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Museum Heiden

Museum Heiden is a small universal museum located in Heiden in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. It houses a local and regional history collection on the history and culture of Heiden and the Appenzell Vorderland, founded in 1874. The permanent exhibition focuses on the glamorous history of Heiden as a European spa resort in the 19th century up to the First World War. It also includes a 19th-century natural history collection with an ethnographic-colonial history section, and a museum history presentation 'From the Cabinet of Curiosities to the Museum'.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes

Opening hours

Summer (April to October): Wednesday to Friday 13:00–16:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00–16:30. Winter (November to March): Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 13:00–16:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-16:00 (April to October)
13:00-16:00 (November to March)
Thursday
13:00-16:00 (April to October)
Friday
13:00-16:00 (April to October)
Saturday
11:00-16:30 (April to October)
13:00-16:00 (November to March)
Sunday
11:00-16:30 (April to October)
13:00-16:00 (November to March)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to 16 free

Contact

Webpage
museum-heiden.ch
Email
info@museum-heiden.ch
Address
Kirchplatz 5, 9410 Heiden

Access

Nearby stops

  • Heiden300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
30m
Chur
1h 37m
Zürich HB
1h 50m
Zug
2h 24m
Olten
2h 29m

FAQ

  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    No, the museum is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
  • Can I book a guided tour outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, private guided tours can be organized outside regular opening hours. The guided tour costs CHF 110.00, plus admission of CHF 8.00 per person.
  • Are there offers for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers age-appropriate guided tours, games, workshops and more for school classes. These are free for schools in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and the city of St. Gallen; for others they cost CHF 110.00.
  • How do I reach the museum by public transport?
    The museum is located directly at the Kirchplatz in Heiden. It is about five to ten minutes on foot from the mountain station of the Rorschach-Heiden railway. Postbus routes 120/121, 222, 224 and 226 also stop at the Kirchplatz.