Poets and city museum

The Poets and City Museum in Liestal is a place where literary collections and the story of the city come together. The building displays manuscripts, personal papers from authors, and objects that document Liestal's past and development.

The museum was founded in 1946 from a desire to preserve the writings of local authors and the city's history. It later gained recognition as a regional cultural property, acknowledging its role in protecting literary heritage.

The museum displays works and personal items belonging to writers from the Basel-Landschaft region who shaped local identity through their writing. Visitors can see how these authors were connected to their home and what influence they had on the area's cultural development.

The museum is easy to reach in central Liestal and can be visited during regular opening hours. Plan to spend enough time exploring the exhibitions, especially if you are interested in literary works or city history.

The museum preserves not only the works of writers but also everyday objects and documents showing how these authors actually lived. This combination allows visitors to truly get to know the people behind the books.

Location: Liestal

Inception: July 7, 1946

Part of: list of cultural properties in Liestal

Address: Rathausstrasse 30, 4410 Liestal

Website: https://distl.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.48420,7.73460

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16