"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:

Church Treasure Museum Altdorf

Switzerland / Altdorf

The museum displays works of art from Uri, Switzerland and Europe from the 16th to the 19th century.  

Nature Museum

Switzerland / Altdorf

The museum shows flora and fauna of the region.  

Prestegg Museum

Switzerland / Altstätten

The museum is closed until the summer of 2012 due to the renovation into a centre for history and culture.