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Swiss Puppet Museum

The Swiss Puppet Museum in Fribourg, Switzerland, presents the art of puppetry across ages and cultures. Its collection of over 5,000 pieces from around the world includes shadow figures, puppets of various playing techniques, paper theatre pieces, sets and masks. The museum also houses a library on puppet theatre and a children's puppet theatre on the first floor. It regularly presents changing temporary exhibitions from its rich collections.

Families and Kids

The museum is well suited to families: children can take part in puppet-making workshops, storytelling sessions and birthday parties, and explore a children's puppet theatre on the first floor. A special activity booklet 'Au musée avec Bindi' is aimed at children aged 6 to 12.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (except for guided tours).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-17:00
Thursday
13:00-17:00
Friday
13:00-17:00
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Child admission
4 CHF
Student admission
4 CHF
Senior admission

Contact

Webpage
marionnette.ch
Email
info@marionnette.ch
Address
Derrière-les-Jardins 2, 1701 Fribourg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Fribourg, Petit-St-Jean150 meters walking distance
  • Fribourg, Karrweg200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
34m
Lausanne
56m
Thun
1h 9m
Neuchâtel
1h 11m
Olten
1h 14m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible by public transport?
    The museum can be reached by bus line 4 from Fribourg station; the current stop is Karrweg, and after road works the stop will be 'Petit St Jean'.
  • Is there an audio guide available at the museum?
    Yes, a free audio guide is available on your smartphone by scanning a QR code. It is offered in four languages (French, German, English and Spanish) and covers the permanent exhibition.
  • Can I pay by card at the museum?
    No, payment at the museum is cash only.
  • Are there activities for children at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers puppet-making workshops for groups of 4 to 10 children, storytelling sessions, and a children's activity booklet 'Au musée avec Bindi' for ages 6 to 12. There is also a children's puppet theatre on the first floor.