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Museum Root

Name: Museum Root
Start: 2026-10-11T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Luzernerstrasse 16, Luzernerstrasse 16, 6037 Root, Switzerland

Luzernerstrasse 16, Luzernerstrasse 16, 6037 Root, Switzerland
Root, Switzerland
Sun, October 11, 2026 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Sun, May 9, 2027 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

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Description

Located in a historic 17th-century house, Museum Root offers visitors a glimpse into the local culture, film history, and everyday life of the 20th century. The exhibition features shoe-making history, a film studio from 1980-2016 with original equipment, a photo exhibition comparing past and present of Root, stories of local pubs, house histories, and personal interviews with older residents. The museum also maintains an extensive archive of historical materials contributed by visitors, providing a rich resource for understanding the town's evolution.

Highlights

Exhibition on shoe-making history; film studio artifacts from 1980-2016; photo comparisons of Root over time; stories of local pubs; personal interviews with elders; active local history archive.

General Information

Located at Luzernerstrasse 16, 6037 Root, Switzerland. Entry is free; donations are welcome. The event is on October 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. No tickets are sold on Eventfrog.