Enea Tree Museum, Open-air tree museum in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.
The Enea Tree Museum is an open-air museum near Lake Zurich displaying about 50 trees from 25 different species arranged across expansive grounds. The trees are integrated within architectural structures and water features that organize the space into distinct areas for exploration.
Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea founded this museum in 2010, motivated by a mission to save trees threatened by construction across Switzerland. This rescue purpose shaped the collection and remains central to the museum's work today.
International artists have created sculptures and installations scattered throughout the grounds, blending artistic expression with the natural setting. Visitors encounter these works while walking among the trees, making art and nature part of the same experience.
The grounds are open from March through October on weekdays and weekends, with varying hours depending on the day. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the terrain involves traversing paths across expansive space with some elevation changes.
Buying an annual pass at this museum directly supports environmental action: five new trees are planted for each pass sold. This link between visiting and tangible conservation creates a direct connection between guests and the forest's growth.
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