Lawena Museum
Volunteer-run electricity museum in the Lawena power station in Triesen, presenting the history of electrification in Liechtenstein.
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About the museum
The Lawena Museum in Triesen presents the history of electricity. It is housed in the operations building of the Lawena power station, which was built in the 1920s and is still in operation; the power station itself is part of the tour. The museum is run by the association “Pro Lawena Museum”, founded in July 2011. Its volunteer members are all former employees of the Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke; they design the exhibition, maintain the exhibits and guide visitors.
On display are objects dating back to 1900: electrical household appliances, lighting, entertainment and communication technology, personal care and electromedical devices, as well as a large collection of measuring instruments. Of the roughly 950 objects, about half are on display, and many can be demonstrated in operation. A themed exhibition on electrical household appliances from 1910 onward is located on the third and fourth floors. In 2015 the museum received a donation from the Liechtenstein Physical Society.
The permanent exhibition “Elektrifizierung Liechtensteins” tells the story of life without electricity, the electrification of the first factories and the construction of the first power station, up to today’s power supply based on renewable energy.
Highlights
- Museum in the still operating Lawena power station
- Permanent exhibition “Elektrifizierung Liechtensteins”
- Around 500 objects on display since 1900, many can be demonstrated in operation
- Measuring devices, household appliances, lighting and communication technology
- Free admission, guided by volunteer former power station employees
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung – Elektrifizierung Liechtensteins – From life without electricity through the electrification of the first factories and the construction of the first power station to today’s power supply based on renewable energy.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Verein Pro Lawena Museum
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free; the association appreciates donations.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
According to the tourism portal myswitzerland.com, children can play a skill game and take home a small prize.
Getting there & parking
School classes from Liechtenstein, Vorarlberg and the canton of St. Gallen ride public transport for free; timetable at liemobil.li.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The separate lecture room can be rented for meetings, workshops, panel discussions and informal receptions, including in combination with a guided tour.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group tours are usually led by association members; for the general tour, visitors can choose focus areas, such as power generation and the power station, measuring instruments, household appliances, lighting, entertainment and communication technology, or electromedicine. On request, there are lectures on electricity supply for school classes and other groups. School classes from Liechtenstein, Vorarlberg and the canton of St. Gallen travel free of charge by public transport. |
