The exhibition at the Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation explains the history of the Old Swiss Confederacy: the alliance policy of the Old Swiss Confederates, their numerous conflicts and compromises, life in the Middle Ages and, of course, the famous battles of Morgarten and Marignano. All these stages of our history are shown using original documents and an impressive collection of flags.
Facts and myths
The exhibition centres on the Federal Charter of 1291, however, telling the story of this extraordinary document and explaining what the Federal Charter has in common with William Tell and how it relates to the Rütli Oath. To this day, not all questions surrounding this document have been answered. It turns out that the Federal Charter is a bit of both: myth and history.Myths as part of our culture
In general, myths are an important topic at the Museum of the Federal Charter: Where does the story of William Tell or the Rütli Oath come from? What can be proven historically? The importance of national myths for Switzerland and the self-image of its inhabitants is explained in an easily understandable way and with plenty of images and film material.Good to know
Openings
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Dayoff: Monday
Price info
Price adult: CHF 5.00
Price child: Free entry
Price reduced: CHF 2.50
Adults: CHF 5.00 (Reduced: CHF 2.50)
Children up to 16 years: free
School classes: free of charge
Military in uniform: free
Admission with Raiffeisen card: free
Audio guide: CHF 3.00
Children up to 16 years: free
School classes: free of charge
Military in uniform: free
Admission with Raiffeisen card: free
Audio guide: CHF 3.00
Information on reduced prices: Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, AHV, IV, apprentices and students.
Target group
Individual guests
Groups
School classes
Families
Adults
Seniors
Equipment / Furnishings
WC facility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible toilets
Foreign Language
German, English, French, Italian
Accessibility
Access to the museum is difficult for people with a walking disability due to stairs leading up to the main entrance. Visitors in wheelchairs are therefore advised to park on Herrengasse. You can reach the museum via Kapuzinergässli. If you have any questions please call in advance of your visit.
Directions & Parking facilities
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Arrival by public transport:
Take the SBB to Schwyz station, change to the bus (e.g. in the direction of Muotathal or Gersau), get off at the "Schwyz Zentrum" stop; the museum is about 300 metres in the direction of Seewen.
Arrival by car:
On the A4 towards Küssnacht/Brunnen, take the Schwyz exit and drive towards the village centre. The museum is on the left side of the road. There is paid parking on the right-hand side of the road.
Arrival by coach:
There are two car parking spaces directly on the road opposite the museum.
Take the SBB to Schwyz station, change to the bus (e.g. in the direction of Muotathal or Gersau), get off at the "Schwyz Zentrum" stop; the museum is about 300 metres in the direction of Seewen.
Arrival by car:
On the A4 towards Küssnacht/Brunnen, take the Schwyz exit and drive towards the village centre. The museum is on the left side of the road. There is paid parking on the right-hand side of the road.
Arrival by coach:
There are two car parking spaces directly on the road opposite the museum.
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