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Museum im Zeughaus

The Museum im Zeughaus in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is the museum for the history of Switzerland and its army. At its locations in Schaffhausen and Diessenhofen it conveys knowledge and historical context about the military, political and social development of Switzerland and its army. With exhibits from its own extensive collection it illustrates the technical development of the equipment and armament of the Swiss army in the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum presents eight exhibitions and two show depots of historical collections in the historic buildings of the Cantonal Zeughaus in Schaffhausen and at the Diessenhofen site, and also hosts changing special exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Winter break until 20 March 2026. From 21 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 the museum is open every Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. Outside regular opening hours, guided tours for groups are possible at any time by prior arrangement.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00-16:00 (21 March 2026 to 31 October 2026)
Sunday
Closed

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Youth (11-18 years)
0 CHF
Children free
0 CHF
Members of the Verein Museum im Zeughaus, holders of the Museumspass, holders of the Raiffeisen card free

Contact

Webpage
museumimzeughaus.ch
Email
info@museumimzeughaus.ch
Address
Randenstrasse 34, 8200 Schaffhausen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Schaffhausen, Schützenhaus350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
42m
St. Gallen
1h 14m
Zug
1h 18m
Olten
1h 20m
Luzern
1h 40m

FAQ

  • Is there a museum restaurant or café at the Museum im Zeughaus?
    Yes, the museum restaurant offers a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, beer and cider as well as its own museum wine. It also serves simple meals and a cake buffet and is open on all museum days.
  • Can I buy documentation on the exhibitions in the museum shop?
    Yes, the museum shop offers printed documentation on the exhibitions as well as books and brochures on the history of Switzerland and its army. The shop is open on museum days and during booked guided tours.
  • Are guided tours possible outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours for groups are possible at any time outside regular opening hours by prior arrangement. The price for admission and tour of a group is CHF 12 per person, but at least CHF 150.
  • How do I reach the Museum im Zeughaus in Schaffhausen by public transport?
    From Schaffhausen station take bus line 3 towards Sommerwies to the Schützenhaus stop on the Breite. From the bus stop it is a 5-minute walk to the museum.
  • Is there a second location of the museum?
    Yes, the Museum im Zeughaus has a second location in Diessenhofen (TG), located directly next to the St. Katharinental SBB stop. It houses the exhibitions on the motorization and mechanization of the Swiss army, on the history of anti-tank defence as well as the guns show depot.

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