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Museum Walserhaus Gurin

Ethnographic museum in Bosco Gurin, the highest year-round inhabited village in Ticino (1506 m a.s.l.), housed in one of the oldest Alpine houses (1386). It presents the history, language, architecture, art, agriculture, and customs of the Walser community through multiple thematic sections including a linguistic museum, a living museum, and a ProSpecieRara garden.

Families and Kids

Children aged 6-16 have a reduced admission fee. The museum offers craft activities, educational paths, storytelling evenings, and guided tours suitable for families. The living museum rooms and the ProSpecieRara garden provide hands-on exploration of traditional Walser life.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography

    • Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
13:00-16:00 (18.4.2026 to 31.5.2026)
Wednesday
13:00-16:00 (18.4.2026 to 31.5.2026)
Thursday
13:00-16:00 (18.4.2026 to 31.5.2026)
Friday
13:00-16:00 (18.4.2026 to 31.5.2026)
Saturday
13:00-16:00 (18.4.2026 to 31.5.2026)
Sunday
13:00-16:00 (18.4.2026 to 31.5.2026)

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
1.5 CHF
Child admission
12 CHF
Family admission
4 CHF
Student admission
4 CHF
Senior admission
4 CHF
Group admission
0 CHF
With Swiss Museum Pass or Raiffeisen members

Contact

Webpage
walserhaus.ch
Email
museum@walserhaus.ch
Address
Ufum Heingåårt 19, 6685 Bosco Gurin