Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation

Schwyz, Switzerland

The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation (Bundesbriefmuseum) was built in 1936 as a national shrine for the Federal Charter of 1291, which was believed to be the founding document of the Swiss Confederation. Today, the museum explains the national myth and the actual history of the Old Swiss Confederacy. It features a collection of original documents and flags.

The overwhelming Spiritual national defence of this period vanished over time. The Federal Charter of 1291 is no longer seen as Switzerland's founding document. Other documents have been given equal importance. Beginning with the exhibition design of 1999, the museum began to integrate the latest historical findings. Since 2014, the myth surrounding the Federal Charter is an important part of the current permanent exhibition, while the architectural setting of the 1930s remains present.

References:

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Museums in Switzerland

Address

Bahnhofstrasse 20, Schwyz, Switzerland

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Details

Founded: 1936
Category: Museums in Switzerland

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Andrea (10 months ago)
Must visit! The only place where you can see the real Charters of Confederation

Anna S (10 months ago)
Great expérience! Got to know à lot about Swiss history

Alex Ho (10 months ago)
Had an incredible time exploring the significant papers that define Switzerland! Welcomed by a very warm receptionist, and the exhibits themselves were kept in immaculate conditions with very detailed yet interactive descriptions. Definitely worth visiting.

Simon Gättelin (2 years ago)
The Federal Charter Museum in the cantonal capital of Schwyz can be easily reached by bus from the train station. You will be greeted warmly and given an audio guide. The museum consists of the entrance area and the room in which the many great documents and also the Federal Charter can be seen. The audio guide is extensive and the many documents are explained very well

Virginia Sigrist (4 years ago)
Great museum & very friendly staff! Worth a visit!!

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