Museum of the Canton of Glarus

The Museum of the Canton of Glarus is housed in the Freulerpalast, a 17th-century manor in Näfels. Its permanent exhibitions cover the cultural history of the canton, alpine farming, textile printing, and the pioneering role of Glarus in Swiss skiing.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a children's quiz, a birthday party package, and school modules for grades 4-6. Interactive guided tours and a textile printing workshop are available for families.

Information

Visit duration: 90min
For rainy days: Yes
Free entrance: No
Price range: $$
Topic: History
- Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
- Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
- Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Events and birthdays, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Thursday: 10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Friday: 10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Saturday: 10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Sunday: 10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)

Admission fees

12 CHF: Adult admission
8 CHF: Young adults (17 to 25 years)
8 CHF: Students (up to 30 years, with valid ID)
4 CHF: Children and teenagers (6 to 16 years)
5 CHF: Disability pensioners
30 CHF: Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 4 children)
18 CHF: Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 4 children)
10 CHF: Adult groups of 10 or more, price per person
0 CHF: Refugees and foreigners (permits N, S and F)
0 CHF: Students and teachers accompanying their classes

Contact

Webpage: freulerpalast.ch
Email: info@freulerpalast.ch
Address: Freulerpalast, CH-8752 Näfels