Museums
in Switzerland

Fondazione Sasso San Gottardo

Airolo · Since 2004 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(1152)

The company's core activity is the preservation and operation of the historic Gotthard fortress as a museum and exhibition venue, including the organization of guided tours and events.

Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum (SNM)

Zurich · Since 2010 · 101–500 empl.·4.6(10231)

The Swiss National Museum is a museum whose core activity is to research, preserve and make Swiss history and culture accessible to the public. This includes organizing exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and other events, conveying historical knowledge and maintaining collections and archives.

Fort de Chillon SA

Veytaux · Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(954)

Fort de Chillon SA operates the Musée Fort de Chillon, an interactive museum housed in a former military fortress that presents the history of Swiss fortifications and soldiers' daily life. The venue features walked-through rooms, hands-on exhibits, virtual-reality elements and visitor services for families, groups and school parties.

Stiftung MURIKULTUR

Muri Ag · Since 1970 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(246)

Murikultur is a cultural centre that offers a wide range of activities, including: music events (concerts, festivals), museum and exhibition offers (permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, special exhibitions), literature and theatre events (readings, theatre performances, workshops), art and cultural mediation (guided tours, workshops, courses), and gastronomy and event services (cultural café, room rental, food and accommodation). The company's core activity is to develop, implement and communicate a broad spectrum of cultural offers in order to promote and preserve the cultural diversity and heritage of the region.

Stiftung für das Kunstmuseum Basel

Basel · Since 1973 · 101–500 empl.·4.6(5738)

The Kunstmuseum Basel is a museum whose core activity consists of collecting, preserving, researching, restoring, and making works of art accessible to the public. This includes the presentation of exhibitions, the organization of events such as workshops, guided tours, concerts, and lectures, as well as the maintenance of a library and an archive. The museum has several departments, including the Kupferstichkabinett, the Collection of Old Masters, the Collection of Classical Modernism, and the Collection of Contemporary Art.

Stiftung Landesplattenberg Engi

Engi · Since 2000 · 11–20 empl.·4.9(34)

The company offers guided tours and experiences related to slate and mines, particularly in the Engi country slate mine and the Elm slate factory. The core activities include: public guided tours, group tours, school class tours, factory tours, mine tours, adventure tours, organization of events and concerts, rental of rooms for events, and sale of slate products and vouchers. The company's core activity is in the field of tourism and education, with a focus on presenting and experiencing slate and mines.

Stiftung C.G. Jung Küsnacht

Küsnacht Zh · Since 2002 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(283)

The company is a museum dedicated to the life and work of C.G. Jung. The core activity of the company consists of preserving and presenting exhibits, conducting guided tours, and providing information about C.G. Jung.

Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire

Delémont · Since 1914 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(194)

The company "Musée Jurassien d’Art et d’Histoire" (MJAH) is a museum whose core activity consists of presenting, preserving and researching art and history exhibitions. It offers a variety of activities, including permanent and temporary exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, lectures and events. The museum has an extensive collection of art and historical objects that reflect the history and culture of the Jura region and Switzerland.

Stiftung Schloss Oberhofen

Oberhofen Am Thunersee · Since 1941 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(2695)

The company's core activity is the operation and management of Oberhofen Castle, including the organization of exhibitions, events, guided tours, cultural events, and the rental of rooms for private occasions such as weddings and celebrations. The company also operates a restaurant and a museum shop, and maintains a castle park that is open to the public.

Abegg-Stiftung

Riggisberg · Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(101)

The core activity of the Abegg Foundation is the research, preservation and presentation of textile arts and cultural assets. This includes the organization of exhibitions, the publication of publications and the training in textile conservation and restoration. The foundation has an extensive collection of textile objects from various epochs and cultures, which are exhibited in the Villa Abegg.

H.R. Giger Museumsgesellschaft AG

Gruyères · Since 2000 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(4940)

The company operates a museum focused on the works and legacy of artist HR Giger. The core activity consists of offering exhibitions, events, and sales of artworks, books, posters, and other products related to HR Giger.

ENERGY PARK AG

Laupersdorf · Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(92)

ENERGY PARK AG is a private museum and events venue focused on energy and mobility. The site displays a large collection of historic fuel pumps and vehicle rarities and provides rentable event and seminar spaces, guided tours, catering and event organisation services.

Beyer Museum AG

Zurich · Since 2008 · 51–100 empl.·4.5(478)

Beyer Museum AG operates the Beyer Watch Museum and provides retail and service offerings for watches and jewellery. The services include sales of new and pre-owned watches, a watch atelier for repairs and maintenance, and a jewellery atelier for bespoke pieces and restorations.

Société coopérative du Chemin de fer - Musée Blonay-Chamby

Chamby · Since 1968 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(433)

The company operates a railway museum and offers historic train rides. It also features a shop, a buffet and various events such as the Swiss Steam Festival. The focus is on the preservation and presentation of historic railway vehicles and the promotion of tourism in the region.

Stiftung Mühlerama

Zurich · Since 1984 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(325)

The company operates a museum of food culture, a baking school and a restaurant, and offers exhibitions, events, baking and cooking courses, as well as the possibility to rent the bakery. It is a cultural and gastronomic offer that focuses on the themes of food, baking and milling.

Stiftung Schloss Hünegg

Hilterfingen · Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(614)

The core activity of Schloss Hünegg is the management and rental of a castle with its adjacent park, museum, castle café and castle cellar. The company offers guided tours, events and rentals of the castle cellar throughout the year for private and public events.

Stiftung Verkehrshaus der Schweiz

Lucerne · Since 2004 · 101–500 empl.·4.6(14921)

Stiftung Verkehrshaus der Schweiz operates a museum and event venue presenting interactive exhibitions on mobility, transport and energy, and complements its offer with a film theatre, a planetarium, the Swiss Chocolate Adventure and the Hans Erni Museum.

Stiftung Stapferhaus Lenzburg

Lenzburg · Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(1024)

The Stapferhaus company is a cultural and exhibition center that focuses on organizing and implementing exhibitions, events and educational programs. The core activities include the conception and implementation of exhibitions, the rental of spaces, customer consulting, communication and marketing, as well as the mediation of cultural content through dialogue-based guided tours and other formats.

Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft

Zurich · Since 1911 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(9437)

Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft is the supporting association of the Kunsthaus Zürich and is responsible for collecting and exhibiting artworks. Its board includes representatives from the private and public sectors, and the association supports acquisitions, donations and the museum's organisational activities.

Stiftung Engadiner Museum

St. Moritz · Since 1920 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(168)

The company operates a museum whose core activity is to preserve and make accessible to the public the Rhaeto-Romanic and specifically Ladin folk art.

Fondation du Musée suisse de l'appareil photographique de Vevey

Vevey · Since 1991 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(321)

The company is a museum specializing in the history and technology of photography. The core activity of the company is to offer a variety of exhibitions, events and activities that present the development of photography from its beginnings to the digital revolution. This includes the presentation of historical cameras, photographs and other objects, as well as the organization of temporary and permanent exhibitions, lectures, workshops and other events.

Fondation du château de Gruyères

Gruyères · Since 1994 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(12367)

The company is a museum or art gallery whose core activity consists of collecting, conserving and exhibiting works of art and historical objects, as well as reaching the public through cultural mediation and educational programs.

Stiftung Sitterwerk

St. Gallen · Since 2006 · 51–100 empl.·4.6(52)

Stiftung Sitterwerk operates an art library and a material archive holding collections on sculpture, architecture, photography, material and casting technologies, and conservation; the collections are available on site and via the Sitterwerk catalogue. It also runs an Atelierhaus offering guest workspaces, and presents events, publications and an interactive 'Werkbank' research table.

Stiftung pro Klingentalmuseum

Basel · Since 1996 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(163)

The company is a museum specializing in the dissemination of knowledge and culture. It offers various exhibitions, guided tours, concerts, events, and activities for schools and families. Additionally, it rents out spaces for events and provides catering services. The core activity of the company is museum work, including the presentation of exhibitions, the organization of events, and the dissemination of knowledge and culture to the public.

FONDATION DU MUSEE DE L'AVIATION MILITAIRE DE PAYERNE

Payerne · Since 1999 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(642)

The Clin d'Ailes company is a military aviation museum located in Payerne, Switzerland. The company's core activity consists of collecting, exhibiting and presenting historic aircraft and military aviation equipment, as well as organizing events and guided tours for visitors.

Stiftung Sammlung Bündner Natur-Museum

Chur · Since 2001 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(523)

The core activity of the Bündner Naturmuseum consists of planning and implementing exhibitions, conveying natural scientific knowledge to a broad audience, building, maintaining and developing collections, as well as conducting research.

Beyeler Museum AG

Riehen · Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(7464)

Beyeler Museum AG is a museum of modern and contemporary art that presents exhibitions and manages its own collection. The institution organises temporary exhibitions and public programmes, provides conservation and educational services, and operates a restaurant and a shop.

Stiftung Naturmuseum St.Gallen

St. Gallen · Since 2011 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(1062)

The company is a natural history museum whose core activity is to offer a variety of exhibitions, guided tours, events and educational programs for children, young people and adults to inform and educate the public about nature, science and the environment.

VITROMUSEE ROMONT, Musée Suisse du Vitrail et des Arts du Verre

Romont Fr · Since 1972 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(452)

The company operates a museum specializing in glass and vitro technology. The core activities include the presentation of exhibitions, the organization of activities and workshops (Vitroactivités, Vitroateliers) as well as the provision of guided tours and demonstrations. Additionally, the museum offers a shop (Vitroboutique), a café (Vitrocafé) and the possibility to rent the location for civil weddings.

Fondation du Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Porrentruy

Porrentruy · Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(104)

The company MHDP (Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, Porrentruy) is a museum whose core activity is to preserve, research and make accessible to the public the history and cultural heritage of the Jura region. This includes the collection, conservation and presentation of historical objects, documents and works of art, as well as the organization of exhibitions, conferences, guided tours and other cultural events.

Stiftung Rosengart

Lucerne · Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(1044)

The company's core activity is the operation of an art museum, particularly the presentation and mediation of works from the Impressionism and Classical Modernism era, including the organization of guided tours and events for adults and children.

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (VHS)

Lucerne · Since 1962 · 101–500 empl.·4.6(14921)

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (VHS) is a museum of mobility and technology presenting interactive exhibitions on transport, energy and related technologies. It operates a planetarium and a film theatre, hosts the Swiss Chocolate Adventure and the Hans Erni Museum, maintains a large collection and provides educational programmes, guided tours and facilities for events and conferences.

Fondation de l'Elysée, une fondation pour la photographie

Lausanne · Since 1988 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(794)

The company is a museum specializing in photography. The core activity of the company includes organizing exhibitions, events and managing collections. Additionally, the museum offers visitors the opportunity to participate in activities and informs about visiting and activities at the museum.

Stiftung Museum im Zeughaus

Schaffhausen · Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(95)

The "Museum im Zeughaus" is a museum whose core activity is to present historical collections and exhibitions, particularly in the field of military history and the mechanization of the Swiss Army. The museum offers guided tours, exhibitions and events, and has a museum restaurant and a museum shop.

Haus der Freimaurer

Bern · Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(31)

Haus der Freimaurer operates a museum presenting the history and contemporary practice of Freemasonry, with exhibits on symbols, rituals and values spanning three centuries. The institution offers guided tours, temporary exhibitions and events, and provides a rentable Swiss Masonic Lounge and a museum shop.

Basler Papiermühle, Schweizerisches Museum für Papier, Schrift und Druck

Basel · Since 1971 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(1824)

The core activity of Basler Papiermühle includes the production of paper, printing, bookbinding, as well as the operation of a museum that brings the history of paper production and processing to life. The company also offers a variety of interactive stations and workshops where visitors can try out the different processes of paper production and processing for themselves. Additionally, the company has a museum shop, a café, and a restaurant.

Schweizerische Stiftung für die Photographie

Winterthur · Since 1971 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(45)

The core activity of the company "Fotostiftung Schweiz" is the collection, preservation and presentation of photographs as well as the promotion of photography as an art form. This also includes the publication of publications, the organization of exhibitions and the management of a photo library.

Saurier Museum Aathal AG

Aathal-Seegräben · Since 1993 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(3904)

The Sauriermuseum Aathal is a museum specializing in the exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and fossils. The core activities of the museum include: * The exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and fossils, including special exhibitions on topics such as amber and fossil plants * Conducting excavations and digs to discover and prepare new fossils * Creating an outdoor area 'DinoGiardino' with a playground and picnic area * Operating a Dino-Shop and a 'RockShop' for fossil and dinosaur enthusiasts * Organizing events, guided tours, children's birthday parties, workshops, and overnight stays for visitors * The work of a museum team responsible for the presentation and preservation of the exhibits.