Jura Museum of Art and History

Delémont, Switzerland

Founded in 1909 by Arthur Daucourt, Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire exhibits the history of Jura canton. It has 21 permanent exhibition rooms presenting the history of Jura, primarily in its cultural aspects, but also social, political and economic.

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Founded: 1909
Category: Museums in Switzerland

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www.mjah.ch

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Philippe Beucler (11 months ago)
The Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'Histoire in the old town of Delémont, a very beautiful establishment with a beautiful treasure about the history of the canton and the region, which is definitely worth visiting. Many thanks to the whole team, best regards #B4YOUDSICOVERY
Natalya Gayvoronska (2 years ago)
One of the best museum! Great materials, interesting storyline, info is smartly delivered! In 1.5 hour you would know everything about Jura: history, geography, path through centuries, culture, heritage! By the way, you can buy the materials for 15chf, as they are so well done, information is truly interested. By the time in museum is difficult to put everything into mind, so nice to discover the details later!
Beat Bircher (3 years ago)
A big thank you for the reception of the staff and all the information given
Ulrike (3 years ago)
Interesting and very modern designed museum around the Jura. Rooms divided according to various topics such as religion, politics, geography, etc. with good but not too detailed information and, in some cases, interactive exhibits. Worth a visit. Friendly staff
Zilioli Verena (3 years ago)
The Jura Museum of Art and History is one of the 50 best museums in Switzerland that is well worth seeing. The processing of the historically very comprehensive history of the Jura and the modern way it is presented to the visitor is instructive and exciting at the same time. WORTH SEEING
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