Museum am Pfäffikersee

The Museum am Pfäffikersee in Pfäffikon (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland) houses a rich prehistoric collection and documents how people lived in the region in the 18th and 19th centuries. Trade, cottage industry and industrialisation are addressed. Thematically focused special exhibitions are regularly shown in the extension building. The museum is run by the Antiquarian Society of Pfäffikon.

Families and Kids

The museum offers guided tours for school classes and children, including scenic and historical tours suitable for schoolchildren and adults. Admission is free.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Yes
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open every Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00 during the season from 1 March to 25 October 2026 (except summer holidays from 12 July to 16 August 2026).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (Season 2026: 1 March to 25 October)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
agp-pfaeffikon.ch
Email
info@museum-am-pfaeffikersee.ch
Address
Stogelenweg 2, 8330 Pfäffikon

Access

Nearby stops

  • Pfäffikon ZH550 meters walking distance
  • Pfäffikon ZH, im Spitz800 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
30m
Zug
1h 3m
Olten
1h 13m
Luzern
1h 25m
St. Gallen
1h 35m

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours of the Museum am Pfäffikersee?
    Yes, general and theme-based guided tours are offered for groups and school classes. Groups of up to 20 people cost CHF 150, school classes CHF 100. Booking via Angelika Gruber.
  • Are there parking spaces at the museum?
    No, there are no parking spaces at the Museum am Pfäffikersee and access by car is prohibited.
  • When is the museum open during the season?
    The museum is open every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm during the season (1 March to 25 October), except during the summer holidays from 12 July to 16 August.
  • Who runs the Museum am Pfäffikersee?
    The museum is run by the Antiquarian Society of Pfäffikon ZH, which was founded in 1877 and today has over 400 members.

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