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Tobacco and Cigar Museum aargauSüd

The Tobacco and Cigar Museum aargauSüd in Menziken (Switzerland) presents the tobacco and cigar collection of Urs Merz and provides an overview of the general history of tobacco as well as the tobacco industry in the Wynen and Seetal valleys. The museum showcases the most important tobacco-processing companies of the region and brings this past industrial culture back to life. It is a place of encounter and remembrance for former tobacco workers. The museum also offers guided tours by appointment.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open on the first Sundays of the month from 10:00 to 12:00 in 2026 (closed in July and August); guided tours available at any time by appointment.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10:00-12:00 (2026, on the first Sundays of the month (except July and August))

Contact

Webpage
tabakmuseum.ch
Address
Gütschstrasse 6, 5737 Menziken

Access

Nearby stops

  • Burg AG, Hinterdorf300 meters walking distance
  • Menziken650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
47m
Olten
55m
Zürich HB
1h 8m
Zug
1h 14m
Bern
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular Sunday opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours are possible at any time by appointment.
  • Is the museum open in July and August?
    No, the museum remains closed on the first Sundays of the month during July and August.
  • Is there a book about the museum and its collection?
    Yes, the museum has published a large-format, richly illustrated book presenting the tobacco and cigar collection of Urs Merz and the history of the tobacco industry in the region.
  • Are donations and membership contributions tax-deductible?
    Yes, the association is on the cantonal list of institutions with a charitable or public purpose, so membership contributions and donations are tax-deductible.

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