The Engiadinais Museum in St. Moritz is housed in a historic building and showcases life in the Engadin region from the 17th to 19th centuries. Its exhibits include traditional furnishings, folk costumes, everyday tools, and intricately carved woodwork. The museum captures the authentic mountain lifestyle before the rise of luxury tourism, offering a rich cultural insight into the alpine roots of the area.
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What is this place
The Museum Engiadinais (Engadiner Museum) in St. Moritz showcases Engadine domestic culture with authentic 15th–19th-century interiors. The building was purpose-built in 1906 as an idealised Engadine house.
Key features
- 1906 architecture by Nicolaus Hartmann Jr., commissioned by collector-brewer Riet Campbell – a textbook Engadine “Heimatstil” house.
- Displays ~18–21 historic rooms: timber-panelled stüvas, kitchens and formal interiors from the 15th–19th centuries.
- Strong focus on Romansh culture – permanent language section with audio samples in the e-guide.
- Major refurbishment 2014–2017 with updates 2015–2016 – renewed entrance and visitor flow.
- Visit tools – e-guide in 7 languages included; under-17s free; Swiss Museum Pass and Swiss Travel Pass accepted.
What to see
- Carved, painted stüvas, a grand kitchen and state rooms reconstructed in situ.
- Textiles, furniture and household objects spanning five centuries.
- The picturesque façade modelled on a historic Engadine house.
History
Collector Riet Campell assembled complete interiors to save them from dispersal. He commissioned Nicolaus Hartmann Jr. to build a dedicated home for the collection, and the museum opened in 1906.
Across the 20th–21st centuries the displays were expanded and refreshed; 2014–2017 brought structural refurbishment, while 2015–2016 enhanced the permanent exhibition, including the Romansh language section.
Practical information
Location: Via dal Bagn 39, 7500 St. Moritz.
Getting there: From St. Moritz railway station take bus lines 601/605 to St. Moritz, Caspar Badrutt or St. Moritz Bad, Via Aruons. No on-site parking – use nearby garages.
Access: Historic building with stairways; e-guide provides audio and text modes for visually or hearing-impaired visitors.
Visiting hours: Winter season typically Thu–Sun 11:00–17:00 (e.g., 06.12.2025–19.04.2026); holiday hours may vary.
Visit duration: 45–90 minutes.
Best time: Weekday daytime for fewer groups; fully indoor, good in bad weather.
Notes: Tickets CHF 15 (adult) / CHF 10 (reduced); under-17s free; e-guide in 7 languages included. Swiss Museum Pass and Swiss Travel Pass grant free entry.
