Kirchenmuseum Ernen
Church museum in the crypt of the parish church of St. George in Ernen, with baroque vestments, goldsmith's work and the Schiner chalice.
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About the museum
The parish church of St. George in Ernen was built under Bishop Matthäus Schiner von Mühlebach by the master builder Ulrich Ruffener. Its magnificent baroque high altar dates from 1758 to 1761.
The church museum has been located since 1999 in the crypt beneath the high altar. On display are numerous skillfully made baroque vestments, including the Schiner vestment from around 1500, as well as the Schiner chalice, goldsmith's works and a range of objects relating to the history of the parish.
Highlights
- Schiner vestment from around 1500 and Schiner chalice
- Baroque vestments
- Goldsmith's work
- Museum in the crypt beneath the baroque high altar
Permanent exhibition
- Kirchenmuseum in der Krypta – Baroque vestments, the Schiner vestment and the Schiner chalice, goldsmith's works and records of parish history.
- Founded
- 1999
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 5 |
|---|---|
| Village tour including visit (other participants) | CHF 20with Oberwallis guest card or Landschaftspark Binntal membership CHF 10, children up to 16 years CHF 5 |
Visits are free with the guest card of the Landschaftspark Binntal tourist office and for park members; other participants pay CHF 5.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the Landschaftspark Binntal, partly wheelchair-accessible; toilets and parking are not wheelchair-accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Ernen, Dorfplatz
Ernen, Dorfplatz stop (timetable via SBB).
By car
- Accessible parking: not available
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Visits take place as part of the village tour (the church, the Zendenrathaus and the Jost-Sigristen-Museum are on the route); afterwards there is an apéro. Registration with the Ernen tourist office. |
