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Lucerne Art Museum

The Kunstmuseum Luzern in Lucerne, Switzerland, is one of the most important Swiss art museums and presents around ten exhibitions per year, including internationally renowned temporary exhibitions and an annually reconceived collection presentation. The focus is on contemporary art, with acquisitions from the 1990s to the present on display. The museum promotes diversity, exchange and inclusion and offers a rich education programme. In addition to the permanent collection presentations, changing temporary exhibitions take place.

Families and Kids

The Kunstmuseum Luzern offers a wide range of activities for families and children: family tours for adults with children aged 5 and over, a free children's handout and a mediation room with creative tasks. The children's club for children aged 5 to 10 meets on Saturdays or Wednesday afternoons throughout the school year.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • 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

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, Wednesday until 19:00. From May to September the museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-18:00 (15.09.–30.04.)
Wednesday
11:00-18:00 (15.09.–30.04.)
11:00-18:00 (01.05.–14.09.)
Thursday
11:00-18:00 (15.09.–30.04.)
11:00-18:00 (01.05.–14.09.)
Friday
11:00-18:00 (15.09.–30.04.)
11:00-18:00 (01.05.–14.09.)
Saturday
11:00-18:00 (15.09.–30.04.)
11:00-18:00 (01.05.–14.09.)
Sunday
11:00-18:00 (15.09.–30.04.)
11:00-18:00 (01.05.–14.09.)

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Young adults aged 16 to 25, students with ID
0 CHF
Children and young people up to 16 years
0 CHF
Free on the first Sunday of every month
12 CHF
Groups of 10 or more (registration required)

Contact

Webpage
kunstmuseumluzern.ch
Email
info@kunstmuseumluzern.ch
Address
Europaplatz 1, 6002 Luzern

Access

Nearby stops

  • Luzern150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
0m
Zug
19m
Olten
35m
Zürich HB
41m
Bern
1h 1m

FAQ

  • Am I allowed to take photos in the Kunstmuseum Luzern?
    Photography and filming for private purposes with smartphones and digital compact cameras is permitted. Flash, tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed. Professional photo and film shoots must be registered and approved in advance.
  • Which bags am I allowed to bring into the exhibition?
    Handbags up to DIN A4 size (approx. 20 × 30 × 10 cm) may be brought into the exhibition. Bags needed for medical aids such as a ventilator are exempt.
  • Are there seating options in the Kunstmuseum Luzern?
    Folding chairs can be taken on the tour. Benches are located in some rooms.
  • When is the museum quietest?
    On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4 pm there is usually less visitors in the museum.
  • Can I visit the café without a museum ticket?
    Yes, access to the café is open to everyone and a visit is possible without a museum ticket. The café is located on the same floor as the museum and is barrier-free.

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