Museums and art galleries

The Nietzsche House (das Nietzsche-Haus) in Sils-Maria in Upper Engadine (Oberengadin, canton Graubünden) is dedicated to Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900). The house was his (summer) residence from 1881 to 1888. The complete collection of his works He wrote his most prestigious publications in this house and village. The museum possesses two death masks of the … Read more » “Friedrich Nietzsche House Sils Maria”

The museum of the executioner has an extensive collection of objects up to the nineteenth century to execute punishments.  

The collection consists of paintings and sculpture from the late Middle Ages till the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with a focus on Swiss artists from this period. Ferdinand Hodler, Cuno Amiet, Félix Vallotton, Giovanni Giacometti and representatives of Art Nouveau are among the artists presented. Works by Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Fernand … Read more » “Museum of Art Solothurn”

The museum shows dolls and toys from all over the world, dated between the years 1870-1950.