Museums

Museums and exhibitions

Visit a museum or an exhibition and learn more about the Brig-Simplon region and the particular theme of the exhibition. On a guided tour, you’ll hear fascinating anecdotes from the guide and learn facts about the exhibition that aren’t written down anywhere.

Tip: During the summer months, the Ecomuseum in the village of Simplon hosts an exhibition that changes annually.

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"Passage Simplon" south to the world - An exhibition at Stockalper Castle

The exhibition shows photos from all times, documents and plans of the mine as well as rock samples.

The Alte Kaserne is a rest area on the Simplon road. It also houses an exhibition on the history of transport on the Simplon. Admission is free.

Kaspar Stockalper had the Stockalper Palace built in Brig between 1651 and 1671.

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Let former fortress guards, militia officers and soldiers of the Swiss Army let you in on the secret of the Simplon fortress in Naters;

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The radiators have developed their own craft. The Swiss Radiant Museum is dedicated to this ancient craft in the Swiss mountains.

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Immerse yourself in the exciting world of the Swiss Guard and learn more about the past and present of the Pope's personal guard.

At the AGO observatory on the Simplon Pass, astronomers will take you to distant worlds. Public observation evenings are held regularly and you can take part in them.

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The Ecomuseum - Alter Gasthof on the village square in Simplon Dorf shows interesting topics about the living space on the Simplon Pass in a permanent exhibition and in temporary exhibitions.

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The infantry fortress in the Gondo Gorge was of central importance for the defence of the borders during the Second World War. You can visit the fortress on a guided tour;