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Museum Murten

The Museum of Morat (Musée de Morat) is one of the oldest museums in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, housed since 1978 in the old water mill beneath the city walls. Its permanent exhibition illustrates 6,000 years of the history of Morat and its region across five levels, covering settlements from the New Stone Age and Bronze Age, the Celts and Romans, life and work in the medieval city, and the period under Bernese and Fribourg rule. A multimedia show recounts the events of the memorable Battle of Morat. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
14:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Adults, reduced (AVS, apprentices, students, unemployed)
2 CHF
Children and teenagers (6 to 16)
5 CHF
Groups (more than 8 people)
1 CHF
School groups (2 guides free)

Contact

Webpage
museummurten.ch
Email
kontakt@museummurten.ch
Address
Ryf 4, 3280 Murten

Access

Nearby stops

  • Murten/Morat450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
23m
Bern
58m
Olten
1h 28m
Lausanne
1h 30m
Thun
1h 31m

FAQ

  • Is the museum housed in a historic building?
    Yes, the Museum of Morat has been housed since 1978 in the old water mill, situated under the surrounding walls of the city.
  • Are there activities for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers an object research activity for children and families called 'Where are the lions?', as well as workshops for children aged 8 and up, such as making prehistoric jewellery and a chronology workshop from the Stone Age to the Romans.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours?
    Yes, the museum offers public and private guided tours of the exhibitions and the permanent collection in different languages, as well as tours of the old city of Morat and the museum.
  • Can the museum be rented for private events?
    Yes, the museum offers room rental and apéritifs for exclusive events, including options with wine tasting from a Vully winemaker, generally outside opening hours for groups of up to 100 people.
  • Does the museum offer educational programmes for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers teaching sequences developed with the University of Teacher Education Fribourg for primary school classes (cycles 1 and 2), as well as workshops for school groups.

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