Museum

The Emmental in one house

The Chüechlihus Regional Museum is one of the largest and most diverse regional museums with a cultural-historical collection in Switzerland. As a place for the preservation and negotiation of Emmental cultural heritage, it is a lively cultural venue where Emmental locals and guests meet and exchange ideas.

The regional museum is located in the heart of Langnau im Emmental, in the “Chüechlihus”, built in 1526. It got its name from the coffee house, which operated until 1956 and was famous for its “Chüechli” – fat-baked pastries.

The museum was founded in 1930 on the basis of the historical collection of the Langnau secondary school and the private collection of a head teacher. Originally, two or three rooms in the building were allocated to the museum. Thanks to private initiatives, the collection has been increased and its importance enhanced. In 1961, the municipality of Langnau provided the museum with more space, and in 1981 the entire building was restored with a specially extended barn section and expanded to 20 exhibition rooms. In spring 2009, the museum was extended with the addition of the residential building. The permanent exhibition was redesigned in 2025.

Today, the regional museum offers young and old a lively insight into the cultural heritage of the Emmental, from the Alpine cheese dairy to the “SCL Tigers” ice hockey club. Immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of the oldest largely original wooden building in the region. Experience the past and present of the Emmental: everyday life, trade and crafts. Meet important personalities from the region and join in the discussion. One of the largest and most important collections of Langnau ceramics as well as cooperage and Flüehliglas complete the offer. The museum comprises a permanent exhibition that was redesigned in 2025, special formats such as temporary exhibitions on current topics, a museum store and a self-service coffee shop. The small courtyard with its cottage garden, the large arbor and the museum foyer invite you to linger and offer space for aperitifs or concerts. There are also special offers for children and young people.

Paintings from the Schwaar Foundation’s collection were regularly exhibited until its dissolution.

Member of the Museum Association

The Chüechlihus Regional Museum is a member of the Swiss Museum Association VMS/AMS and a partner of ICOM Switzerland (International Council of Museums). In our museum work we follow the ethical guidelines of ICOM, strive to comply with the current museum definition of ICOM and actively participate in the exchange and transfer of knowledge among museum professionals.

Support

The Chüechlihus Regional Museum is an institution of the municipality of Langnau im Emmental. As a cultural institution of regional importance, it is supported by the Canton of Berne and the Emmental region as part of a service agreement. In addition, various foundations are financially involved in the project work of the Regional Museum Chüechlihus (see project pages). Companies from the region also make an important contribution by offering their services to the cultural institution at reduced rates. Last but not least, the financial contributions of private patrons enable the Chüechlihus Regional Museum to carry out its tasks as an innovative cultural institution.

Regional businesses that are committed to the Chüechlihus Regional Museum

druckdesign Tanner AG

We are also dependent on your support so that we can continue to implement innovative projects, maintain our collections and make the Chüechlihus accessible as an open cultural venue for all age groups. Whether you are a private individual or a company from near or far, every contribution helps to maintain the Chüechlihus Regional Museum as a lively place for enriching encounters, exciting knowledge transfer and refreshing cultural experiences.

Become part of our community and join us on this exciting journey! Together we can shape the museum for the coming decades and preserve the cultural heritage of the Emmental in the long term.

Your contribution, your impact

Support the regional museum as much as you can

Patrons:in “Rosenchüechli”
from CHF 50.

PRIVATE PERSONS & FAMILIES
→ Support program and cultural heritage

With your contribution, you support the regional museum in preserving the Emmental
cultural heritage and at the same time in developing innovative programs. Your donation helps to preserve cultural diversity and strengthen the museum as a lively, sustainable place for all generations. As a private individual or family, you help to ensure that the museum can continue to create exciting offers for you, for the region and for your guests.

Patrons:in “Keramikwärchstatt”
from CHF 500.

COMPANIES
→ Promoting culture in the region

As a company, you promote the regional museum as an important cultural venue and actively contribute to the preservation of Emmental’s cultural heritage. Your contribution supports regional development and helps to establish the museum as a center for culture, creativity and encounters. With your donation, you enable the museum to remain an attractive point of contact for tourists and Emmental residents and to develop innovative projects for the future.

Benefactor:in “Micheli Schüppach”
from CHF 5000.

LARGE COMPANIES & MARKETS:INSIDE
→ Secure long-term projects

With your generous support as a company or patron, you make a decisive contribution to the long-term and constant development of the regional museum. Thanks to your commitment, we can implement important projects that preserve and develop the cultural heritage of the Emmental – for present and future generations. With your contribution, you help to secure the museum as a relevant, sustainable cultural venue and promote innovative, regional offerings that benefit both Emmental residents and visitors from all over the world.

Patrons:in “Uf ds Chüechlihus”
Amount of your choice

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
→ Preserving a vibrant cultural site

With your contribution of any amount, you support the sustainable development of the regional museum. Your commitment enables the museum to react flexibly to current needs and challenges – be it by financing new exhibitions, expanding the program or supporting special projects. You help to further establish and promote the museum as an important cultural venue for the region and its guests.

Our various support offers are designed to suit your different abilities and interests. The amounts given are only guidelines – we appreciate any kind of support, regardless of the amount. Your donation, whether large or small, will help to maintain and develop the Regional Museum as a vibrant place of culture. Every contribution counts and makes a difference! Together we can preserve Emmental’s cultural heritage and strengthen the museum for future generations. Simply choose the category that suits you best – and let’s make a difference together.

We thank you for your valuable support with a bank transfer to the Regionalmuseum Chüechlihus with the reference “2092023 Museumsfonds” (IBAN: CH 37 0023 5235 8820 1230 0).