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Museo di Valmaggia

The Museo di Valmaggia in Cevio, Switzerland, is an ethnographic museum dedicated to the history, culture and traditions of the Vallemaggia valley in Ticino. In addition to its permanent exhibition and collections, it comprises historic buildings and rural structures that can be visited in the immediate surroundings, including the Grotti of Cevio. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on the territory and its human activities.

Families and Kids

The museum offers educational activities for school groups and families, including interactive workshops on themes such as emigration, traditional costumes and the Grotti of Cevio. Children up to 6 years enter free, and youth aged 6-16 pay a reduced admission.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open from 1 April to 31 October, Tuesday to Sunday. From April to May and in October: Tuesday to Friday 14:00-17:00, weekends and holidays 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00. From June to September: Tuesday to Friday 14:00-18:00, weekends and holidays 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 (1 April - 31 May)
14:00-18:00 (2 June - 30 September)
14:00-17:00 (1 October - 31 October)
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (1 April - 31 May)
14:00-18:00 (2 June - 30 September)
14:00-17:00 (1 October - 31 October)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (1 April - 31 May)
14:00-18:00 (2 June - 30 September)
14:00-17:00 (1 October - 31 October)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (1 April - 31 May)
14:00-18:00 (2 June - 30 September)
14:00-17:00 (1 October - 31 October)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (1 April - 31 May)
10:00-18:00 (2 June - 30 September)
10:00-17:00 (1 October - 31 October)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (1 April - 31 May)
10:00-18:00 (2 June - 30 September)
10:00-17:00 (1 October - 31 October)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years free
3 CHF
Youth (6-16 years)
20 CHF
Families
8 CHF
Groups per person
0 CHF
Disabled persons and accompanying persons free

Contact

Webpage
museovalmaggia.ch
Email
info@museovalmaggia.ch
Address
Cevio vecchio 6/12, 6675 Cevio

Access

Nearby stops

  • Cevio, centro scolastico100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Locarno
48m
Bellinzona
1h 16m
Lugano
1h 30m
Zug
2h 35m
Luzern
2h 45m

FAQ

  • Can the museum be visited with a guided tour?
    Yes, guided tours of the permanent exhibition, the temporary exhibition and the Grotti educational trail are available in Italian, French, German and English, lasting about one hour for groups of up to 20 people.
  • Are there educational activities for school groups?
    Yes, the museum organises educational activities on themes linked to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Grotti trail, and more generally the history, culture and traditions of the valley, for students from primary to secondary school.
  • Is the museum accessible to people with disabilities?
    Disabled persons and their accompanying persons have free admission. However, the stairlift for disabled visitors installed in Sede 1 is currently out of service.
  • Can I have a picnic among the Grotti of Cevio?
    Yes, from May to October you can reserve a picnic basket with local products from the Val Magìa shop, to be booked the day before your visit. The basic basket costs CHF 20 and includes sandwiches, cheese and/or salami, a drink, dessert and fruit.
  • Are the museum collections accessible to researchers?
    Yes, in addition to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum holds several collections (books, manuscripts and postcards, devotional images, artefacts of peasant civilisation) that can be consulted by appointment by professional researchers as well as by private individuals.