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Museo Casa Rusca

The Museo Casa Rusca in Locarno, Switzerland, is a municipal art gallery housed in a restored 18th-century patrician residence that opened as a museum in 1987. It preserves and presents the art collections owned by the City of Locarno, considered among the richest in the canton, through temporary exhibitions of Swiss and international artists. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours and educational programmes for schools.

Families and Kids

The museum offers educational programmes for children from kindergarten to secondary school, combining guided visits with creative workshops such as collage, lithography and cyanotype. School groups and their accompanying adults enjoy free admission.

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: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 16:30; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-16:30
Wednesday
10:00-16:30
Thursday
10:00-16:30
Friday
10:00-16:30
Saturday
10:00-16:30
Sunday
10:00-16:30

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
AVS/AI (seniors) and groups (min. 10 people)
8 CHF
Students aged 18 and over (on presentation of student card)
0 CHF
Free admission for schools and young people up to 18 years old
10 CHF
Groups (min. 10 people)

Contact

Webpage
museocasarusca.ch
Email
servizi.culturali@locarno.ch
Address
Piazza S. Antonio 1, 6600 Locarno

Access

Nearby stops

  • Locarno, Chiesa S. Antonio100 meters walking distance
  • Locarno S. Antonio500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Locarno
6m
Bellinzona
34m
Lugano
40m
Zug
1h 52m
Luzern
1h 55m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
    The museum is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. The ground, first and second floors are fully accessible via a lift and a mobile ramp, while the underground Sinopia space is not accessible. Visitors are asked to notify the museum in advance.
  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, guided tours are available on request for groups and individuals, led by qualified cultural mediators. Reservations should be made at least one week in advance by writing to mediazione.musei@locarno.ch.
  • Does the museum offer educational activities for schools?
    Yes, the museum organises thematic educational programmes for schools from kindergarten to secondary level, combining guided visits with creative workshops. Admission is free for pupils and accompanying adults.
  • Is there a combined ticket with other Locarno museums?
    Yes, a combined ticket is available for the Museo Casa Rusca, the Museo Casorella and the Museo Castello Visconteo, priced at CHF 20 for adults.