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Ortsmuseum Urdorf

The Ortsmuseum Urdorf is a local history museum in Urdorf, Switzerland, housed in a former farmhouse from the early 17th century. It presents a permanent exhibition on Urdorf's rural folk culture, including agricultural and craft tools and stove tiles, as well as period rooms such as a kitchen, bedroom and schoolroom. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and serves as a centre for culture and encounter. The Chronikstube serves as a local history documentation point.

Families and Kids

The museum welcomes families and children, and some objects in the changing exhibitions can be touched, handled or tried out. The museum café is open during open museum days.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

The museum is open every 2nd Sunday of the month from 13:00 to 16:00, except during the summer holidays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
13:00-16:00 (every 2nd Sunday of the month (except summer holidays))

Contact

Webpage
ortsmuseum-urdorf.ch
Address
Birmensdorferstrasse 102, 8902 Urdorf

Access

Nearby stops

  • Urdorf, Spitzacker250 meters walking distance
  • Urdorf Weihermatt1000 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
12m
Zug
32m
Olten
51m
Luzern
59m
Basel SBB
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open during the summer holidays?
    No, the open museum takes a summer break and remains closed during the summer holidays; it reopens in mid-September. Room rental is not affected by the break.
  • Can I visit the museum with a guided tour?
    Yes, on open museum days visitors can view the exhibitions on request under expert guidance.
  • Are there parking spaces at the museum?
    No, there are no parking spaces at the Ortsmuseum Urdorf itself; visitors are asked to use the nearby Zwischenbächen car park at the Spitzacker centre.
  • Can the museum rooms be rented for events?
    Yes, various rooms are available for rent for meetings, courses, seminars, family celebrations, weddings and other events, and this rental is not affected by the museum's summer break.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes, the museum café (Museumskafi) is open during the open museum days and events.

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