International Museum Day on May 17, 2026 in Zug invites you to rediscover the region's diverse museum landscape. Museums open their doors and offer visitors exciting guided tours, special insights behind the scenes and varied experiences for young and old. Whether culture, history or art: Museum Day in Zug is the ideal opportunity to experience museums in the region and discover fascinating stories up close.
A special highlight this year: a comfortable shuttle bus with 17 seats takes visitors from house to house in a relaxed manner - and makes the cultural journey of discovery through Zug as pleasant as it is inspiring.
Offers
Kunsthaus Zug
Max von Moos - The Unraveling: Curator Jana Bruggmann and experts guide you through the mysterious work of the most important Swiss surrealist and open up new perspectives on his visual language.
Kunsthaus Zug - Show depot
Enter the playing field of art and become part of an unusual dialog yourself.
Zug Castle Museum
Under the motto "Off to the Middle Ages!", the Museum Burg Zug becomes a living stage of bygone times and invites young and old on an exciting journey through time with a varied program.
Museum of Prehistory
A special insight into Roman food culture awaits you at the Museum of Prehistory(s). In the Roman show kitchen, delicacies based on historical recipes tempt you to try them out.
Ziegeleimuseum
An experience for the whole family. The hands-on project "TEGULA RASA" invites young and old to discover history, participate in decision-making and get creative themselves.
Zug depot history of technology
Dive into the fire department, industrial, transportation and military history of the Canton of Zug.
Catholic Church City of Zug
Gold, silver and sparkling gemstones tell stories from centuries past. Discover the special church treasure of the Maria Hilf Chapel near St. Oswald on a guided tour.
Fishing museum
Breeding, discovering, fishing
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Free shuttle service & timetable
On International Museum Day 2026, a free shuttle bus will connect various museums in the canton of Zug.
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