Museum Appenzell
Discover Appenzell's cultural history – with embroidery, traditional costumes, and living customs at the Appenzell Museum.
The Appenzell Museum is the cultural history museum of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden and invites visitors on a journey of discovery through the region's living history. On display is Appenzell hand embroidery – once the most important industry – with an impressive collection of lace pieces. In addition to the delicate textiles, the museum displays the diversity of Innerrhoden traditional costumes, which are closely linked to the art of embroidery. Topics such as folk beliefs, customs, rural crafts, and furniture and farmhouse painting offer further fascinating insights into everyday rural life. Special exhibitions highlight specific aspects of Innerrhoden's cultural history. The carefully curated presentation not only imparts knowledge but also brings tradition to life – a place for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of textile culture and Appenzell identity.
