Museum Sankturbanhof

The Museum Sankturbanhof in Sursee, Switzerland, is a multi-department house at the intersection of art and culture, past and present. Historic rooms and contemporary art, socially relevant questions and participatory interactions characterise the house. The collection includes the Carl Beck weapon collection and the Georg Staffelbach collection with reverse glass painting and religious art. The museum presents several exhibitions each year that connect historical objects with contemporary artists and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 10 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Thursdays from 14:00 to 20:00, Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
14:00-20:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Reduced admission for pupils and apprentices, students at universities and universities of applied sciences in Switzerland and abroad, groups of 10 or more (per person), Historia Viva members, KulturLegi Luzern and AHV/IV recipients.
0 CHF
Free for children and young people up to 16 years.

Contact

Webpage
sankturbanhof.ch
Email
info@sankturbanhof.ch
Address
Theaterstrasse 9, 6210 Sursee

Access

Nearby stops

  • Sursee, Rothüsli150 meters walking distance
  • Sursee, Altstadt200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
26m
Olten
29m
Bern
49m
Zug
53m
Basel SBB
1h 6m

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours for groups and private tours?
    Yes, the museum offers public and private guided tours. Private tours last one hour, are for a maximum of 25 people and cost CHF 120.00 plus reduced admission per person. Depot tours or studio visits are available on request.
  • Are there offers for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, there are workshops for children aged 6 to 12, which take place on Wednesdays or Thursdays and cost CHF 5.00 per child. In addition, a dedicated children's art room for discovering and playing is available for the youngest visitors (0-6 years).
  • Can you get married at the museum or rent rooms?
    Yes, the museum offers rooms for rent, including a meeting room for up to 8 people and the Äbtesaal for 35-50 people. Wedding appointments can also be booked from Tuesday to Friday through the Sursee civil registry office.
  • Is there a museum shop?
    Yes, the museum shop offers thematically matched publications, souvenirs related to the exhibitions, the museum's own postcard editions as well as selected children's literature on the theme of art and museums.
  • Is there a museum park?
    Yes, the museum park serves as an extended open-air exhibition space. Access is via the staff at the ticket desk. In spring and summer, the green surroundings invite you to linger.

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