The museums, art galleries and similar organisations are arranged in alphabetical order of their location.
The Museum (Bundesbriefmuseum) shows and explores both the history of the Old Swiss Confederacy and the many myths associated with that history. At the heart of the exhibition is the famed Federal Charter of 1291, which was long believed to be the founding document of the Swiss Confederation. Ein weiteres Thema in der Ausstellung des … Read more » “Museum of the Swiss Charters”
The Museum (Forum Schweizer Geschichte) shows the history of the Swiss Confederation (Eidgenossenschaft) in the Middle Ages. The permanent exhibition focuses on the foundation and early development of the Old Swiss Confederacy during the Middle Ages. The thematic approach situates this development within a European context. The roles of the Church, trade and business, commercial … Read more » “Forum of Swiss History”
The Ital Reding Estate is one of the most impressive building complexes in Canton Schwyz. Its stately rooms, the rich interior decoration and the Baroque style garden reflect the splendour of a seventeenth century manour house. The Estate also compromises the Bethlehem House, built in 1287. Today it houses the Schwyzer Fasnachtszimmer of Carnival hall.
The Foundation (Fundaziun Nairs / Zentrum für Gegenwartskunst Nairs) is a synthesis of an art gallery, cultural centre and artist-in-residence programme. It links the region with Swiss and international contemporary art. It focuses on Engadin of today and events relating to the cultural life of the Romansh.
The museum’s permanent exhibition (Museum d’Engiadina bassa Scuol) is dedicated to the history, culture, and life in the Lower Engadine (Unter Engadin) until the middle of the 20th century. The museum also houses an exhibition on prehistoric settlements in the Lower Engadine. The Engadine house was also an inspiration for Le Corbusier and his chapel … Read more » “Museum of Lower Engadine in Scuol”
The museum presents a valuable collection of minerals, a fully furnished 19th century house with a weaving and spinning room and objects from dairy farming and agriculture
The castle dates from the twelfth century and was home to the powerful Hallwyl family. The family possessed the castle eight centuries. It became a museum in 1962. The museum shows the past of the castle, the Hallwyl family and the region.
The Museum (musée des automates à musique ) houses one of the largest and most famous collections, including the Dr. h.c. H. Weiss-Stauffacher collection, of Swiss music boxes, disc music boxes, clocks, watches and jewellery and other music automatons.
The museum presents thematically oriented exhibitions on religious life, the economy, history, Lake Sempach and the Battle of Sempach (1386).
The museum shows 2 300 teddy bears from 1904 to the present.