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Museo del Malcantone

The Museo del Malcantone in Curio, Switzerland, is a regional ethnographic museum housed in a neoclassical building designed by architect Luigi Fontana in 1854. Its permanent exhibition illustrates the regional history and daily life of the Malcantone area, focusing on the migration phenomena traditionally linked to the building arts that shaped the lives of the Malcantonese for centuries. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers educational activities for schools.

Families and Kids

The museum offers educational activities for school groups, including guided tours of the permanent collection and hands-on educational kits such as the 'museum in a suitcase' on chestnut cultivation and a photographic suitcase with practical experiments.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • 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: Tours and demonstrations, Workshops

Opening hours

Open from April to October on Wednesdays and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (April to October)
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (April to October)

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Children and young people aged 6-17
3 CHF
AVS (old-age pensioners)

Contact

Webpage
museodelmalcantone.ch
Email
info@museodelmalcantone.ch
Address
Via Caradora 15, 6986 Curio

Access

Nearby stops

  • Curio, Paese250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
38m
Bellinzona
57m
Locarno
1h 21m
Zug
2h 13m
Luzern
2h 23m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, access for people with reduced mobility is possible through the rear entrance of the building.
  • Can I visit the museum with a group?
    Yes, group activities are available by appointment. Please contact the museum by phone or email to arrange a visit.
  • Are there free admission options?
    Free entry is available for members of the association, holders of the Raiffeisen card and student cards, and there is a discount for Ticino ticket holders.
  • Does the museum offer educational activities for schools?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours of the permanent collection with an introductory didactic moment, as well as educational kits such as the 'museum in a suitcase' on chestnut cultivation and a photographic suitcase.