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Soap Museum

The Soap Museum in St.Gallen, Switzerland, has been dedicated since 2015 to the history of soap, its production, advertising and packaging. An old machine from soap production vividly demonstrates how soap is made, while vintage advertisements and household tools offer insight into the cultural history of washing. High-quality soaps are produced in the soap kitchen using the cold-process method. The museum also offers guided tours, soap workshops and events, and hosts changing annual exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children up to 12 years enter free of charge. The museum offers workshops in the soap kitchen where participants can make their own soap, and hosts family-friendly events such as soap bubble workshops.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Youth aged 12-18 years
0 CHF
Children up to 12 years
0 CHF
Members and KulturLegi holders

Contact

Webpage
seifenmuseum.ch
Email
kontakt@seifenmuseum.ch
Address
Grossackerstrasse 2, 9000 St.Gallen

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Gallen, St. Fiden Zentrum100 meters walking distance
  • St. Gallen St. Fiden650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
2m
Zürich HB
1h 9m
Chur
1h 29m
Zug
1h 40m
Olten
1h 51m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, the museum welcomes visitors outside the regular opening hours by prior arrangement. Please contact the museum to arrange a visit.
  • What does a soap workshop in the soap kitchen include?
    A workshop lasts about 3 hours and includes a guided tour of the museum, the production of 1 kg of soap of your choice, and tips and tricks for soap making. Workshops are offered from 2 persons onwards.
  • Can the museum be booked for private events?
    Yes, the museum makes its premises available for events such as school classes, company outings, associations and other groups, including group tours, company events, aperitifs and celebrations.
  • How long does it take for the soap made in a workshop to be ready?
    The soaps must be stored for about one month to achieve the desired quality. Afterwards they can be picked up or sent by post.