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Museum im Kornhaus

The Museum im Kornhaus in Rorschach (Switzerland) is an experience museum directly at the Rorschach harbour. It combines a knowledge and experience world with interactive experiment fields on topics such as optical illusions, visual perception, magnetism, movement and factORfake. Further areas are dedicated to regional history on Lake Constance, transport technology, communication and scripts as well as the monarchy at Wartegg Castle. The museum also offers changing focal points and temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The experience world of the Museum im Kornhaus invites children from about 7 years old to experiment and understand. Children and young people up to 16 years may only visit the museum accompanied by adults. Interactive experiment fields on optics, magnetism and movement offer plenty to try out.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Science and technology
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open daily from 13:00 to 17:00, including Mondays (closed on Good Friday and Swiss National Day); season from 6 April to 25 October.
Monday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)
Tuesday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)
Wednesday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)
Thursday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)
Friday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)
Saturday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)
Sunday
13:00-17:00 (6 April to 25 October)

Contact

Webpage
museum-rorschach.ch
Email
info@museum-rorschach.ch
Address
Hauptstrasse 58, 9400 Rorschach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Rorschach Hafen200 meters walking distance
  • Rorschach Stadt650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
14m
Chur
1h 14m
Zürich HB
1h 21m
Zug
1h 52m
Olten
2h 3m

FAQ

  • Is the Museum im Kornhaus suitable for children?
    Yes, the experience world is designed for young and old, preferably from school age (about 7 years). Children and young people up to 16 years may only visit the museum accompanied by adults.
  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, visits outside opening hours are possible for schools and groups of 10 or more people upon prior registration for a surcharge.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours?
    Yes, general and thematic guided tours are offered for groups and school classes. The experience world is largely self-explanatory, and guided tours can be booked on request.
  • Does the museum have a café and a shop?
    Yes, there is a self-service cafeteria corner directly by the lake as well as a museum shop with cards, art prints, literature, catalogues, games and experiments.
  • Can I hold private events at the museum?
    Yes, the museum enables special events such as company celebrations, product presentations or family parties in its premises, on a small scale or with up to 50 people.

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