Ortsmuseum Gersau
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The local museum was opened in 1984 and is located in one of the most historic buildings in Gersau. It is located in the "Old Town Hall" of the "Old French Republic" from 1745.
The local museum was opened in 1984 and is located in one of the most historic buildings in Gersau. It is located in the "Old Town Hall" of the "Old French Republic" from 1745.
Gersau was once the smallest republic in the world! For example, it had its own army and its own jurisdiction. The Swedish national author August Strindberg spent some time in Gersau, about which you can learn a few details.There is a brand new exhibition about tourism in the past.There is also a photo exhibition of Stradivarius instruments from the Habisreutinger Foundation.There is a permanent exhibition about the local writer Josef Maria Camenzind and about the musician and composer Benno Ammann.One room shows how silk came to Gersau.
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General information
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Ortsmuseum Gersau
Dorfstrasse 14 6442 Gersau 041 828 12 20 (Tourismusbüro) info@gersautourismus.ch |
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Group & pricing information
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Free admission - door collection
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Booking Information
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Address
Altes Rathaus
Dorfstrasse 14
Heimatmuseum Gersau
6442
Gersau
Switzerland