Museum Prestegg

Museum Prestegg in Altstätten (Switzerland) is a regional museum for the Rhine Valley, housed in a listed medieval townhouse in the old town. The building holds one of the region's oldest museum collections and presents semi-permanent exhibitions as well as changing special exhibitions. A permanent exhibition on themes of Rhine Valley life is under construction. The museum also offers guided tours, an education programme for families and school classes, and a café.

Families and Kids

Museum Prestegg offers children's birthday programmes with various themes such as 'Beim Zeus!', 'Bärenstark!', 'Knack den Code!' and 'Die Bären sind los!' for children aged 4 to 12. There is also the 'City Detectives' city tour for primary school children. Some programmes are not suitable for children in wheelchairs.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays
    • Entrance fee: 10 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 5 pm, Thursday from 2 to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on certain public holidays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-20:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
Groups of 10 or more, per person
7 CHF
Apprentices, students (with ID), AHV/IV recipients
0 CHF
Children and young people under 16 (entry only accompanied by an adult)

Contact

Webpage
prestegg.ch
Email
info@prestegg.ch
Address
Rabengasse 3, 9450 Altstätten

Access

Nearby stops

  • Altstätten Stadt150 meters walking distance
  • Altstätten SG, Rathaus350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
42m
Chur
56m
Zürich HB
1h 29m
Zug
2h 6m
Olten
2h 8m

FAQ

  • Is Museum Prestegg accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the museum is barrier-free and wheelchair accessible. Exceptions are the small and large vaulted cellars and the coat-of-arms hall. A wheelchair-accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor of the north wing.
  • Is there a café in the museum?
    Yes, Café Prestegg offers a small selection of cold and warm drinks, homemade cakes and ice cream. It is accessible even without a museum visit.
  • Does the museum offer activities for children?
    Yes, the museum offers children's birthday programmes with various themes as well as the 'City Detectives' city tour for primary school children. There is also an education programme for school classes.
  • Can you get married at the museum?
    Yes, civil weddings of the Rheintal civil registry office take place in the Göttersaal of the Prestegg. During weddings, the Göttersaal is not accessible to visitors.
  • Are there guided tours through the exhibitions?
    Yes, public guided tours through the special exhibitions as well as private group tours are offered. There are also various city and building tours through Altstätten and the Prestegg.

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