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Ortsmuseum Meilen

The Ortsmuseum Meilen is a local history museum in Meilen, Switzerland, housed in a listed 19th-century Buergerhaus on the Kirchgasse. It collects and archives historically valuable objects about Meilen and documents the town's local history. The permanent exhibitions cover the pile dwellings (Pfahlbauten), Burg Friedberg, Meilen's local history, and the landscape painter Johann Jakob Meyer. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on a variety of themes.

Families and Kids

The museum's permanent exhibition on Burg Friedberg invites visitors to reproduce a medieval shoe or dress up like the castle inhabitants. The special exhibitions include interactive stations where visitors can get hands-on.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • 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 on Saturdays and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00. Weekday visits of the permanent exhibition can be arranged by appointment (minimum 5 people).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
14:00-17:00
Sunday
14:00-17:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
ortsmuseum-meilen.ch
Email
info@ortsmuseum-meilen.ch
Address
Kirchgasse 14, 8706 Meilen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Meilen (See)150 meters walking distance
  • Meilen400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
16m
Zug
54m
Olten
58m
Luzern
1h 14m
Basel SBB
1h 23m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    No. The museum is located in a listed 19th-century building and is not barrier-free; only stairs lead to the exhibition rooms and there is no lift.
  • Can I visit the permanent exhibition during the week?
    Yes, weekday visits of the permanent exhibition can be arranged by email or telephone, with a minimum group size of 5 people.
  • Is there a cafe or reading corner in the museum?
    Yes, on the first floor there is a cafe corner and a reading corner with books about Meilen and the current exhibition, open during opening hours.
  • Can I buy Meilen flags at the museum?
    Yes, Meilen flags are sold during opening hours or by prior arrangement via email.
  • Can rooms in the museum be rented?
    Yes, the Meilemer Stube (meeting room for about 20 people) and the Gewoelbekeller (event room for up to 100 people) can be rented by contacting the museum.

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