Ortsmuseum Muttenz

About the museum

The Ortsmuseum Muttenz has existed since 1972 and is run by the municipality as part of the Museen Muttenz. It is housed in the attic of the Feuerwehrmagazin on Schulstrasse, near the Breite school building.

The entrance area is about village club life: selected objects and historical banners show the role the large village clubs played. The rest of the exhibition traces local history from the Stone Age to the end of the 20th century, with original archaeological finds, models, short films and reconstructions, including the three Wartenberg castles. A growing picture show of historical photos rounds out the tour.

A second room is dedicated to Karl Jauslin (1842 to 1904), the history painter and illustrator from Muttenz. His “Bilder aus der Schweizergeschichte” (Pictures from Swiss History) shaped the view of Swiss history for generations of Swiss people into the 1980s. The permanent exhibition shows the life and work of the artist.

Highlights

• Local history from the Stone Age to the end of the 20th century
• Reconstructions of the three Wartenberg castles
• Permanent exhibition on history painter Karl Jauslin
• Historical club banners and picture show

Permanent exhibitions

• Ortsgeschichte Muttenz – From the Stone Age to the end of the 20th century, with display panels, find objects, models and a picture show; the entrance is devoted to village club life.
• Karl Jauslin, Zeuge seiner Zeit 1842 bis 1904 – Life and work of the Muttenz history painter, known for the “Bilder aus der Schweizergeschichte” (Pictures from Swiss History).

Founded

1972

Operated by

Gemeinde Muttenz (Museen Muttenz)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free on Museum Sundays. Guided tours outside opening hours are booked through the museum office.

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

The wheelchair-accessible entrance with lift is at ground level, below the building's large staircase.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at Schulstrasse 15 (attic of the Feuerwehrmagazin). Parking and public transport connections are nearby, according to museums.ch.

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