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Museo Moesano

The Museo Moesano in San Vittore, Switzerland, is a regional museum opened in 1949 that collects and preserves archaeological, historical and artistic heritage of the Mesolcina and Calanca valleys. Its permanent collections include an ethnographic section with a reconstructed traditional kitchen and bedroom, a floor dedicated to the 'Magistri moesani' builders and artists active in the German-speaking world from the 16th to 18th centuries, and an archaeology section covering nearly 10,000 years of human presence. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers a didactic and experimental archaeology laboratory, mainly for school groups.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a 'child-friendly museum' programme with creative and playful activity days or weeks during school holidays on local history and culture themes, and an annual 'Night at the Museum' with creative activities, stories and theatre or music shows. School groups are welcome for guided tours or experimental archaeology workshops.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • 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 mid-April to end of October, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (April to October)
Thursday
Closed
Friday
14:00-17:00 (April to October)
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (April to October)

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to 7 years old free
3 CHF
AVS, students, young people up to 16 years old
3 CHF
Groups (min. 10 people)

Contact

Webpage
museomoesano.ch
Email
info@museomoesano.ch
Address
Palazzo Viscardi – Via Favera 11, 6534 San Vittore

Access

Nearby stops

  • S. Vittore, Posta200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
20m
Lugano
38m
Locarno
55m
Zug
1h 40m
Luzern
1h 50m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor, where the ethnographic display can be visited. People with slight mobility difficulties can reach the first and second floors via a wide staircase.
  • Can groups visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, groups of at least 10 people must announce themselves in advance and can visit at other times as well.
  • Can the collections depot be visited?
    Yes, the collections depot in Roveredo can be visited by appointment.
  • Does the museum offer activities for children and school groups?
    Yes, the museum welcomes school groups for guided tours or experimental archaeology workshops, and offers creative and playful activity days or weeks during school holidays, as well as an annual 'Night at the Museum' for children and young people.
  • Where is the museum located within the village?
    The museum is located in the centre of the village of San Vittore, next to the Collegiata (collegiate church).

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