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Musée de Charmey

The Musée de Charmey is a museum located in Charmey, Switzerland, housed in a former 17th-century Platzhaus from the neighbouring village of Bellegarde (Jaun). It focuses on contemporary paper art, hosting the biennial Charmey Paper Art competition-exhibition that brings together artists working with paper as a creative material. The museum also presents changing temporary exhibitions on themes such as regional heritage, painting and contemporary art. Its permanent offering includes guided tours and workshops for schools and groups.

Families and Kids

The museum offers guided tours and visit-workshops for school classes and groups, including a year-round animation. Children from 10 years of age have a reduced admission rate.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 14:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on 25 December and 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
14:00-17:00
Sunday
14:00-17:00

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
AVS/AI (senior) admission
7 CHF
Student admission
5 CHF
Child admission (from 10 years)
7 CHF
Group admission (from 10 people), adult

Contact

Webpage
musee-charmey.ch
Email
info@musee-charmey.ch
Address
Les Charrières 1, 1637 Charmey

Access

Nearby stops

  • Charmey (Gruyère), télécabine100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
1h 25m
Lausanne
1h 33m
Thun
1h 47m
Olten
2h 1m
Neuchâtel
2h 13m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    No, the museum is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • Are guided tours available for groups?
    Yes, guided tours are organised on request for CHF 80 per visit plus group admission fees.
  • Does the museum offer activities for schools?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours and varied visit-workshops for classes and groups, including a year-round animation.
  • Is there a combined offer with the Bains de la Gruyère?
    Yes, a combined offer with the Bains de la Gruyère (3 hours) is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, to be used on the same day and purchased directly at the museum.