Museums in the
Canton of Glarus
9 companies in Museums based in the Canton of Glarus — name and year of registration from the commercial register. The list below shows them all.
All 9 companies in the Canton of Glarus
Stiftung Landesplattenberg 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 für den Freulerpalast
Since 1934 · 21–50 empl.4.6(118)
The company's core activity is the operation of a museum, specifically the Museum of the Canton of Glarus in the Freuler Palace, with a focus on the presentation and mediation of cultural history, alpine farming, textile printing and skiing in the canton of Glarus.
Karl Näf Stiftung
Since 1982 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the Karl Näf Foundation consists of promoting three main areas: 1. **Sustainable Energy Generation**: The foundation supports the development of environmentally friendly energy generation methods, particularly geothermal energy generation in Switzerland. 2. **Plant Breeding**: The foundation promotes the recognition of outstanding breeding achievements in the field of advanced vegetable cultivation and supports the development of plant breeding that serves the Swiss general public. 3. **Culture**: The foundation supports cultural purposes, particularly the preservation of art objects, historical and archaeological cultural assets in Eastern Switzerland, as well as the support of a local museum in Goldach.
Stiftung für das Dr. Kurt Brunner-Haus in Glarus
Since 1958 · 1–10 empl.
Harry Zweifel-Stiftung
Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.
Hans Konrad Escher von der Linth Stiftung
Since 1999 · 1–10 empl.
BURLET-HÜSER-STIFTUNG
Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.
Suworow Museum GmbH
Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.
Anna & Aegidius Tschudi-Streiff Stiftung
Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.
Museums in the Canton of Glarus
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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of October 10, 2026
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