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Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz

The Forum of Swiss History Schwyz opened in 1995 and is the cultural seat of the Swiss National Museum in central Switzerland. On the upper three floors, the museum focuses on the foundation and early development of the Old Swiss Confederacy in the Middle Ages. Precious, important objects from all parts of Switzerland as well as from abroad are on view. New media are specifically used for education and teaching. Various media stations offer the possibility of interactive involvement and entertaining, in-depth immersion in the exhibition topic.

The special exhibitions in the basement, which change regularly, are very important for the region and central Switzerland. They take up themes of topical interest and present them in a modern form. An attractive museum shop complete the range of services available to visitors.

This museum greets you in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Opening 1995

The museum is located in the heart of the small town of Schwyz.
The museum is located in the heart of the small town of Schwyz.
Listen to a monk in the scriptorium.
Listen to a monk in the scriptorium.

Current exhibitions

Entstehung Schweiz

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Die Ausstellung «Entstehung Schweiz. Unterwegs vom 12. ins 14. Jahrhundert» zeigt die Entstehungsbedingungen der alten Eidgenossenschaft im Mittelalter auf.

The exhibition is documented in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Guided tours are offered in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Entstehung Schweiz

Swiss History as adventure tour

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The Forum of Swiss History Schwyz is one of the most important museums of cultural history in the Alpine region. It is a modern historical museum where culture and history come together offering visitors a special experience.

23.1.2021 - 31.12.2099 - | 10:00 - 17:00 | Di,Mi,Do,Fr,Sa,So
Please consider our website www.forumschwyz.ch

The exhibition is documented in the following languages: D
Swiss History as adventure tour

The Royals are coming

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Members of royal families have visited Switzerland for centuries - from Emperor Napoleon III, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Queen Victoria, Emperor Wilhelm II to Astrid, Queen of the Belgians, and Queen Elizabeth. Their visits are now the subject of an exhibition at the Forum of Swiss History Schwyz «The Royals are coming» runs from 13 March to 3 October 2021.

The exhibition is documented in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Guided tours are offered in the following languages: D
The Royals are coming
  • History
    History
  • Folklore and ethnology
    Folklore and ethnology

Location of the museum

Hofmatt, Zeughausstr. 5
6430 Schwyz

Location/directions

PUBLIC TRANSPORT From railway station Schwyz (Schwyz SBB) with bus no. 01 towards «Muotathal». Get off at bus stop «Schwyz Post». The museum is right opposite the bus stop. CAR Highway A4: exit «Schwyz» and follow the signposts for «Schwyz Zentrum». Parking places available in the immediate vicinity of the museum (car park Hofmatt).

Open

Tu - Su 10.00 - 17.00 h (mondays closed)

Admission

Adults: CHF 10
Reduced fee: CHF 8
Children up to 16 years free of charge

Contact

Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum
Hofmatt, Zeughausstrasse 5 140
6430 Schwyz
041 819 60 11 Telephone (Rezeption / Loge Museum)
ForumSchwyz@nationalmuseum.ch
http://www.forumschwyz.ch
  • Member of the Swiss Museums Association.
    Member of the Swiss Museums Association.
  • Museum pass: holders of the Swiss museum pass have free admission.
    Museum pass: holders of the Swiss museum pass have free admission.
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Cafeteria
    Cafeteria
  • Shop
    Shop
  • Extremely children and family-friendly
    Extremely children and family-friendly
  • Completely wheelchair accessible
    Completely wheelchair accessible
  • Very good accessibility with public transport
    Very good accessibility with public transport
  • Museum day: the museum offers a special event on museum day.
    Museum day: the museum offers a special event on museum day.