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Museum Vaz/Obervaz

The Museum Vaz/Obervaz in Zorten (Vaz/Obervaz, Switzerland) is housed in a former Capuchin hospice and parsonage and extends over three floors in the hospice, the Galeria Parpan and the Pfrundstall with the old grain mill from Zorten. The permanent exhibition documents life and work in past times, the emergence of tourism in the municipality of Vaz/Obervaz, sport in former days as well as regional customs and traditions. Historic workshops such as a forge, a wheelwright's shop and a weaving room have been set up. The museum also houses the collection of the artist Ferdinand Parpan and changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum explicitly welcomes families. Children can search for the lost thimble, craft a medieval money pouch and try out historical objects in the 'hands-on museum' room. On the first Wednesday of every month admission is free for grandparents and their grandchildren (up to 16 years).

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: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open from mid-July to the end of September: Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00. The museum is closed in June.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (July to September)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (July to September)
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (July to September)

Admission fees

7 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Children (6 – 26 years)
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years
5 CHF
Group admission from 10 persons – adults
2 CHF
Group admission from 10 persons – children

Contact

Webpage
museumvaz-lenzerheide.ch
Email
mail@museumvaz-lenzerheide.ch
Address
Voa da Solis 2, 7082 Vaz/Obervaz – Zorten

Access

Nearby stops

  • Vaz/Obervaz, Zorten150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Chur
55m
Zürich HB
2h 14m
St. Gallen
2h 27m
Zug
2h 51m
Olten
2h 53m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours and group visits are also possible outside the opening hours by prior arrangement.
  • What activities does the museum offer for children and families?
    The museum explicitly welcomes families. Children can search for the lost thimble, craft a medieval money pouch and try out objects in the 'hands-on museum' room. On the first Wednesday of every month admission is free for grandparents and their grandchildren.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours in several languages?
    Yes, depending on the availability of a guide, tours are offered in German, English, French, Italian, Romansh and Spanish.
  • Is there a museum shop?
    Yes, the museum shop offers illustrated books, local history books, stories, poetry, legends from the region and specialist books about the municipality of Vaz/Obervaz.
  • Can you get married at the museum?
    Yes, weddings can be held in the historic Stoiva (up to 15 people) or in the light-flooded Sala Parpan (up to 50 people).

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