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Sempach Town Hall Museum

The Sempach Town Hall Museum is located in the historic town hall of Sempach, Switzerland, a timber-framed building from 1475. Across four floors, the multimedia exhibition documents the political, economic, social and religious life of Sempach from the Late Middle Ages to the present day. The attic is devoted to the Battle of Sempach of 1386 and its culture of remembrance, including the story of national hero Winkelried. The museum also covers the Sempachersee lake and offers digital media such as the iGuide tablet guide.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open from April 1 to October 31: Wednesday to Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 – October 31)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 – October 31)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (April 1 – October 31)
Saturday
13:30-17:30 (April 1 – October 31)
Sunday
13:30-17:30 (April 1 – October 31)

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children (6 to 16 years)
7 CHF
Young people, students, IV recipients

Contact

Webpage
rathaus-sempach.ch
Email
kontakt@museum-sempach.ch
Address
Stadtstrasse 28, 6204 Sempach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Sempach Stadt, Luzernertor200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
23m
Olten
41m
Zug
56m
Bern
1h 6m
Zürich HB
1h 18m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open all year round?
    No, the museum is open seasonally from April 1 to October 31. Outside these dates it is closed.
  • Can groups visit the museum outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, for groups of 5 people or more the museum opens on request outside regular opening hours.
  • Is there a digital guide available for the visit?
    Yes, the museum offers the iGuide, a tablet guide with over 30 hours of updated content. Short texts are available in French and English.
  • Can the town hall rooms be rented for private events?
    Yes, the Tuchlaube, the Bürgersaal and the Foyer/Kitchen can be rented for private and public events such as weddings, birthdays, concerts and lectures.
  • Is there a smartphone rally to explore the old town?
    Yes, the museum offers a digital scavenger hunt (Handy-Rallye) to explore the historic old town. It requires a smartphone, internet access and a QR code, and starts and ends at the town hall.