Museum d'Engiadina Bassa

The Museum d'Engiadina Bassa in Scuol, Switzerland, is a regional museum of the Lower Engadine housed in the historic "Chà gronda" building with Renaissance arcades. The permanent exhibition offers insight into an authentic Engadine house and the region's original living and building culture, including rooms from different centuries, a vaulted kitchen with fireplace and bread oven, a barn with a historical mill from Ftan, a cowshed, cellars and a textile room. A valuable museum library focuses on Romansh literature and regional topics. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children up to 16 years receive a reduced admission, and children under 7 years enter free. The museum offers guided tours that show how people lived in the past, which can be interesting for families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 7 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 16:00 to 18:00, from June 20 to October 24, 2026. The museum is closed from November to May.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00-18:00 (June 20 to October 24, 2026)
Wednesday
16:00-18:00 (June 20 to October 24, 2026)
Thursday
16:00-18:00 (June 20 to October 24, 2026)
Friday
16:00-18:00 (June 20 to October 24, 2026)
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
16:00-18:00 (June 20 to October 24, 2026)

Admission fees

7 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Adults with guest card
3 CHF
Children up to 16 years
0 CHF
Children under 7 years
4 CHF
Groups per person, one accompanying person free

Contact

Webpage
museumscuol.ch
Email
info@museumscuol.ch
Address
Plaz 66B, 7550 Scuol

Access

Nearby stops

  • Scuol, Plaz100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Chur
2h 15m
Zürich HB
3h 8m
St. Gallen
3h 21m
Zug
3h 45m
Olten
3h 47m

FAQ

  • Is the museum library open to visitors?
    The museum library can be viewed during the museum's normal opening hours and during guided tours. Visits outside these times can be arranged with the responsible librarian, but borrowing is not possible.
  • What guided tours are offered at the museum?
    The museum offers a museum tour by appointment and reservation all year round, as well as a village and museum tour every Monday afternoon and a church tour every Thursday afternoon, both all year round.
  • Is the museum open during the winter months?
    No, the Museum d'Engiadina Bassa remains closed from November to May. It is open from June 20 to October 24, 2026.
  • Can the museum be visited with a guest card discount?
    Yes, adults with a guest card receive a reduced admission price compared to the standard adult ticket.

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