Museum zu Allerheiligen

The Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is a multidisciplinary museum housed in a former Benedictine monastery. Its permanent exhibitions span archaeology, cultural history, art, and natural history, featuring the renowned Ebnöther collection of antiquities and a significant art collection with works from the 15th century to contemporary art. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on a variety of cultural and scientific topics.

Families and Kids

The museum offers various activities for children, including a Stone Age hunting camp to play in, realistic replicas to touch in the archaeology section, and a 'Waldtier-Werkstatt' (forest animal workshop) at the Stemmler Museum. Family-friendly walk-in workshops are held several times a year.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays. Open until 20:00 on the last Thursday of the month.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
11:00-20:00 (Last Thursday of the month)
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
9 CHF
Senior admission
9 CHF
Student admission
9 CHF
Group admission
0 CHF
Children & young people under 20
0 CHF
Every 1st Saturday of the month

Contact

Webpage
allerheiligen.ch
Email
admin.allerheiligen@stsh.ch
Address
Klosterstrasse 16, 8200 Schaffhausen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Schaffhausen, Rhybadi350 meters walking distance
  • Schaffhausen, Schifflände500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
41m
Zug
1h 17m
Olten
1h 19m
St. Gallen
1h 19m
Luzern
1h 39m

FAQ

  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    The museum and its courtyard are accessible by wheelchair. The building complex has been largely made wheelchair accessible with stair lifts and lifting platforms, though some areas remain inaccessible due to narrow spaces. A manual wheelchair is available upon request at the reception. Two wheelchair-accessible toilets are available.
  • Is there a museum café?
    Yes, the museum café is located in the reception area and is accessible without a museum ticket. In summer, guests can also be served in the historic Pfalzhof courtyard.
  • Is there a museum shop?
    Yes, the museum shop is located in the entrance area and is accessible without a ticket. It offers art books, catalogues, postcards, posters, accessories, and toys. Museum publications can also be ordered online.
  • Are guided tours available for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers educational guided tours and workshops for all school levels. For school classes from the city and canton of Schaffhausen, the educational tours are free of charge. Booking is required at least 10 days in advance.
  • Is the Museum Stemmler wheelchair accessible?
    No, due to its medieval building structure, the Museum Stemmler is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

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