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open art museum

The open art museum in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is dedicated to the preservation and mediation of Swiss Naive Art, Art Brut and Outsider Art by deceased and active artists. It presents works from artistic border areas and by autodidacts who are often themselves boundary crossers. The museum offers guided tours, workshops and self-guided mediation formats for children, young people and adults, and hosts changing exhibitions.

Families and Kids

For children and families, the Händy, a playful museum game, is available in the foyer and can be borrowed free of charge at the ticket desk. Age-appropriate guided tour formats and workshops are also offered for school classes and families. The exhibition rooms are barrier-free for pushchairs except for the cabinet.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Art
    • 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 Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm, and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 12pm to 5pm. Closed on Mondays and on 1 January, Good Friday, 1 August and 24/25/31 December.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-18:00
Wednesday
14:00-18:00
Thursday
14:00-18:00
Friday
14:00-18:00
Saturday
12:00-17:00
Sunday
12:00-17:00

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Reduced admission with ID (AHV, IV, apprentices, pupils, students, Kulturlegi, artcard).
0 CHF
Children and young people up to 18 years have free admission.
0 CHF
Free admission for accompanying persons.

Contact

Webpage
openartmuseum.ch
Email
info@openartmuseum.ch
Address
Davidstrasse 44, 9000 St.Gallen

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Gallen, St.Leonhard200 meters walking distance
  • St. Gallen Güterbahnhof500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
1m
Zürich HB
1h 6m
Chur
1h 27m
Zug
1h 37m
Olten
1h 48m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    The main entrance has stairs. For wheelchair users, access via the inner courtyard with a wide ramp is recommended, from which you can reach the ticket desk barrier-free. The exhibition rooms on the 1st floor are accessible by lift and, except for the cabinet, are barrier-free for wheelchairs.
  • Are there lockers and a cloakroom?
    In the foyer there is an unattended cloakroom and lockers. Please speak to the staff about this.
  • Are there offers for children and families?
    For children and families, a playful mediation offer is available on site in the foyer: the Händy, a museum game specially developed for the open art museum, which can be borrowed free of charge at the ticket desk.
  • Are assistance dogs allowed in the museum?
    Assistance dogs are welcome at the open art museum and may accompany visitors into the exhibition.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours and workshops for groups?
    Yes, the open art museum offers individual group tours as well as workshops. On request, there are also children's tours and workshops for people with special needs.