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Ortsmuseum Hinwil

The Ortsmuseum Hinwil in Hinwil, Switzerland, is a family-friendly museum that collects and makes accessible testimonies of everyday history, customs, crafts and folk art. It comprises several buildings including a residential house, barn, garden, Turpenschopf, Schaulager and fire engine house. The museum has an Ortsgeschichte archive with documents, images, films and a library, as well as annual chronicles kept since 1924. The local history wiki hinwilpedia.ch is also connected to the museum. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The Ortsmuseum is family-friendly and many objects can be tried out. School classes are welcome and the programme is tailored to the class's wishes. The Gwunderkoffer with around 30 museum objects can be borrowed for children to explore.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open every first Sunday from March to December from 14:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (March to December)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission
100 CHF
Class visit: 100 francs per class (Hinwil classes free)

Contact

Webpage
ortsmuseum.ch
Email
info@ortsmuseum.ch
Address
Oberdorfstrasse 11, 8340 Hinwil

FAQ

  • Can the museum be visited outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours of the museum and/or the Schaulager are possible at any time by prior arrangement.
  • Does the museum offer a programme for school classes?
    Yes, school classes are welcome and the programme is tailored to the class's wishes. Many objects in the museum can be tried out.
  • What is the Gwunderkoffer?
    The Gwunderkoffer contains around 30 museum objects for exploring and researching and can be borrowed. The objects are linked to the local history wiki hinwilpedia.ch.
  • Is the museum suitable for a visit in any weather?
    Yes, the museum is suitable for a visit in any weather. There is space for a break and enough seating for a snack.