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Regional Museum Gantrisch

Regional Museum Gantrisch
The Regional Museum Gantrisch in Schwarzenburg (Switzerland) is a local history museum that preserves the folkloric, historical and cultural past of the region between the Sense and the Gürbetal. The permanent exhibition «Gantrisch steinreich» presents geological finds from the region, which can be explored with additional information via touchscreen monitors. As a documentation centre, the museum holds publications, sources and over 4,000 inventoried objects in five depots. It also presents changing special exhibitions on regional history.

Families and Kids

The museum also offers families and children interesting insights into regional history, including audio stations, old photographs and participatory elements. Children and young people up to 16 years receive a reduced admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • 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

The museum is open on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm from April to November; it opens at any time on request for guided tours and events.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (April 6 to November 23)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Children and young people up to 16 years
7 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people, per person

Contact

Webpage
regionalmuseum.info
Email
info@museumgantrisch.ch
Address
Leimern 5, 3150 Schwarzenburg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Schwarzenburg300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
45m
Thun
1h 11m
Olten
1h 16m
Lausanne
1h 37m
Neuchâtel
1h 41m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, the museum opens its doors at any time on request for guided tours and events.
  • Is there an online catalogue of the museum objects?
    Yes, the Regional Museum Gantrisch participates with its object and document collections in the intercantonal cultural heritage platform kimnet.ch, where objects and documents are continuously available online.
  • Can I hold a celebration or event at the museum?
    Yes, individual rooms and especially the outdoor area of the museum are suitable for an aperitif or a small event; the premises are made available exclusively by arrangement.
  • Is there a documentation centre at the museum?
    Yes, the museum is the historical memory of the region and holds various publications, sources and over 4,000 inventoried objects in five depots.

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