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Museum Zofingen

The Museum Zofingen in Zofingen, Switzerland, is the oldest museum in the canton of Aargau and presents a historical and a natural history department. The historical department covers topics from archaeology to the fire brigade, including the Ringier museum, the Zofingia museum, the Monetarium, films and grave finds from the town church. The natural history department holds various natural history collections as well as the collection of Hermann Fischer-Siegwart (1842-1925), the museum's first curator. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Families can explore the collections playfully at monthly family afternoons. During regular opening hours, three free puzzle trails for children and families lead through the museum with six riddles each. A traditional children's competition takes place every November.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Donation based
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 17:00 and on Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00. Additional opening hours during events. Closed on public holidays and during the summer holidays of the Zofingen schools.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10:00-12:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Admission is free, a donation (Kollekte) is requested.

Contact

Webpage
museumzofingen.ch
Email
museum@zofingen.ch
Address
General-Guisan-Strasse 18, 4800 Zofingen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Zofingen, Bifangstrasse350 meters walking distance
  • Zofingen500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
6m
Bern
28m
Luzern
31m
Zürich HB
43m
Basel SBB
44m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for visitors with mobility impairments?
    The Museum Zofingen is a historic building with old vaults and is unfortunately not fully wheelchair accessible; there is currently no passenger lift. Visitors with mobility impairments are asked to contact the museum in advance to discuss individual visit options.
  • Are assistance dogs allowed in the museum?
    Assistance and guide dogs are always welcome. Due to the old and sensitive collections, other animals are unfortunately not allowed in the museum.
  • Are there activities for children and families at the museum?
    About once a month the collections can be explored playfully at family afternoons. During regular opening hours, three different puzzle trails for children and families are available free of charge, each leading through the museum with six riddles. A traditional children's competition takes place every November.
  • Can school classes visit the museum outside opening hours?
    Yes. Offers for school classes can be booked from Monday to Friday by arrangement. Alternatively, teachers can work independently in the exhibitions with their classes outside opening hours; an appointment should be arranged in advance.
  • Is the museum closed during the summer holidays?
    Yes, the museum remains closed on public holidays and during the summer holidays of the Zofingen schools.