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Swiss sewing machine museum with quaint objects

A private collection, open only by appointment
or on request

Located in a beautiful 18th-century patrician house.
More than 250 historic sewing machines.
More than 3,000 unusual objects from around the world,
in 12th-century vaulted cellars.

Guided tours in French, German and English.
Please allow about one hour; collection at the exit (suggested from CHF 7 per person).
(Private museum without public subsidies – additional donations are appreciated)

Payment: cash or TWINT.

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FRIBOURG is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jean Tinguely!

Antique Singer sewing machine

The first washing machines, including the American model from 1865

Museum staircase

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