"The cradle of the confederation" Chamber of the Swiss national Council by Charles Giron (1859-1914), 1901.
Photograph: www.parlament.ch.

Swiss Culture and History in European perspective

Museums and art galleries

The museums, art galleries and similar organisations are arranged in alphabetical order of their location.

Select a country:

Village Museum Lostorf

Switzerland / Lostorf

The permanent exhibition is dedicated to regional and village history.  

Wartenfels Castle

Switzerland / Lostorf

The castle hosts several temporary exhibitions and cultural events every year.

Museum of Blenio

Switzerland / Lottigna

The museum (museo di Blenio) is housed in a splendid palace from about 1460. The exhibition tells the story of local families, local (religious) art from late medieval and early modern periods and the artist Giovanni Genucchi.  

Local History Museum Lotzwil

Switzerland / Lotzwil

The museum has a large collection of historical objects and objects from the rich cultural history of the village.