Zug Castle Museum
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Intro
History comes to life at Zug Castle Museum. From halberds to historical crafts, the exhibition allows visitors to actively participate in the past. Comic girl Lili guides children through the exhibition. They can become knights themselves in the playroom.
The winding castle on the edge of Zug's old town is the oldest surviving secular building in the city of Zug and has a history stretching back almost 900 years. In the Middle Ages, the bailiff lived in the castle, and in later centuries it was inhabited by important Zug families. Zug's historical museum has been housed in the castle since 1983. It was nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award in 2017.
Interactive permanent exhibition
The permanent exhibition in the historical rooms focuses on the history of the city and canton of Zug. Visitors travel back in time. In the medieval room, knights and mercenaries await, as well as early medieval equipment to try on - not for the faint-hearted, as depending on the era, a knight's armor could easily weigh between 20 and 30 kilos - without weapons, of course. More peace-loving visitors can feel the influence of the French nobility in the Landtwing Cabinet or explore the former Zug drugstore Luthiger with products from grandmother's time.
The Unicorn Castle: a castle for children and families
Comic girl Lili takes families on digital or analog scavenger hunts through the museum. Puzzles and tasks need to be solved, unicorns and other mythical creatures need to be discovered in the museum. Once you've had your fill of puzzles, you can dress up as you please in the playroom and become historical castle staff yourself or grab a pencil and scissors in the studio. During the adventure tour on the last Sunday of the month (dates can be viewed at www.burgzug.ch, always at 3pm), an actress takes on the role of various historical figures. They take families on a journey through time. If you haven't experienced enough history yet, you can also celebrate your own birthday in the castle with your friends.
Castle courtyard, castle café and aperitifs
The castle courtyard is a cozy place. Two lime trees provide soothing shade, while two swings, deckchairs and a book box invite you to relax and unwind. The castle café offers fine Luthiger coffee, castle tea or cool drinks. If you're feeling peckish, there are fine regional dishes to enjoy, and of course you can also have a picnic. The castle courtyard can be hired for smaller events and drinks receptions. The castle premises are available to bridal couples for wedding photos outside regular opening hours on request.
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Wedding
Zug Castle is the oldest surviving secular building in the city and one of its landmarks. It was a medieval seat of power, later the representative residence of important Zug families, and has housed the historical museum since 1983. Couples can tie the knot in two different rooms. The new wedding venues are located in particularly impressive areas of the castle: the studio in the attic, with its original late 15th-century roof truss, offers a unique atmosphere with views of Zug's old town, the Zytturm tower, Lake Zug and the city walls. The Hediger Room, built around 1890, bears witness to the castle's last private owners. Particularly noteworthy is the ornate tiled stove by Hafnerei Keiser from 1901. Become part of the romantic history of this castle. Please make bookings and enquiries exclusively through the Zug District Registry Office.
General information
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Accessible
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| Contact address |
Museum Burg Zug
Kirchenstrasse 11 6300 Zug 0417282970 info.mbz@zg.ch |
Group & pricing information
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German, English, French
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| Further prices (starting from) |
CHF 12.00
CHF 8.00 reduced CHF 8.00 Groups of 10 or more Admission free up to 16 years and every first Wednesday of the month. |
Booking Information
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Address
Museum Burg Zug
Kirchenstrasse 11
6300
Zug
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)41 728 29 70
info.mbz@zg.ch
burgzug.ch
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