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Rätisches Museum

The Rätisches Museum in Chur, Switzerland, is the historical museum of the canton of Graubünden, presenting the region's history from its beginnings to the present day. Housed in a baroque patrician house in the old town, its permanent exhibition spans four floors and covers archaeological, cultural-historical and folkloric objects from the whole canton, from prehistory through the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque to the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection comprises around 100,000 objects, and the museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers special activities for children and families, including a children's city map of Chur's old town, a medieval reading trail in the castle room where children can try on medieval clothes and play games, and special offers for children in the permanent and special exhibitions. School class programmes are free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: 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 Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
AHV and IV recipients
4 CHF
Students and apprentices with ID
0 CHF
Children under 16 years

Contact

Webpage
raetischesmuseum.gr.ch
Email
info@raetischesmuseum.gr.ch
Address
Hofstrasse 1, 7000 Chur

Access

Nearby stops

  • Chur Altstadt300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Chur
2m
Zürich HB
1h 31m
St. Gallen
1h 44m
Zug
2h 8m
Olten
2h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    The Rätisches Museum is partially barrier-free. All floors and the sanitary facilities on the ground floor are wheelchair accessible via lift/wheelchair lift. The floor in the basement is made of natural stone and relatively uneven. A disabled parking space is located directly at the museum, and guide dogs are allowed.
  • Are there offers for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers various activities for children and families, including a children's city map, a medieval reading trail in the castle room, and special offers for children in both the permanent and special exhibitions. There are also family Sundays and school programmes.
  • Is there a museum shop at the Rätisches Museum?
    Yes, the Rätisches Museum has a museum shop.
  • Can the permanent exhibition be experienced with an audio guide?
    Yes, the permanent exhibition (basement to 2nd floor) can be experienced via a narrated multimedia guide. The anniversary exhibition on the 3rd floor can be experienced via the multimedia guide with short information texts (not narrated).
  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers various guided tours on different themes, including highlights of the collection, archaeology, mobility history, migration stories, and the Wunderkammer. Private guided tours and orientations are available by prior registration.