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Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona

The Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona in Rapperswil (Switzerland) presents the eventful history of the town from the Middle Ages to the present day on around 900 m². The permanent exhibition combines the historic rooms of the Brenyhaus and the tower with the modern 'Janus' extension and shows a collection of around 5,000 historical objects with a focus on cultural and economic history. Film and audio stations as well as interactive elements invite adults and children to take part. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The Stadtmuseum offers families several playful discovery activities: an animal discovery tour through the historic rooms, the detective and puzzle game 'Adventure in the Museum' and a family offer on Roman Kempraten with costumes and colouring books. Children up to 16 years have free admission, museum plan and animal cards are free.

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 Wednesday to Friday from 2 to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Closed on 24/25 December and 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Reduced single admission (AHV/IV, apprentices, students)
5 CHF
Reduced single admission (AHV/IV, apprentices, students)
0 CHF
Children up to 16 years free
0 CHF
Free on the first Saturday of the month
22 CHF
Weekend combo ticket Family 1 (1 adult and max. 2 children/young people)
38 CHF
Weekend combo ticket Family 2 (2 adults and max. 3 children/young people)

Contact

Webpage
stadtmuseum-rapperswil-jona.ch
Email
stadtmuseum@ogrj.ch
Address
Herrenberg 30/40, 8640 Rapperswil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Rapperswil SG, Sonnenhof300 meters walking distance
  • Rapperswil SG550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
37m
St. Gallen
48m
Zug
53m
Chur
1h 16m
Olten
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Is the Stadtmuseum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the museum has a lift, is barrier-free and is largely wheelchair accessible.
  • Are there offers specifically for families with children?
    Yes, there are several family offers such as an animal discovery tour through the museum, the detective and puzzle game 'Adventure in the Museum' and a family offer on Roman Kempraten. These can be used without registration and children up to 16 years have free admission.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours for groups?
    Yes, one-hour guided tours through 800 years of town and cultural history of Rapperswil-Jona are offered for groups of up to 25 people. Tours can also be booked outside regular opening hours.
  • Is there an offer for school classes and kindergartens?
    Yes, the museum offers interactive story tours for kindergarten and 1st grade as well as workshops and thematic tours for grades 2 to 6. The offers take place Wednesday to Friday, dates on request.
  • Can rooms be rented in the museum for an aperitif?
    Yes, for smaller groups there is the possibility to rent a room for an aperitif before or after a guided tour. Reservation and costs on request.