Walter Eglin Museum - Känerkinden, BL, Switzerland
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N 47° 24.697 E 007° 50.142
32T E 412166 N 5251564
This museum in the center of Känerkinden features the oeuvre of the internationally known local artist Walter Eglin.
Waymark Code: WMRFZC
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 06/21/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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EN: The Walter Eglin Museum is located in the former town hall in the center of Känerkinden, just opposite the current town hall.

The museum displays mainly works by the artist Walter Eglin, who was born in Känerkinden in 1895, and became famous primarily for his woodcuts and mosaics.

The museum was opened in 1995 and expanded in 2001. It is open on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 until 12:00. Admission is free.

DE: Das Walter Eglin Museum befindet sich im ehemaligen Gemeindehaus im Zentrum von Känerkinden, gleich gegenüber der heutigen Gemeindeverwaltung.

Das Museum zeigt vor allem Werke des Künstlers Walter Eglin, der 1895 in Känerkinden geboren wurde und vor allem durch seine Holzschnitte und Mosaike berühmt wurde.

Das Museum wurde 1995 eröffnet und 2001 erweitert. Es ist jeweils am ersten Sonntag des Monats von 10 bis 12 Uhr geöffnet. Der Eintritt ist frei.
Name: Walter Eglin Museum

Location:
Hauptstrasse 35 4447 Känerkinden


Phone Number: 062 299 24 02

Web Site: [Web Link]

Agency/Ownership: Public

Hours of operation:
10-12, first Sunday of the month


Admission Fee: free

Gift Shop: no

Cafe/Restaurant: no

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