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Talmuseum Engelberg

The Talmuseum Engelberg is located in the historic Wappenhaus in the village centre of Engelberg, Switzerland. The farmhouse built in 1786/87 has housed the museum since 1988 and offers insights into everyday life at the end of the 18th century. The permanent exhibition covers the valley, local and monastery history as well as the relationship between the valley and the Benedictine monastery founded in 1120. A permanent exhibition is also dedicated to the Engelberg Olympians and Engelberg's development into a spa and winter sports resort. The museum also shows changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children up to 6 years have free admission, children aged 6 to 16 pay a reduced admission. School classes of all ages are warmly welcome at the museum. The museum offers insights into historical everyday life and valley history.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • 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: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open from May 31 to October 4, Wednesday to Sunday from 2 to 5 pm.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (May 31 to October 4)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (May 31 to October 4)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (May 31 to October 4)
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (May 31 to October 4)
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (May 31 to October 4)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Children 6-16 years
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years
20 CHF
Family (regardless of number of children)
6 CHF
Groups of 10 or more (without guided tour)

Contact

Webpage
talmuseum.ch
Email
sekretariat@talmuseum.ch
Address
Dorfstrasse 6, 6390 Engelberg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Engelberg, Gemeindehaus100 meters walking distance
  • Engelberg650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
43m
Zug
1h 18m
Olten
1h 23m
Zürich HB
1h 43m
Bern
1h 53m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside of opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours of the museum can be booked on request in German and English, also outside opening hours.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours in English?
    Yes, guided tours of the museum can be booked on request in German and English.
  • Are school classes welcome at the museum?
    Yes, school classes of all ages are warmly welcome at the museum. School classes from Engelberg have free admission.
  • Can you get married at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers the possibility of getting married at the museum as well as rentals and aperitifs.