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.
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.
With the Lucerne Museum Pass you can visit ten museums for two consecutive days at the price of CHF 39.
Nine museums with one pass
Technological rarities from the history of transport, treasures by Picasso and Klee, a huge circular painting, finds from the Stone Age and folklore from the region - Lucerne's museums have a lot of record-breaking and bizarre things to offer.
Basketball Champ (1947) – An early masterpiece of arcade culture
Basketball Champ by Chicago Coin Machine Co. from 1947 is one of the fascinating examples of early electromechanical…
Glacier Garden - World history in the high mountains
After the French Revolution, Switzerland was occupied by Napoleonic troops. The Russian army, led by General Suvorov,…
Bourbaki Panorama - How do the sounds get into the Bourbaki Panorama?
The whistle of the train, the singing of soldiers, crying and sobbing, the clanging of weapons and the crashing of…
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.
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.
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.
Discover the city of Lucerne