?
    Animals are not accepted in the Musées cantonaux du Valais, except for guide dogs.
  • Where can I leave my belongings when I arrive?
    You will find lockers to store your belongings in each of the three museums.