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Museum Chasa Jaura

Museum Chasa Jaura in Valchava in the Val Müstair (Graubünden, Switzerland) is an ethnographic museum and cultural centre housed in a typical 17th-century farmhouse that has been under cantonal heritage protection since 1971. It presents the past everyday life of the Val Müstair and houses the Erich Valär collection with over 150 paintings and sculptures, including works by Marc Chagall, Ernst Barlach, Otto Dix and Käthe Kollwitz. The museum also presents contemporary art and a cultural programme with literary, musical and film events as well as lectures. It hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children and pupils up to 16 years receive reduced admission. The museum presents the past everyday life of the Val Müstair in a historic farmhouse, offering an educational experience for families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open from 3 June to 18 October: Tuesday to Friday 10:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00, Saturday and Sunday 15:00–18:00, closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-12:00 (3 June to 18 October)
15:00-18:00 (3 June to 18 October)
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 (3 June to 18 October)
15:00-18:00 (3 June to 18 October)
Thursday
10:00-12:00 (3 June to 18 October)
15:00-18:00 (3 June to 18 October)
Friday
10:00-12:00 (3 June to 18 October)
15:00-18:00 (3 June to 18 October)
Saturday
15:00-18:00 (3 June to 18 October)
Sunday
15:00-18:00 (3 June to 18 October)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children and pupils up to 16 years
8 CHF
Groups of 12 or more per person
0 CHF
Members of the Chasa Jaura association free

Contact

Webpage
chasajaura.ch
Email
info@chasajaura.ch
Address
Bauorcha 22, 7535 Valchava/Val Müstair

Access

Nearby stops

  • Valchava, cumün150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Chur
2h 21m
Zürich HB
3h 14m
St. Gallen
3h 27m
Zug
3h 51m
Olten
4h 2m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    The museum provides accessibility information so that people with reduced mobility can plan their visit independently. Further details are available on the website.
  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, outside the opening hours the museum welcomes visitors by prior arrangement. Guided tours are available on request.
  • Is there a free audio guide for the museum?
    Yes, a free audio guide can be downloaded to your smartphone via a link or QR code, usable independently of location.
  • Can the museum be rented for private events?
    Yes, the venue can host events for up to 52 people, such as lectures, concerts, association meetings, family celebrations, aperitifs and workshops. Audiovisual equipment and, on request, a grand piano are available.
  • Is there a language trail around Valchava?
    Yes, the Senda da las linguas is an approximately 8 km audio walk around Valchava with 11 listening stations featuring short lyrical plays in the local Romansh dialect Jauer. It takes about 3.5 to 4 hours including the audio pieces.

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