Ortsmuseum Walenstadt

About the museum

The Ortsmuseum Walenstadt opened in 1988 and is located in the Old Town Hall beside the Soldatenbrunnen. The Ortsgemeinde Walenstadt looks after the museum.

The exhibition shows the history of the little town through documents and portraits of prominent personalities. Other themes include the transport route between the Sarganserland and Lake Walen (Walensee) and the use of hydropower on the Widenbach. Among the special exhibits are the original masks of the Walenstadt Gemeinderölli and wooden masks from Berschis.

Highlights

• Documents and portraits of prominent Walenstadt personalities
• Original Gemeinderölli masks from Walenstadt
• Wooden masks from Berschis
• Transport route between the Sarganserland and Lake Walen, and hydropower on the Widenbach
• Free admission, with a guided tour on the first Saturday of the month

Permanent exhibition

• Ortsgeschichte Walenstadt – Documents, portraits of prominent personalities, the transport route between the Sarganserland and Lake Walen, and the use of hydropower on the Widenbach; also Gemeinderölli masks from Walenstadt and wooden masks from Berschis.

Founded

1988

Operated by

Ortsgemeinde Walenstadt

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; the museum welcomes a voluntary donation.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Old Town Hall beside the Soldatenbrunnen in the center of Walenstadt; according to museums.ch, it is well served by public transport.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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