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Museo di Leventina

The Museo di Leventina is a regional ethnographic museum located in Giornico, Switzerland, housed in the 16th-century Casa Stanga and adjacent Casa Clemente. Its rich collection spans popular religiosity and sacred art, domestic economy, crafts and transport, as well as historical documents, photographs and personal portraits. In 2021 the museum acquired a large collection of 19th- and 20th-century ice skates and objects related to winter sports. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours of the Leventina valley.

Families and Kids

The museum offers guided tours and activities suitable for children and school groups, with reduced admission for young people and free entry for children up to 6 years. The interactive and modern approach makes the visit interesting for visitors of all ages.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 14:00 to 17:00, from May 2 to November 8, 2026. The museum can also be visited by appointment.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 (May 2 to November 8)
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (May 2 to November 8)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (May 2 to November 8)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (May 2 to November 8)
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (May 2 to November 8)
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (May 2 to November 8)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Young people (7-15 years), AVS, students, IV
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years
16 CHF
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 young people under 16)
6 CHF
Groups, minimum 10 people
5 CHF
School classes (without guided tour) with free accompanying person
5 CHF
Members of the Museo di Leventina

Contact

Webpage
museodileventina.ch
Email
info@museodileventina.ch
Address
Via Fond la Tèra 4, 6745 Giornico

Access

Nearby stops

  • Giornico, Paese100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
27m
Locarno
53m
Lugano
56m
Zug
1h 56m
Luzern
2h 6m

FAQ

  • Can the museum be visited outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, the museum can always be visited by appointment. For openings outside regular hours, a single fee of CHF 30 is charged in addition to the entrance ticket.
  • Are guided tours available in languages other than Italian?
    Yes, guided tours can be carried out in German and French as well.
  • Can I take photographs inside the museum?
    Photography without flash is permitted in the exhibitions. Objects that cannot be photographed are marked with a corresponding pictogram.
  • Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, people with motor disabilities can access the museum through a side entrance and use a lift.
  • Can I bring food and drinks into the museum?
    No, food and drinks cannot be brought into the exhibition rooms. Bags and backpacks can be deposited in lockers at the entrance.