Museum zur Farb

The Museum zur Farb in Stäfa (Switzerland) is a local history museum housed in one of the oldest surviving buildings in the municipality, whose oldest part was built around 1460. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to the Stäfner Handel, the uprising of the Zurich rural population against the dominance of the city in the 18th century, which is considered the initial spark for the founding of the Swiss federal state in 1848. The collection comprises paintings, furniture, textiles, documents, photographs and implements relating to the everyday, village, agricultural, craft and industrial history of Stäfa, as well as art connected to the municipality. The museum also presents changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours, village walks and workshops.

Families and Kids

The museum offers workshops and guided tours for school classes of all ages, which are free for school classes from Stäfa. The Haus zur Farb with its historic rooms, baroque paintings and old kitchen is also interesting for families with children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Yes
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open from May 17 to July 12 and from August 20 to October 18, 2026, on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The museum remains closed during the summer holidays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
18:00-21:00 (May 17 to July 12, 2026)
18:00-21:00 (August 20 to October 18, 2026)
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (May 17 to July 12, 2026)
14:00-17:00 (August 20 to October 18, 2026)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
lesegesellschaft.ch
Email
kurator@lesegesellschaft.ch
Address
Dorfstrasse 15, 8712 Stäfa

Access

Nearby stops

  • Stäfa, Dorf150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
34m
Zug
1h 14m
Olten
1h 16m
St. Gallen
1h 22m
Luzern
1h 36m

FAQ

  • Can the museum be visited outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, visits outside the opening hours are possible on request.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours and village walks?
    Yes, guided tours on special exhibitions and topics of regional, local and house history as well as village walks on the history of Stäfa or in Goethe's footsteps are offered. Private tours cost between 150 and 250 francs depending on length.
  • Are there offers for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers a comprehensive range of workshops and guided tours for school classes of all ages. These are free of charge for school classes from Stäfa (excluding material costs).
  • Can the collection depot be visited?
    Yes, the collection depot in the Obstgarten civil defence facility can be visited by appointment, and guided tours are also possible.

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