Museum zu Allerheiligen Schaffhausen

Museum zu Allerheiligen Schaffhausen
The Museum zu Allerheiligen is one of Schaffhausen's major attractions. Located in the heart of Schaffhausen's Old Town – in the former Benedictine monastery Allerheiligen – Switzerland's most diverse universal museum takes its visitors on a journey through past ways of life.

Media

Unique exhibits and interactive media stations tell the story of Ice Age hunters, the heyday of the monastery, and the eventful history of Schaffhausen's city and industry. An important art collection displays works from the Renaissance to the present day. The internationally renowned Ebnöther antique collection features archaeological treasures from Mesopotamia to South America. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, regular temporary exhibitions address current topics. The impressive cathedral, the idyllic herb garden, and the largest freely accessible cloister in Switzerland are also part of the complex. A visit to the museum always takes place in a very special atmosphere.

 

Families and children

The Museum of Allerheiligen an exciting destination for the whole family. Highlights include the popular flashlight tours and regular adventure afternoons, which invite visitors to discover and experiment independently in a playful way. Once a year, a big family day takes place in and around the museum. For those who would like to explore the Museum of Allerheiligen their family on their own, the museum offers puzzles and scavenger hunts, a children's podcast, and a Stone Age hunting camp where the little ones can camp and the older children can make Stone Age necklaces out of shells. Clickhere for the family offer.

Features

  • Accessible
  • Family-friendly

Opening hours

Mon closed
Tue 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wed 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thu 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last Thu of the month until 8:00 p.m.)
Fri 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sat 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sun 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Address

Klosterstrasse 16
8200 Schaffhausen
Schweiz

Contact

Address

Klosterstrasse 16
8200 Schaffhausen
Schweiz