No english description on the items i see. No english guide. Nothing special to see. more

Viewed Sept., 2006. I'm not a huge museum person but this is a must see. I was extremely surprised at all that was contained in the Swiss Museum. Room and after room of items going back centuries - some in almost perfect condition. You could spend hours here. Lots regarding the time of the knights. Try not to get too... more

Let me expand on the other reviews by noting that, in my opinion, the musuem's greatest strength (and perhaps the most notable part of its permanent collection) is medieval art, particularly religous art culled from old Swiss churches and cathedrals, and works commissioned on historic chuch/state occasions. These include oil paintings, huge tapestries, coffered ceiling art, stained glass, wood and... more

Great place -- has all sorts of historical pieces. I remember in particular the elaborate battle constructions of different conflicts, with small soldier figures. I love all of the different artifacts in here. Conveniently located as well - right near the Banhoff. more

I have been to this charming and informative museum several times. It is always an eye opener- from its fabulous prehistoric collection of wooden artifacts and human evolution in the basement to its clock and stain glass window collections. There is more. There are very ancient human tools and cloth. Marvelous exhibits of stoves and clothes. But just go see... more