Historical Museum, History museum collection in Lucerne, Switzerland
Description
The Historical Museum occupies a former arsenal building and displays artifacts that tell the story of the region over many centuries. The collection includes archaeological finds, medieval objects, and documents spanning different periods and aspects of life in central Switzerland.
History
The institution was established in 1873 to gather and preserve important objects from the region. Since its founding, it has developed into a place that documents how Lucerne and its surroundings changed over the centuries.
Culture
The collection reveals how people in this region lived across different periods through their everyday objects and belongings. You can see how crafts, dress, and daily routines evolved over time in central Switzerland.
Practical
The museum is located in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Guided tours are offered in multiple languages, and different sections focus on specific time periods, making it simple for visitors to navigate based on their interests.
Did you know?
The collection holds Class A status in the Swiss cultural property registry, placing it among a select few institutions of national heritage importance. This distinction shows how valuable the objects are for understanding Swiss history.
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