Museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Local customs and crafts in Urnäsch and Stein, the Zeughaus Teufen and the Henri Dunant Museum in Heiden.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden Museum Guide
Our guide lists 14 museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden across 11 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Heiden (2), Herisau (2), and Trogen (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (36%), History & Cultural History (21%), and People & Literature (14%) – 5 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs CHF 9 at the median, and the middle half charge between CHF 8 and CHF 10.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 7 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
The best-known museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Museum Henry DunantPeople · Heiden
Appenzeller BrauchtumsmuseumRegional · Urnäsch
Appenzeller Volkskunde-MuseumRegional · Stein AR
Museum für LebensgeschichtenPeople · Speicher
Museum GaisRegional · Gais
Museum HeidenRegional · Heiden
Museum HerisauHistory · Herisau
Figurentheater-Museum HerisauSpecial · Herisau
Grubenmann-Museum im Zeughaus TeufenTechnology · Teufen
Museum WolfhaldenRegional · Wolfhalden
Museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden with free admission
Museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden with programs for families
- Appenzeller BrauchtumsmuseumRegional · Urnäsch
- Appenzeller Volkskunde-MuseumRegional · Stein AR
- Museum HerisauHistory · Herisau
- Figurentheater-Museum HerisauSpecial · Herisau
- Grubenmann-Museum im Zeughaus TeufenTechnology · Teufen
Velomuseum RehetobelTechnology · Rehetobel- Besucherzentrum Kinderdorf PestalozziHistory · Trogen
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
By category
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Our directory currently lists 14 museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden across 11 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Some of the best known are Museum Henry Dunant, Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum, Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum, Museum für Lebensgeschichten, and Museum Gais.
Which museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Museum für Lebensgeschichten, Museum Gais, Museum Wolfhalden, and Spielzeugsammlung Waldfee.
Which museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Museum Henry Dunant, Appenzeller Brauchtumsmuseum, and Museum für Lebensgeschichten.
Which museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum Henry Dunant, Appenzeller Volkskunde-Museum, and Grubenmann-Museum im Zeughaus Teufen. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
A regular adult ticket costs CHF 9 at the median, with prices ranging from CHF 5 to CHF 12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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