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Museum Oftringen

The Museum Oftringen in Oftringen, Switzerland, presents the former life of the local population in two historic buildings, the former tavern Alte Löwen and the Hochstudhaus. The permanent exhibition in the Hochstudhaus includes, among other things, a shoemaker's workshop. In the museum café, visitors can browse a digital archive of old views, school class photos and other events. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions and an events programme.

Families and Kids

For families, the Hochstudhaus offers the game 'Leo der Löwe – auf Spurensuche im Museum Oftringen' as well as a large wooden memory game in the attic. The museum café provides a doll's house, old board games, puzzles and colouring pictures for young visitors.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area

Opening hours

The museum, its exhibitions and the museum café are open on two Sundays per month from March to November. During the cold season the Hochstudhaus remains closed.

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
museum-oftringen.ch
Email
museum@oftringen.ch
Address
Dorfstrasse 27 / 29, 4665 Oftringen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Oftringen, Obristhof450 meters walking distance
  • Oftringen, Baslerstrasse750 meters walking distance
  • Aarburg-Oftringen1300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
3m
Bern
36m
Luzern
44m
Zürich HB
46m
Basel SBB
46m

FAQ

  • Is the Museum Oftringen wheelchair accessible?
    The Alte Löwen has a wheelchair-accessible toilet and a lift that can be reached via the ground-level rear entrance. The Tenn in the Hochstudhaus is accessible at ground level. Inside the Alte Löwen there are some steps at the door thresholds, where staff are happy to help.
  • Are there activities for children at the museum?
    Yes, the Hochstudhaus offers the family game 'Leo der Löwe – auf Spurensuche im Museum Oftringen' as well as a large wooden memory game in the attic. The museum café provides a doll's house, old board games, puzzles and colouring pictures.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours for groups and school classes?
    Yes, group tours are offered even outside opening hours, for example for class reunions, company outings or team events. There are also special formats for school classes.
  • Can rooms be rented at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers rooms for birthday parties, family celebrations or large meetings. Further information is available under room rental.
  • Does the museum offer research into local history?
    Yes, the museum offers research into local history, for example on historical photos of Oftringen. It also accepts old objects that are to be placed in the museum's care.