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Saas Museum

The Saas Museum in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, has been a living testimony to the eventful history of the Saas Valley since 1983. Following a comprehensive redesign for its 40th anniversary, it presents the multifaceted history of the region in modernised rooms with numerous interactive experiences. Highlights include annually changing special exhibitions, individual works by the local artist Werner Zurbriggen, and a special section on the importance of cable cars for tourism history. A trilingual media guide with audio plays, images and videos complements the understanding of regional particularities.

Families and Kids

Children under 12 years enjoy free admission to the museum. The modernised rooms offer numerous interactive experiences that bring the history of the Saas Valley closer to younger visitors.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open daily from 08:00 to 19:00.
Monday
08:00-19:00
Tuesday
08:00-19:00
Wednesday
08:00-19:00
Thursday
08:00-19:00
Friday
08:00-19:00
Saturday
08:00-19:00
Sunday
08:00-19:00

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children under 12 years have free admission.
0 CHF
Raiffeisen members with MemberPlus status or Museumspass have free admission.

Contact

Webpage
saas-fee.ch
Email
gemeinde@3906.ch
Address
Dorfstrasse 6, 3906 Saas-Fee

FAQ

  • Is the museum open every day?
    Yes, thanks to an innovative access and security system, the museum is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00.
  • What is the history of the museum building?
    The building is the former parish house of Saas-Fee, built in 1732, with an additional floor added in 1855. It opened as the Saas Museum in 1983 on the initiative of local historian Werner Imseng.
  • Does the museum offer a media guide?
    Yes, the museum offers a trilingual media guide with audio plays, images and videos that complements the understanding of regional particularities.
  • What permanent themes does the museum cover?
    The museum presents the multifaceted history of the Saas Valley, including individual works by local artist Werner Zurbriggen and a special section on the importance of cable cars for tourism history, alongside changing special exhibitions.