Art & culture

Lucerne has a lot to offer: culturally, historically and socially

Come with us on a cultural journey of discovery through the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. Culture vultures will find what they’re looking for here, including art by Picasso and Klee and contemporary dance and drama. 

Museums in the city of Lucerne

Technological wonders from the history of transportation, art treasures by Picasso and Klee, a large-scale circular painting, archaeological finds from the Stone Age, regional folklore and a wealth of amazing and unusual exhibits: if you like museums, you will like Lucerne.

Fancy a visit to a museum?

Lucerne is a city home to some of the world’s most exciting art collections.🖼️ Here you’ll find some of the most fascinating museums, galleries and exhibition spaces, as well as interactive museums.

Lucerne Museum Pass

With the Lucerne Museum Pass you can visit nine museums for two consecutive days at the price of CHF 39.

9 museums - 1 pass

Whether art, history, or nature: Experience Lucerne’s museum diversity in all its facets.

Masterpieces

Briefmarke Hans Erni

Hans Erni Museum: A Small-Format Portrait of a Poet

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To mark the opening of his museum, artist Hans Erni created stamps featuring portraits of poets and artists who meant a…

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Der Höhlenbär in einer nachgebauten Höhle im Gletschergarten Luzern.

Cave Bears at the Lucerne Glacier Garden

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Though dwarfed by the mammoth in size, cave bears were among the giants of the Ice Age. Harsh climatic conditions and…

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Churches in the city of Lucerne

The most important Renaissance church building in Switzerland is located in Lucerne. The history of the impressive churches from the Renaissance and Baroque periods is long and impressive.

Theater in the city of Lucerne

How about a visit to the theatre? The Lucerne Theatre offers a varied programme. And the smaller venues like the Kleintheater and Figurentheater puppet theatre ooze charm.

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Drei Darsteller spielen eine dramatische Szene auf einer Bühne mit Bett und blauem Licht.
Generalprobe im Luzerner Theater
Theaterszene mit Darstellenden auf weissen Podesten, eine Person mit pinkem Flamingo-Schwimmring unter blauem Bühnenlicht.
Generalprobe im Luzerner Theater
Tänzerin in rosa Kostüm und Maske auf einer Theaterbühne vor dunklem Vorhang.
Generalprobe im Luzerner Theater
Theaterszene mit vielen Darstellern in bunten Kostümen während einer Generalprobe auf einer Bühne.
Generalprobe im Luzerner Theater
Ensemble in fantasievollen Kostümen während einer Theaterprobe auf einer dunklen Bühne.
Generalprobe im Luzerner Theater

Music festivals in the city of Lucerne

The musical offerings of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region are second to none, with a varied programme continuing throughout the year. Hear the strains of classical music at the KKL Luzern or Alpine tones echoing around Central Switzerland’s mountains.

Music venues in the city of Lucerne

Whether it’s an old barn, a former prison or an empty swimming pool – Lucerne has the perfect dance floor for every musical genre. The line-up includes world-famous acts and new discoveries for your playlists.

Discover the city of Lucerne

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