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Ziegelei-Museum Cham

The Ziegelei-Museum in Hagendorn near Cham (Canton Zug, Switzerland) is the only museum of its kind in Switzerland and takes visitors on a journey from raw material to cultural material through all facets of the brick. The permanent exhibition presents the history of building ceramics from its beginnings in the Biblical era through the Greeks and Romans to the modern age, with roof tiles, bricks, floor tiles and clay pipes. The grounds include the historic brickworks hut, a biotope and the almost nine-metre-high kiln tower made of rammed earth, which serves as a viewing tower, kiln and architectural research object. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions, guided tours and workshops.

Families and Kids

The Ziegelei-Museum is an experience destination for the whole family. Children can strike bricks on the nature-themed dwarf work site, roof a house, play or barbecue, ride the trolley and observe animals and plants in the biotope from the footbridge. The loan of the clay or explorer sets is included in the museum admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area

Opening hours

The museum and Ziegler-Beizli are open from Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00, from 2 April to 29 November 2026 (closed from 13 July to 19 August 2026).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (02.04.2026-29.11.2026)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (02.04.2026-29.11.2026)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (02.04.2026-29.11.2026)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (02.04.2026-29.11.2026)

Admission fees

7 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
Child admission
0 CHF
Free admission to the museum and the special exhibition with the Swiss Museum Pass or as a Raiffeisen Member Plus.

Contact

Webpage
ziegelei-museum.ch
Email
info@ziegelei-museum.ch
Address
Ziegelhütte, 6332 Hagendorn (Cham)

Access

Nearby stops

  • Hagendorn, Ziegelei-Museum550 meters walking distance
  • Hagendorn, Hofmatt800 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zug
18m
Luzern
34m
Zürich HB
45m
Olten
1h 18m
Bellinzona
1h 38m

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours and workshops for families and school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers bookable guided tours and workshops for school classes of all levels, families and adult groups. All programmes include museum admission. School classes pay a contribution of CHF 100 per class including accompanying persons.
  • What is the kiln tower and can it be visited?
    The kiln tower is an almost nine-metre-high tower made of rammed earth that serves as a viewing tower, kiln and architectural research object. From its platform the entire brickworks site with biotope, forest and buildings can be overlooked. It is also used as an exhibition space for smaller special and art exhibitions.
  • Are there activities for children on the site?
    Yes, children can explore the grounds with the original brickworks hut, strike bricks on the nature-themed dwarf work site, roof a house, play or barbecue, ride the trolley between the brickworks hut and the clay pit, and observe animals and plants in the biotope from the footbridge. The loan of the clay or explorer sets is included in the museum admission.
  • Is there a restaurant at the museum?
    Yes, the Ziegler-Beizli offers a bite to eat, drinks, aperitif and coffee with cake in an idyllic atmosphere after a museum visit, bike tour or hike. On Saturday and Sunday there is a daily special, on Thursday and Friday a self-service coffee with drinks and snacks. Group offers are possible from 20 people.
  • Can the specialist library and collection be visited?
    The specialist library comprises publications on brick ceramics, brick production and the brick trade. Documentation and the study collection are open to all interested parties by appointment. The specialist library is a reference library; documents can be viewed but not borrowed.

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