Poets and City Museum Liestal and its collection

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The Poets and City Museum Liestal, known as Dichter- und Stadtmuseum Liestal or DISTL, was inaugurated on July 7, 1946. Located in the Swiss town of Liestal, the museum is dedicated to regional and nationally renowned authors. It is a significant cultural institution that offers insights into the literary history of the region.

Relocation of the Museum

In 2001, the Poets and City Museum Liestal relocated to a new building at Rathausstr. 30. This new location houses several floors of exhibits, providing ample space for the museum's extensive collection. On the ground floor, visitors will find a bookstore and the museum's cash desk, adding to the convenience of their visit.

The Museum's Collection

The collection of the Poets and City Museum Liestal includes a wide range of objects, photos, manuscripts, and prints from the possession of notable figures such as Emma and Georg Herwegh, J. V. Widmann, Carl Spitteler, and Hugo Marti. These items offer a unique insight into the lives and works of these authors, making the museum a valuable resource for those interested in literature and history.

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Poets and City Museum Liestal
Rathausstrasse 30
4410 Liestal

Visitor information Poets and City Museum Liestal

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00

Admission

0 – 16Free
ReducedCHF 3.00
Normal rateCHF 5.00

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Facilities

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Location & Map

Rathausstrasse 30, Liestal

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