Kantonales Museum für Urgeschichte(n) Zug

Switzerland

Kantonales Museum für Urgeschichte(n) Zug
Hofstrasse 15
6300 Zug
Switzerland

(+41) 41 594 28 80

Member since: 2014

Focus area: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman Era, Viking Age, Early Middle Ages

The museum conserves, analyses and imparts knowledge about the archaeological finds of the Canton of Zug dating from the Paleolithic to the Early Middle Ages.

The focus lies on an experience-oriented display of the past. Vividly created permanent exhibition about pre- and protohistoric times in the Canton of Zug including life-size scenes and models. Yearly changing special exhibitions on present archaeological topics. Extensive program for schools and groups. Small outdoor area for activities related to Experimental Archaeology and Ancient Technology (e.g. archery, a baking oven modeled according to finds from Bronze Age, a garden, a Roman mill). Experience-oriented event program with a wide range of activities for children, adults and multi-generational groups.

Institutional Representatives

Ursina Zweifel

Head of Museum Education

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