Ticket “Folk Music Exhibition” at the Swiss History Forum in Schwyz
Highlights
- Discover regional differences in Swiss folk music
- Listen to historic sound samples
- Try instruments yourself at interactive stations
- Learn how musical styles migrate and merge
Description
You discover in the Swiss History Forum Schwyz the development of Swiss folk music from its origins to the present day. You can see and try out different instruments such as Schwyzerörgeli, alphorn, hammered dulcimer, and yodel.
Sound samples, historic exhibits, and musician portraits illustrate the change of styles and traditions. You learn how melodies travel, styles blend, and regional specialties emerge. At participatory stations, you can directly try making music, yodeling, or dancing.
Swiss Activities Tip
There is an audio guide available for children that can be loaded onto their own smartphones. The children can enjoy a playful guided tour through the exhibition using the app, accompanied by Eichi.
Inclusions
Ticket for the Folk Music Exhibition
Free app “Forum Schwyz”
Audio guide for children
Meeting point
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum | Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz, Zeughausstrase 5 6430 Schwyz
Zeughausstrasse, Hofmatt 5, 6430 Schwyz, Schweiz
Important information
- The exhibition is wheelchair accessible
- To use the audio guide for children, please bring a smartphone and headphones.
- Children & teenagers up to 16 years old enter free
Provider
Operated by
Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum
Verified provider