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Museum Schaffen

Museum Schaffen in Winterthur, Switzerland, is a modern historical museum that focuses on the theme of work in history, present, and future. It features changing exhibitions and offers a variety of participatory and educational programmes. The museum is located in a hall on Lagerplatz and provides multifunctional spaces for workshops and events. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and a diverse events programme.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • 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: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
9 CHF
Reduced admission for children and young people up to 16 years, students, apprentices with ID, adult education, AHV/IV recipients, groups of 8 or more
0 CHF
Free admission for children up to 12 years
0 CHF
Free admission for persons with residence permit N/F/S, public schools of the city of Winterthur, members of the Historischer Verein Winterthur HVW, holders of Winterthur & Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen card, VMS and ICOM members

Contact

Webpage
museumschaffen.ch
Address
Lagerplatz 9, 8400 Winterthur

Access

Nearby stops

  • Winterthur, Wylandbrücke300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
28m
St. Gallen
40m
Zug
1h 0m
Olten
1h 17m
Luzern
1h 20m

FAQ

  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    Yes, the museum is step-free accessible. A small ramp bridges the threshold at the entrance, and the exhibition and workshop levels are reachable via a wheelchair-accessible lift.
  • Can I book a guided tour for a private group?
    Yes, private guided tours are available. A 1-hour tour costs CHF 160 plus CHF 9 admission per person, and a 2-hour tour costs CHF 250 plus CHF 9 admission per person. A surcharge of CHF 30 applies outside opening hours. Bookings can be made via email.
  • Are there public guided tours included in the admission price?
    Yes, the museum offers dialogic guided tours ('Wir (ver)zapfen Geschichte!') on selected dates, which are included in the admission price. No registration is required.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a café bar (Cafébar) operated by Annina Eugster, open on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • How do I get to the museum by public transport?
    The nearest bus stop is 'Wylandbrücke'. From there, cross a small bridge to reach Lagerplatz. The museum is also about a 10-minute walk from the train station via the underpass exit 'Einkaufszentrum Neuwiesen'.