Schützenmuseum Trogen
Small museum in the Zellweger Double Palace in Trogen on marksmanship in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, with historic weapons, flags and insignia.
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About the museum
The idea for a museum dedicated to marksmanship in Ausserrhoden arose in 1994. A working group first looked for suitable premises, a detailed concept followed in 1996, and in 1997 a petition to the cantonal government and the formation of a museum committee. Conversion and extension work began in 1998; until 2001, exhibits, donations and patrons' contributions were collected. The museum opened in 2001, and in 2002 the Verein Schützenmuseum AR was founded in Trogen.
The museum is located on the top floor of the magnificent Zellweger Double Palace at Landsgemeindeplatz 5. Historic weapons, flags and insignia of Ausserrhoden marksmanship are kept and documented here. Besides the weapons, the exhibition also shows the variety of crafts, skills and creativity, as well as artful women's handiwork.
The museum also sees itself as an archive for documents, artefacts and media of all Ausserrhoden shooting sections, both active and dissolved. The team works on a voluntary basis, without compensation or subsidies; operations are financed by membership fees, contributions from the shooting sections and the cantonal shooting association, and by donations. After registration, visitors can also have the museum opened for groups, company or government events, with an apéro on request.
Highlights
- Historic weapons, flags and insignia of Ausserrhoden marksmanship
- On the top floor of the Zellweger Double Palace on Landsgemeindeplatz
- Craftsmanship and women's handiwork related to marksmanship
- Archive of the Ausserrhoden shooting sections
Permanent exhibition
- Schützenwesen in Appenzell Ausserrhoden – Historic weapons, flags and insignia, as well as crafts and artful women's handiwork related to shooting in the region.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Verein Schützenmuseum AR in Trogen
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 5 |
|---|---|
| Groups | –Group of up to 5 people flat rate CHF 15; larger groups by arrangement. |
| Families | freeFamilies and schools have free admission. |
| Group of up to 5 people | CHF 15Flat rate |
| Visit as an event with apéro | –CHF 50–300, depending on the number of people |
Groups of 5 or more by arrangement.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- 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
When registering, you can state whether visitors would like to be picked up and looked after.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | free · Families and schools have free admission. |
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Families and schools have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking in front of the entrance; if it is full, there is more parking beside the church. Please state coaches and minibuses when registering (different car park). The museum reminds visitors to observe the blue parking disc even on Saturdays.
Address: Landsgemeindeplatz 5, 9043 Trogen.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Private parties
Visit as an event with apéro possible (CHF 50–300, depending on the number of people).
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and visits by appointment (private, company or government) by telephone or contact form. |
