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Lötschental Museum

Lötschental Museum
The Lötschental Museum in Kippel in the Lötschental valley (Switzerland) is a place for the preservation and documentation of cultural heritage and a cultural centre. Over 100 wooden masks offer a panorama of the development of mask-making in the Lötschental from 1850 to the present day. Original objects and films show the festive costumes of the women of Lötschen and the historical uniforms of the Herrgottsgrenadiere. The permanent exhibition covers themes such as domestic culture, agriculture and tourism as well as the depiction of the valley and its people in photography and art; the museum also regularly presents changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum gives children an insight into the traditions and customs of the Lötschental, for example through the mask show and films. Children pay a reduced admission. Special children's programmes are organised on request.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open daily except Monday from 14:00 to 18:00 from 1 June to 31 October; from 26 December to 31 March on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 15:00 to 17:00. Closed on 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-18:00 (1 June to 31 October)
Wednesday
14:00-18:00 (1 June to 31 October)
Thursday
14:00-18:00 (1 June to 31 October)
Friday
14:00-18:00 (1 June to 31 October)
Saturday
14:00-18:00 (1 June to 31 October)
Sunday
14:00-18:00 (1 June to 31 October)

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
1 CHF
Child admission
4 CHF
Group admission

Contact

Webpage
loetschentalermuseum.ch
Email
info@loetschentalermuseum.ch
Address
Museumsweg 1, 3917 Kippel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Kippel, Altersheim100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
35m
Sion
1h 0m
Thun
1h 7m
Martigny
1h 24m
Interlaken Ost
1h 29m

FAQ

  • Does the Lötschental Museum offer guided tours?
    Yes, the museum organises guided tours and special programmes on request. A guided tour costs CHF 50 for groups of up to 15 people.
  • Is the Swiss Museum Pass valid at the Lötschental Museum?
    Yes, the Swiss Museum Pass is valid at the Lötschental Museum. Various reductions are also available.
  • What does the museum's permanent exhibition show?
    The permanent exhibition on the first floor presents important collection holdings in four thematic sections: Women's Spaces – Men's Spaces, Man and Mountain, Dress and Time, and the Lötschental World of Images. This includes a mask show with over 100 wooden masks and an audiovisual presentation of six Lötschental customs.
  • How large is the collection of the Lötschental Museum?
    The collection of the Lötschental Museum comprises around 10,000 objects, pictorial representations and documents, some of which can be viewed in the online catalogue.

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