The main exhibition "Origin of Switzerland" shows you the conditions under which the old Swiss Confederation came into being. Designed as an adventure trail, the exhibition makes the visit an experience with impressive room productions. You will be immersed in a bygone world: you will meet a knight on horseback armed for battle, hear a monk dictating in the scriptorium or "tap-dance" on a virtual mule track over the Splügen Pass. At the end of the exhibition, all visitors can dress up as knights, squires or damsels and have their picture taken.
Two temporary exhibitions per year
Selected objects, interactive media stations and information in four languages (D, F, I, E) make the Forum one of the most important cultural history museums in the Alpine region. You can also discover the permanent exhibition with the audio guide of the free "Forum Schwyz" app on your own smartphone (bring headphones). I-Pods with the audio guide are available for rent. In the temporary exhibition in the basement of the museum, current topics are taken up and presented in a timely manner. Exciting guided tours, in-depth programmes and varied events complement the exhibitions. Interesting books and gifts related to the exhibitions can be found in the museum shop. Admission and guided tours are free for Swiss school classes.Good to know
Openings
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Dayoff: Monday
Price info
Price adult: CHF 13.00
Price child: Free entry
Price reduced: CHF 10.00
Adults: 13 CHF
Reduced: CHF 10
Children and young people up to 16 years: free admission
You will receive free admission to the museum on presentation of the following ID cards and membership cards:
- Swiss Museum Pass
- Raiffeisen Member Cards
- Customers of Schwyzer Kantonalbank on presentation of a SZKB Maestro, SZKB credit card or SZKB customer card
- Schwyz Culture+
- ICOM, ICOMOS, VMS
- Refugees (persons with ID N, S, B, F) or foreigners (persons with ID F)
- Friends National Museum
- Members of the Association des Amis du Château de Prangins
- Official press card
Reduced: CHF 10
Children and young people up to 16 years: free admission
You will receive free admission to the museum on presentation of the following ID cards and membership cards:
- Swiss Museum Pass
- Raiffeisen Member Cards
- Customers of Schwyzer Kantonalbank on presentation of a SZKB Maestro, SZKB credit card or SZKB customer card
- Schwyz Culture+
- ICOM, ICOMOS, VMS
- Refugees (persons with ID N, S, B, F) or foreigners (persons with ID F)
- Friends National Museum
- Members of the Association des Amis du Château de Prangins
- Official press card
Accessibility / Location
Accessible by public transport
Central location
In the old town
In the city
Target group
Individual guests
Groups
School classes
Families
Children 6-10
Children from 10
Adults
Seniors
Equipment / Furnishings
Lockers
WC facility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible toilets
Foreign Language
German, English, French, Italian
Accessibility
The museum welcomes people with a wide range of needs. Individually tailored exhibition guides can be organised by appointment. The staff at the Welcome Desk will be happy to answer any questions about accessibility and inclusion.
For people with mobility impairments, an in-house wheelchair is available for loan at the museum. Please contact the Welcome Desk for telephone reservations.
The toilet for people with disabilities is located in the basement of the museum. All floors are accessible by lift.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by public transport:
At Schwyz railway station, take bus no. B 501 in the direction of Muotathal and get off at the "Schwyz Zentrum" stop. The museum is located directly at the bus stop, on the opposite side of the Schwyzer Kantonalbank.
Arrival by car:
On the A4 motorway, take the "Schwyz" exit and follow the signs to "Schwyz" until you reach the village centre. Parking is available directly next to the museum in the Hofmatt multi-storey car park.
At Schwyz railway station, take bus no. B 501 in the direction of Muotathal and get off at the "Schwyz Zentrum" stop. The museum is located directly at the bus stop, on the opposite side of the Schwyzer Kantonalbank.
Arrival by car:
On the A4 motorway, take the "Schwyz" exit and follow the signs to "Schwyz" until you reach the village centre. Parking is available directly next to the museum in the Hofmatt multi-storey car park.
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