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About this place
Stapferhaus Lenzburg is a Swiss house of exhibitions and debate in Lenzburg, in the canton of Aargau. It is not a museum of display cases. Each show takes one current social question and invites visitors to take part in it, answering, comparing views and talking.
What is the Stapferhaus?
The institution spent decades in makeshift quarters in Lenzburg Castle and the former arsenal. Today it has a building of its own, bringing exhibitions, events and offices under one roof. Its themes touch everyday life: how information and truth work, or what health means to us. The exhibitions are interactive, so you contribute your own opinions rather than just reading labels.
What does the new building look like?
The house stands right by Lenzburg railway station at Bahnhofstrasse 49. The Zurich practice pool Architekten won the design competition. The structure is made of timber glazed in blue-black and forms an ensemble of three volumes, with a pergola of extended beams spanning the forecourt towards the station. It opened on 28 October 2018 with the exhibition "FAKE – Die ganze Wahrheit", about the flow of information today. The project cost roughly CHF 25 million. It was built to Swiss barrier-free standards, so the exhibitions are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
How do you get there?
Take a train from Zurich or Bern to Lenzburg. The Stapferhaus is on the square in front of the platforms, so no car is needed.
How long should you plan, and what else is nearby?
Allow two to four hours for an exhibition. Shows are offered in German, French and English. Afterwards, walk up to Lenzburg's old town and the castle on the hill, the institution's former home.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Stapferhaus open all year?
Exhibitions change periodically, and the house can be closed to visitors between two shows. The next exhibition is scheduled to open on 8 November 2026. Check stapferhaus.ch for current dates.
How much is a ticket?
An adult ticket recently cost about CHF 21, a ticket for visitors up to 25 about CHF 13, and children under 6 enter free. On selected Sundays visitors choose what they pay. Prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Are the exhibitions available in English?
Yes. They are offered in German, French and English.
Is it a good place for families?
The interactive format works well with teenagers, and children up to 16 pay a reduced fare.
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