Barryland
Experience museum and theme park of the Fondation Barry in Martigny about the St. Bernard dogs: exhibitions, interactive features and the dogs being cared for and trained.
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About the museum
Barryland belongs to the Fondation Barry, which since January 2005 has run the breeding and kennels of the famous St. Bernard dogs, previously kept by the canons of the Great St Bernard. The non-profit foundation continues a breeding tradition of more than three hundred years in the region of origin and wants to give the dogs a life appropriate to their species. To promote encounters between the animals and the public, it built the Barryland theme park. It replaced the former “Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard”, which was housed in an old arsenal.
The new building was constructed in about two years and opened on 26 June 2025. It covers an area of 2,400 square metres in the shape of a dog's paw and stands in a park of 22,000 square metres with outdoor enclosures. The construction costs of 24 million francs were borne by the foundation itself and a fundraising campaign. According to the foundation, the park can accommodate twice as many visitors as the old museum.
In terms of content, Barryland tells of the famous rescue dog Barry I, who lived from 1800 to 1812 at the hospice on the Great St Bernard, of the St. Bernard as part of Swiss culture, and of the dogs' work today as companions in social assignments. Upstairs, visitors can see the animals in their kennels, in the care and physiotherapy room and during training; four large outdoor enclosures are directly connected.
Highlights
- Exhibitions on Barry the rescuer, Barry as a cultural icon and the St. Bernard as a therapy companion
- A look into the kennels, the care and physiotherapy room and four outdoor enclosures of the dogs
- Interactive features such as the Infinity Room, augmented reality, virtual reality and a stereoscope
- Daily feedings and activities, workshops with the dogs by registration
- Free-to-visit exhibition “Au pays de Barry” with historic large-format photographs
Permanent exhibitions
- Les univers de Barry – The permanent exhibition shows Barry as a rescuer, as a star of Swiss culture and as a therapy companion, and gives an insight into the dogs' daily life.
- Au pays de Barry – A free exhibition on the first floor uses historic large-format photographs to show the landscape, heritage and tourist regions around the Great St Bernard.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Fondation Barry
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 23 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | CHF 21Seniors aged 60 and over and IV |
| Children & teens | CHF 15free up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6 to 20 |
| Seniors | CHF 21from age 60 |
| Visitors with disabilities | CHF 21IV |
| Groups (10+ people) | CHF 23 per personfrom 10 people: adults CHF 23, seniors/IV CHF 21, children and young people CHF 15; school classes: accompanying adults free |
| Families | CHF 732 adults and up to 4 children up to age 16 |
| Annual pass, adults | CHF 99Valid for 12 months, named, non-transferable |
| Annual pass, children and young people (aged 6 to 20) | CHF 66 |
| Group tour (per group of 10 to 20 people) | CHF 180in addition to admission; about 1.5 hours, in French, German, Italian or English; reservation at least one week in advance |
| Children's birthday party (per child, aged 6 to 12) | CHF 30Wednesday afternoon outside school holidays, 6 to 10 children, including admission, activity and cake |
The prices shown are the lower online prices; at the ticket desk, adults pay CHF 25, seniors and IV CHF 23, children and young people CHF 17, families CHF 75. Further reductions are available at the desk on presentation of proof (for example Raiffeisen, Swiss Travel Pass, Museum Pass, donors of the Fondation Barry). Euro cash is not accepted; card payment is possible.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The whole building is accessible for people with mobility impairments, with reserved parking spaces, a lift and adapted toilets in the main building and in the restaurant. A wheelchair can be borrowed at reception (subject to availability). Guide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the park, except on the first floor with the dog kennels.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 3 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | CHF 73 · 2 adults and up to 4 children up to age 16 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children under 6 have free admission; on Saturday afternoons there are children's workshops, children's birthday parties for 6- to 12-year-olds and daily feedings of the puppies. Changing tables are in the wheelchair-accessible toilets.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Martigny, Fond. Gianadda · 8-min walk · 550 m
By TMR bus line 201 to “Martigny, Fond. Gianadda”, then 8 minutes on foot (550 m). Martigny-Bourg station is a 5-minute walk away (400 m), the SBB station Martigny 20 minutes (1,600 m).
By car
Free parking
Free car park with 50 spaces at the entrance, with reserved spaces for coaches and people with disabilities and 6 charging stations; opposite, a free municipal car park (blue zone, maximum 5 hours); the CERM car park charges a fee.
- Accessible parking
Motorway A9, exit “Martigny-Expo”. Visitors to Barryland get the return trip through the Great St Bernard Tunnel free if they show the outbound ticket (72 hours) and the admission ticket; valid for cars only.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Café de Barry with regional specialities and La Guérite; Barry Shop (also accessible without an admission ticket); lockers at the entrance; free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 70 guests.
Seminar rooms in the Café de Barry building for corporate events with 15 to 70 people, for example the Catogne room with 37 square metres.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming are allowed in all public areas; the recordings may be used for private purposes only. |
| Good to know | The exhibitions are labelled in French, German and English. The BarryApp serves as a multimedia companion with videos and the daily programme. Out of consideration, the dogs may not be petted; encounters are possible at workshops by registration. Private dogs are not permitted in the building; kennels are available (key at reception); they are welcome in the Café de Barry. |
