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Willi Ritschard. Politiker von gestern, Fragen von heute

Name: Willi Ritschard. Politiker von gestern, Fragen von heute
Start: 2026-10-03T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-03T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum Grenchen, Absyte 3, 2540 Grenchen, Switzerland

Museum Grenchen, Absyte 3, 2540 Grenchen, Switzerland
Grenchen, Switzerland
Sat, October 3, 2026 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Sun, June 13, 2027 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

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Description

This special exhibition at Museum Grenchen showcases the life of Willi Ritschard (1918–1983), a beloved Swiss politician and former Federal Councilor, through photographs, objects, and audio documents. It also prompts visitors to reflect on the role of politicians today, blending historical insights with current issues. The exhibition is an extension of the Museum Wasseramt's display and is open on specific days with an entry fee of CHF 7.00, while children under 16 enter free.

Highlights

Explores Willi Ritschard's life and legacy; features photographs, objects, and audio recordings; prompts contemporary questions about politicians as public figures; special extension of Museum Wasseramt exhibit.

General Information

Held at Museum Grenchen, Switzerland. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM. Entry costs CHF 7.00; free for children under 16. No tickets sold on Eventfrog; entry only.