Museum Altes Zeughaus

The Museum Altes Zeughaus in Solothurn, Switzerland, is housed in a historic arsenal building from 1609-1614 in the heart of the old town. Its permanent exhibition presents an internationally renowned collection of around 400 suits of armour, weapons, flags, uniforms and booty from the Burgundian Wars, telling the story of the Swiss mercenaries and the city's military past. Visitors can explore hands-on stations where they can touch and feel selected objects, and the museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 8 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
13:00-17:00
Wednesday
13:00-17:00
Thursday
13:00-17:00
Friday
13:00-17:00
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to and including 12 years free
6 CHF
Pupils / students up to 25 years
6 CHF
AHV / IV / military
10 CHF
Families: parents with children up to 16 years
6 CHF
Groups of 11 or more people

Contact

Webpage
museum-alteszeughaus.so.ch
Email
info@museum-alteszeughaus.ch
Address
Zeughausplatz 1, 4500 Solothurn

Access

Nearby stops

  • Solothurn Baseltor350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
34m
Bern
42m
Neuchâtel
53m
Zürich HB
1h 9m
Thun
1h 13m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed in the museum?
    No, dogs are not allowed in the museum.
  • Can I book a guided tour outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours are possible at any time, including outside opening hours. Please register by phone at 032 627 60 70 or by email at info@museum-alteszeughaus.ch.
  • Can I rent rooms in the museum for events or aperitifs?
    Yes, rooms on the ground floor and the first and third upper floors can be rented for events ranging from a simple aperitif to a banquet, subject to the museum's usage regulations.
  • Is there a birthday party offer for children at the museum?
    Yes, children's birthday parties are offered for up to 12 children aged 6 to 12, plus 1-2 accompanying adults, including cake, lasting about 2 hours.
  • Can I access the museum's collection online?
    Yes, the museum's collection of around 20,000 objects is available as an online catalogue, which can also be accessed via smartphone or tablet, or by borrowing a tablet at the reception.

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