The Aargauer Kunsthaus aims to provide an inspiring venue for discovery, exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment. To this end we are committed, with diligence and passion, respect and courage.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday – Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am – 8 pm |
| Closed Mondays |
Public Holidays and Special Opening Hours
| St. Stephen’s Day 26.12.2024 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| New Year’s Eve 31.12.2024 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| New Year’s Day 1.1.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Berchtoldstag 2.1.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Maundy Thursday 28.3.2024 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Good Friday 18.4.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Easter Sunday 20.4.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Easter Monday 21.4.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Ascension Day 29.5.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Whitsun 8.6.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Whit Monday 9.6.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Maienzug Eve 3.7.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Maienzug 4.7.2025 | 12 pm – 5 pm |
| Swiss National Day 26.12.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| St. Stephen’s Day 31.12.2025 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| New Year’s Eve 31.12.2024 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| New Year’s Day 1.1.2026 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Berchtoldstag 2.1.2026 | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Christmas Eve 24.12.2024 | closed |
| Christmas Day 25.12.2024 | closed |
Admission Prices
| Adults | 17.– |
| Children and youth ages 16 and under | free of charge |
| Students ages 26 and under/ IV | 12.– |
| Kulturlegi | 5.– |
| Group rate (10+ people) / person | 10.– |
| School classes from the Canton of Aargau | free of charge |
| School classes from other cantons 1st grade to 9th grade | free of charge |
| School classes from other cantons 10th grade and above | 5.– / person |
Free admission for all every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm.
Free admission
Members of the Aargau Art Association, other recognised art associations, ICOM, VMS, VKKS, SWB, Swiss Museum Pass, Museums-PASS-Musées, MemberPlus Raiffeisen, Sotheby’s Preferred Card, Members of the Cultural Promotion Commission of the City of Aarau, artists with a visarte/IAA pass, teachers (with ID), cultural officers in schools with Kulturpass, media professionals with a press pass, people accompanying individuals with an IV card
House Rules
How to get there + Contact
Aargauer Kunsthaus
Aargauerplatz
5001 Aarau
+41 62 835 23 32 (Welcome Desk)
+41 62 835 23 30 (Administration)
kunsthaus@ag.ch
Aarau is located between Zurich, Basel and Bern and is easily accessible by public transport. By train: fast trains from Zurich and Berne every half hour (Zurich 30 min., Berne 40 min.), from Basel every hour (30 min.). A 10-minute walk from the railway station, along the tracks or Bahnhofstrasse, in the direction of Olten. Take bus routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 from Aarau Railway Station to the Kunsthaus bus stop. The entrance to the Kunsthaus is about 100 meters from the bus stop. On the way to the museum, you have to cross two streets with pedestrian crossings.
Bookstore
The art bookstore in the museum foyer offers a wide range of art publications for adults and children, as well as artist monographs and art postcards.
basil – Café
A new meeting place in Aarau where you can stop by before or after your visit to the museum with friends and family in a pleasant atmosphere, meet for a drink or celebrate your next event.
