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Polish Museum

The Polish Museum in Rapperswil, Switzerland, is a museum of Polish culture and history located on the second floor of the castle in Rapperswil. It documents centuries of Polish-Swiss relations, Polish traditions, the history of the fight for independence and faith, the Solidarity movement, and the regaining of independence in 1989. A special place in the collection belongs to the Second Rifle Division interned in Switzerland, alongside an art gallery and the Romer family collection. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
14:00-17:00
Sunday
14:00-17:00

Contact

Webpage
polenmuseum.ch
Email
info@polenmuseum.ch
Address
Burghof, Hauptplatz 8, 8640 Rapperswil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Rapperswil SG500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
37m
St. Gallen
48m
Zug
53m
Chur
1h 16m
Olten
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Where is the Polish Museum located?
    The Polish Museum is located at the Burghof, Hauptplatz 8, on the 2nd floor, in Rapperswil, Switzerland. The entrance is via the Polish Library.
  • Can the library and archive collections be used by visitors?
    Yes, the library collections can be used after prior appointment. The archive collections are made available on request by sending an email to info@polenmuseum.ch.
  • Are guided tours of the Polish Museum available?
    Yes, guided tours exploring the history of Polish presence in Rapperswil are available in Polish, German, and English. For more information, contact info@polenmuseum.ch or call +41 76 473 60 72.
  • Can individual visits be arranged outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, individual visits can be arranged outside the regular opening hours by contacting the museum via email at info@polenmuseum.ch or by phone at +41 (0)55 210 18 62.
  • Does the museum host events such as concerts and lectures?
    Yes, the museum regularly holds concerts, soirées, and conferences, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

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