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Talmuseum Ursern

The Talmuseum Ursern in Andermatt, Switzerland, is a local history museum housed in a charming over 240-year-old building. Its permanent collection presents the rich history of the Urserntal valley through fascinating exhibits that offer insights into the region's past and development. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on various topics. Visitors can explore the cultural heritage of this Alpine region in a lovingly designed setting.

Families and Kids

The museum offers guided tours and workshops for school classes tailored to cycles 1-3 (ages 4-15). Children must be supervised by accompanying adults at all times.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 16:00 to 18:30 during the summer season (July 1 to October 17, 2026).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
16:00-18:30 (July 1 - October 17, 2026)
Thursday
16:00-18:30 (July 1 - October 17, 2026)
Friday
16:00-18:30 (July 1 - October 17, 2026)
Saturday
16:00-18:30 (July 1 - October 17, 2026)
Sunday
Closed

Admission fees

9 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Child admission
7 CHF
Guest card
0 CHF
Raiffeisen pass
0 CHF
Museum pass

Contact

Webpage
museum-ursern.ch
Email
talmuseum@gmx.ch
Address
Gotthardstrasse 113, 6490 Andermatt

FAQ

  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    No, unfortunately the museum is not barrier-free.
  • In which languages is the exhibition presented?
    The permanent exhibition display boards provide extensive information in German. QR codes offer an English translation. Compact flyers with a summary are available in French, Italian, and Russian.
  • Is there a museum shop?
    Yes, there is a bookcase where selected books about the region are sold.
  • Can the museum be visited outside of opening hours?
    Yes, group tours can be arranged outside of regular opening hours.
  • Are there guided tours for school classes?
    Yes, group tours for school classes are available on request, with or without a workshop. The content is tailored to cycles 1-3. For schools from the canton of Uri, the offer is free of charge.