Museum Schaffen
Museum of the Historical Association in a former Sulzer hall, which makes work its theme in history, present and future.
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About the museum
The idea for a new Winterthur museum arose in 2006, when the city suggested a museum concept. In 2009 this was approved after a hearing with experts; in 2012 the sponsoring association "museum schaffen" was founded. In May 2018 the first exhibition route opened, initially as a pop-up museum in halls on the former Sulzer site (Lokstadt), such as the Halle Rapide and later the Halle Draisine.
Since March 2021 the museum has had its permanent home in a former industrial hall at Lagerplatz 9. Its sponsor and most important supporter is the Historical Association of Winterthur, founded in 1874.
In terms of content, the museum puts people as workers at the centre and looks at work from historical, contemporary and future perspectives. It relies on public participation and cooperation, and shows changing exhibitions, complemented by guided tours, workshops, talks and family programs.
Highlights
- Changing exhibitions on work and industrial history in a former Sulzer hall
- Public participation in exhibitions and events
- Curator-led tours and formats such as "Käfele mit der Kuratorin" (an informal coffee chat with the curator)
- School programs with workshops and materials on industrial history
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Historischer Verein Winterthur
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 12 |
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| Reduced | CHF 9Children and young people up to 16, students, apprentices with a Legi, adult education participants, AHV/IV recipients, groups of 8 or more, school classes from outside Winterthur |
| Children & teens | CHF 9free up to age 12 · Children up to 12 years have free admission; children and young people up to 16 pay the reduced rate. |
| Seniors | CHF 9AHV |
| Visitors with disabilities | CHF 9IV |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 9Students and apprentices with a Legi |
| Groups (8+ people) | CHF 9 per personGroups of 8 or more |
50% discount with KulturLegi. Free admission for public schools in the city of Winterthur, people with residence permits N, F or S, members of the Historical Association of Winterthur (membership CHF 30 per year), holders of the Winterthur Museum Pass and the Swiss Museum Pass, members of VMS and ICOM, and holders of the Raiffeisen card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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
Step-free access via a small ramp at the entrance; a lift to the exhibition levels, also suitable for wheelchairs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The program regularly includes family and children's activities; children up to 12 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Wylandbrücke
About 10 minutes on foot from Winterthur station through the underpass with exit Rudolfstrasse; bus to the stop Wylandbrücke.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
No visitor parking at the museum; the nearest parking is at Halle 53, about 150 metres away.
Amenities & dining
- Café
The museum runs a café (according to the contact page, a separate team handles the café and museum service).
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 70 guests.
The WorkLab offers space for 1 to 14 people, and the whole hall for up to 70 guests; suitable for workshops, meetings, training, conferences, and staff and client events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Curator-led tours, workshops and talks are part of the program; for schools there are workshops, guided tours and free materials linked to the curriculum. |
