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Museum of the Canton of Glarus

The Museum des Landes Glarus is located in the Freulerpalast in Näfels, Switzerland, a representative 17th-century manor house built between 1642 and 1648 for the guard captain Kaspar Freuler. The permanent exhibitions cover the cultural history of the canton of Glarus, including its alpine farming and cattle breeding, the textile printing industry, and the pioneering role of Glarus in Swiss skiing. Visitors can tour nine preserved 17th-century state rooms and learn about the region's history from the first settlements to the industrial era. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers special activities for young visitors, including a children's quiz to discover the palace with the help of Kaspar Freuler, birthday parties with a crown, and interactive tours for school classes such as a textile printing workshop and a fairy-tale tour with dressing up.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00, from April 1 to October 31.
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
4 CHF
Children and young people (6 to 16 years)
8 CHF
Young adults (17 to 25 years)
8 CHF
Students (up to 30 years, with valid ID)
30 CHF
Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 4 children)
18 CHF
Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 4 children)
5 CHF
Disability insurance (IV) recipients
10 CHF
Adult groups of 10 or more, price per person
0 CHF
Refugees and foreigners (permits N, S and F)

Contact

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

Access

Nearby stops

  • Näfels, Freulerpalast200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
58m
Chur
1h 0m
St. Gallen
1h 6m
Zug
1h 13m
Luzern
1h 36m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed in the museum?
    No, dogs are not allowed in the Museum des Landes Glarus.
  • Is there a virtual tour of the Freulerpalast available?
    Yes, the museum offers a virtual tour of the Freulerpalast, including the Festsaal, the Gartensaal/Sala Terrena and the state rooms.
  • Can I book a guided tour for my group?
    Yes, the museum offers themed guided tours for groups of up to 25 people, which can be adapted to your wishes, for example on the palace and museum or on Glarus textile printing.
  • Are there special offers for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours and learning modules for school classes aligned with the Lehrplan 21 curriculum, including interactive tours and a textile printing workshop.
  • Is the museum open on public holidays?
    Yes, the museum is open on public holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Ascension, Whitsun and the Swiss National Day (1 August), from 10:00 to 17:00.

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