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Bündner Kunstmuseum

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  • Visit: about 2 h

Erwachsene CHF 15.00 CHF 15 · AHV, Lehrlinge, Studierende - 26 J. CHF 12.00 CHF 12

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Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur: art of the canton of Graubünden in the neoclassical Villa Planta, Bahnhofstrasse, plus a 2016 extension.

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Bündner Kunstmuseum — Museum's textured facade in sunlight with a pedestrian at the entrance Adrian Michael · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
Bündner Kunstmuseum — Museum's textured facade in sunlight with a pedestrian at the entranceBündner Kunstmuseum — Columned classical villa front with steps, the museum's historic buildingBündner Kunstmuseum — Historic villa beside a glass-walled wing, framed by treesBündner Kunstmuseum — Garden side of the villa and glass annex across a lawnBündner Kunstmuseum — Colourful exhibition installation of plants, shells and driftwood inside the galleriesBündner Kunstmuseum — Coffered domed ceiling with gilded rosette in the historic hallBündner Kunstmuseum — Pale stone staircase with handrail in the underground gallery level

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Why go

  • Works by the Giacometti family, including Giovanni, Alberto and Diego, in extensive groups
  • Expressionist works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a special focus of the collection
  • Thomas Hirschhorn's show My Atlas, on view now
  • Works by Angelika Kauffmann, the painter born in Chur

Plan your visit

Prices

Erwachsene CHF 15.00CHF 15
AHV, Lehrlinge, Studierende - 26 J. CHF 12.00CHF 12

From the venue's website · checked 7 Nov 2026

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Columned portico of the Villa PlantaThe front of the neoclassical Villa Planta on Bahnhofstrasse, with a portico carried by columns.Villa Planta, Bahnhofstrasse 35, Chur On the map
  • 2016 extension by Barozzi/VeigaThe extension beside the villa, designed by the Spanish firm Barozzi/Veiga and connected to it underground.Beside the Villa Planta, Bahnhofstrasse 35, Chur On the map
  • Labor roomA small Kunsthalle inside the museum, where artists develop new works.Inside the Bündner Kunstmuseum, Chur On the map
  • Contemporary works by Richard Long, Markus Raetz and Roman SignerContemporary holdings of the collection, shown alongside the older works.Inside the Bündner Kunstmuseum, Chur On the map

Know before you go

  • Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00.
  • On Thursday the museum is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
  • Adult admission: CHF 15.00.
  • Reduced admission: CHF 12.00 for AHV, apprentices and students (26 J.).
  • The museum suggests planning about two hours for a visit.
  • Admission prices are also on the museum's own visitor information page.

What's inside

  • Collection of about 8000 works, from the 18th century to the present.
  • Bündner art: works by artists from the canton of Graubünden.
  • Photography section, with works by Hans Danuser and Gaudenz Signorell.
  • Temporary exhibitions, run by the Bündner Kunstverein alongside the collection.
  • Library, part of the museum.
  • Museum café, on site.

With kids

  • Children's art workshops run for ages 6 to 8 and for ages 9 to 12.
  • A studio workshop about the collection is offered to children aged 6 to 8.
  • Sunday studio sessions let children and adults create and experiment together.

Tips for your visit

  • Plan about two hours for the visit, the museum's suggested length.
  • The collection catalogue can be searched online.
  • Lunchtime art talk Kunst am Mittag takes place at the museum.
  • An all-day event offers concerts, exhibitions, guided tours and making art.
  • The museum has a café and a library.

Tours and audio guides

Audio guide
available to visitors
Virtual 3D tour
offered online

Interesting facts5

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  1. The collection includes Alois Carigiet and HR Giger, artists of the second half of the 20th century.

    Bündner Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

  2. The museum researches provenance, including a case on Max Liebermann.

    Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur

  3. Sphinxes and paintings in the villa's decor refer to its builder's trade in Alexandria.

    Bündner Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

  4. A crescent once crowned the villa's dome, the climax of its oriental style.

    Bündner Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

  5. The Bündner Kunstverein runs the temporary shows, while the Stiftung Bündner Kunstsammlung owns the collection.

    Bündner Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

A 2012 competition was won by Estudio Barozzi/Veiga of Barcelona, and their extension opened beside the villa in 2016, doubling the exhibition space.

  1. 1874Johannes Ludwig builds the villa as a private house for Jacques Ambrosius von Planta.
  2. 1900The Bündner Kunstverein begins building its own art collection.
  3. 1919The Bündner Kunstverein sets up the museum in the Villa Planta.
  4. 1987Peter Zumthor, Peter Calonder and Hans-Jörg Ruch rebuild and restore the villa.
  5. 2012An international competition is won by Estudio Barozzi/Veiga of Barcelona for the extension.
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  1. 2016The extension opens beside the villa, connected underground, doubling the exhibition space.

Sources: Bündner Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia · Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur · Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur · Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur · Bündner Kunstmuseum - Wikipedia · Musée grison des Beaux-Arts - Wikipedia · Bündner Kunstmuseum: prices, visitor informatio… · checked 4 Nov 2026

Where
Bahnhofstrasse 35, Chur, 7000

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Questions and answers

How much is a ticket to the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur?

The adult admission ticket costs CHF 15.00. The reduced ticket costs CHF 12.00 for AHV, apprentices and students (26 J.).

How long does a visit to the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur take?

The museum suggests planning about two hours for a visit.

What are the opening hours of the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur?

It is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00. On Thursday it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.

Are children welcome at the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur?

Yes. Children's art workshops run for ages 6 to 8 and for ages 9 to 12. Sunday studio sessions let children and adults create together.

Where is the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur?

The museum is at Bahnhofstrasse 35 in Chur. It is housed in the Villa Planta and a 2016 extension beside it.

Is there an audio guide at the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur?

Yes, an audio guide is available to visitors. A virtual 3D tour of the museum is also offered online.

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