Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona

The Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona presents 800 years of town history and culture in a unique ensemble of buildings. The distinctive newly constructed «Janus» building with its perforated façade in architectural bronze is the hallmark of the museum. The Breny House, a stately townhouse erected in 1492, transports you to bygone days. Preserved in its original condition, the building contains a number of atmospheric rooms. The entire ensemble is dominated by the mighty tower from the 14th century. The newly conceived permanent exhibition explores the eventful history of Rapperswil-Jona. Encompassing historic interiors, the art of goldsmithing, war stories, industry, tourism and Circus Knie – the exhibition showcases a great diversity of subjects. Video and audio stations entertain and refer to the present while interactive elements encourage visitor participation.

This museum greets you in the following languages: D/E
Opening 1943

Current exhibitions

Brückenschlag

30.08.2020 - 14.03.2021

Der Seedamm bei Rapperswil wird heute vor allem als Verkehrsproblem wahrgenommen. Kaum bekannt ist hingegen seine lange und spannende Geschichte: Stege sind schon in der Bronzezeit nachgewiesen. Im Spätmittelalter wird eine feste Holzbrücke erbaut, die schliesslich 1878 dem Damm weicht, einem Symbol der Industrialisierung.
Die Ausstellung erzählt anhand von Bildern, Filmen und Texten die wechselvolle Geschichte dieses aussergewöhnlichen Brückenschlags.

The exhibition is documented in the following languages: D
Guided tours are offered in the following languages: D