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Museum Langenthal

Museum Langenthal in Langenthal, Switzerland, is a regional museum in the Altes Amtshaus presenting the history and geography of Langenthal and the Oberaargau region. The permanent exhibition shows archaeological and geological finds, building ceramics from St. Urban monastery, Langenthal porcelain, and the development of Langenthal from a medieval village to a regional centre. Special exhibitions are shown on the ground floor, the history of Langenthal and surroundings on the first floor, and geography and geology on the second floor. The museum regularly complements its programme with changing special exhibitions on regional themes.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: History

Opening hours

The permanent and special exhibitions are open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 pm; guided tours on request. Closed during the summer holidays and on public holidays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00

Contact

Webpage
museumlangenthal.ch
Address
Bahnhofstrasse 11, 4900 Langenthal

Access

Nearby stops

  • Langenthal, Tell/Kantonalbank200 meters walking distance
  • Langenthal700 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
11m
Bern
32m
Zürich HB
48m
Luzern
53m
Basel SBB
54m

FAQ

  • How do I reach Museum Langenthal by public transport?
    The museum is about a 10-minute walk from Langenthal station towards the centre. There are train connections from Solothurn, Bern, Zurich, Lucerne and Basel.
  • Are there parking facilities near the museum?
    Behind the museum there is the Brauihof underground car park as a parking option.
  • Can I support the museum as a patron?
    Yes, Museum Langenthal is a foundation. You become a patron with a one-time contribution of 100 francs; legal entities pay 500 francs.
  • Are the permanent exhibitions also accessible during the special exhibitions?
    During the special exhibitions, the permanent exhibitions can only be visited to a limited extent.

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