Museum Eduard Spörri

About the museum

The Museum Eduard Spörri in Wettingen stands on the site of the former studio of the sculptor Eduard Spörri (1901–1995). After training as a stonemason and studying in Zurich, Munich and Paris, Spörri became one of the best-known figurative sculptors in the canton of Aargau, taking his inspiration from Auguste Rodin and Aristide Maillol. He left behind sculptures, fountain figures, reliefs, paintings, drawings and prints. Between 1985 and 1994 he converted his studio in Wettingen into a museum; the house opened in 2009.

The museum is run by the Eduard Spörri Foundation, which is dedicated to the artistic estate and to nurturing art in memory of the sculptor, and which was founded on the initiative of companies and families from the region. A circle of friends and a circle of patrons support its work. Dr. Marc Philip Seidel has been curator since 2019.

Today the museum shows contemporary art indoors and outdoors and sets it in dialogue with Spörri's work; exhibitions, readings, theatre performances and concerts alternate. Around 100 of the sculptor's works can be found in public spaces in the region, for example at village fountains, squares, schools and churches, about 30 of them in Wettingen and Baden alone. For families, there is the “Ängeliweg”, a children's trail from Wettingen Abbey to the museum. Admission is free; a donation of your choice is welcome.

Highlights

• Former studio of Eduard Spörri (1901–1995) with works by the sculptor
• Contemporary art indoors and outdoors
• Around 100 works by Spörri in public spaces, Eduard Spörri Trail
• “Ängeliweg”: children's trail from Wettingen Abbey to the museum
• Free admission (donation of your choice)

Permanent exhibitions

• Eduard Spörri-Weg – Around 100 works by the sculptor in the public spaces of the region, about 30 of them in Wettingen and Baden; a map and a street map help you find them.
• Ängeliweg – Family trail from Wettingen Abbey across the village to the museum, with an accompanying booklet full of riddles, audio stories and poems.

Founded

2009

Operated by

Eduard Spörri Stiftung

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; you can donate an amount of your choice via Twint. Openings are also free of charge. School classes from outside the canton can visit for free through the canton of Aargau's “Eingeladen” programme.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible at ground level, and the lower floor by lift and stairs; the building and the toilet are wheelchair accessible. The exhibitions are accessible with prams. There is seating in front of the museum.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly

The “Ängeliweg” leads families from Wettingen Abbey past sculptures, playgrounds and fountains to the museum; the accompanying booklet contains riddles, audio stories and a set of coloured pencils. Workshops for school classes of all levels from kindergarten to upper secondary, some with art in nature (land art).

Getting there & parking

Coordinates according to the website: 47.465527, 8.332623.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop with museum items (including an anniversary coin); dogs are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Light-filled rooms for private events with a kitchenette (no stove); on request, the museum can arrange caterers and suppliers of drinks and wine.

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