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Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna

The Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna in Ascona, Switzerland, is the historic municipal museum of modern art founded in 1922. Housed in a late 16th-century palazzo on Via Borgo, it presents the municipal collection and hosts the Marianne Werefkin and Richard and Uli Seewald foundations. The collection includes works by artists linked to Ascona and the Monte Verità, such as Alexej Jawlensky, Paul Klee, Cuno Amiet and Marianne Werefkin, a key figure of the Blaue Reiter. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers educational mediation projects for primary school pupils in collaboration with the Museo in erba of Lugano, including playful-didactic workshops. Children up to 18 years of age enter free of charge.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open from 14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027, Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, and on Sundays and public holidays from 10:30 to 12:30. Closed on Mondays and from 7 to 19 September 2026.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-12:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
14:00-17:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
14:00-17:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
Thursday
10:00-12:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
14:00-17:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
Friday
10:00-12:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
14:00-17:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
Saturday
10:00-12:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
14:00-17:00 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)
Sunday
10:30-12:30 (14 June 2026 to 10 January 2027)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
Reduced (AVS, students, groups of min. 15 people)
7 CHF
Reduced (AVS, students, groups of min. 15 people)
7 CHF
Reduced (AVS, students, groups of min. 15 people)
0 CHF
Young people up to 18 years free admission
16 CHF
Combined ticket Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna and Museo Castello San Materno, valid 7 days

Contact

Webpage
museoascona.ch
Email
museo@ascona.ch
Address
Via Borgo 34, 6612 Ascona

Access

Nearby stops

  • Ascona, Borgo300 meters walking distance
  • Ascona, Centro400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Locarno
16m
Bellinzona
47m
Lugano
51m
Luzern
2h 5m
Zug
2h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible by public transport?
    Yes, from Locarno take bus no. 1 towards Losone Sottochiesa and get off at the Ascona Centro stop; from Losone take bus no. 1 towards Gordola Centro Professionale and get off at the Ascona Borgo stop.
  • Can I pay for admission in euros or by card?
    Yes, it is possible to pay in euros and with credit/debit cards. Tickets can also be purchased online.
  • Are guided tours available for groups?
    Yes, guided tours for groups of up to 20 people are available by reservation only, at a cost of CHF 150 plus the reduced individual ticket per participant.
  • Is the museum closed during certain periods?
    The museum is closed on Mondays and from 7 to 19 September 2026. It is also closed on certain public holidays such as New Year's Day, Epiphany, Labour Day, National Day, All Saints' Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas, St. Stephen's Day and New Year's Eve.

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