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Atelier Bossard in Lucerne was one of Switzerland’s most renowned goldsmith’s workshops in the 19th century. Splendid trophies, silverware and jewellery were produced under the leadership of company founder Johann Karl Bossard (1846-1914). The staff not only created their own designs but also crafted exact copies of historical objects from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Craftsmanship had recovered its appeal as people pushed back against industrial mass production. A visit to Bossard’s and the purchase of a prestige item were de rigueur for wealthy noble families and rich industrialists in the booming tourist city of Lucerne. In 2013, the contents of the goldsmith’s workshop were added to the collection at the Swiss National Museum. The exhibition in the National Museum Zurich’s Hall of Fame displays designs, models and historical photos in addition to the workshop’s most beautiful pieces, reviving Bossard’s former brilliance.
Do 15.8.2024
18:00 – 19:00 Uhr
Guided tour
Brilliant craftsmanship
Sa 23.11.2024
13:30 – 14:30 Uhr
Guided tour
Brilliant craftsmanship
Brilliant craftsmanship
Guided tour for private groups
Guided tour of the exhibition "Brilliant craftsmanship. Bossard Goldsmiths Lucerne".
Tour: 1 hour
Guided tours can be arranged outside opening hours: Mon between 9.30 am and 6 pm, Tue to Fri between 9.30 am and 7.45 pm. Sat and Sun between 10 am and 5 pm
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2 weeks in advance |
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60 minutes; special packages can be offered on request |
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max. 25 participants per tour |
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English, German, Italian, French. Other offers upon request. |
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CHF 180 for the guided tour + CHF 10 admission per person Children up to 16 years free. For groups of people with permit N, S, B, F (refugee) or F (foreigner), the guided tour and admission are free of charge. |
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Brilliant craftsmanship – Introductory tour
Secondary level I and II
Guided tour of the exhibition «Brilliant craftsmanship. Bossard Goldsmiths Lucerne».
1 hour
Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.
Guided tours in English can be arranged, even outside opening hours. Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.
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at least 2 weeks in advance |
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1 hour guided tours, other services by prior arrangement |
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Guided tours for school classes from Switzerland are free of charge. |
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There will be no media conference for this exhibition.
Please contact the media service for individual appointments, guided tours and/or interviews.
The media kit with the photo material will be available for download here from 17.07.2024.
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- Overall management Denise Tonella
- Project direction Christian Weiss, Christian Hörack
- Curators and Concept Christian Hörack, Christian Weiss
- Scenography Bureau Hindermann GmbH, Zürich: Christine Grauer, Christof Hindermann, Tobias Maurer
- Exhibition graphic Herendi Artemisio GmbH, Zürich: Tiziana Artemisio, Milana Herendi, Anna Deér
- Project support Heidi Amrein, Luca Tori
- Advisory committee Günhan Akarçay, Heidi Amrein, Beat Högger, Markus Leuthard, Sabrina Médioni, Denise Tonella
- Project controlling Sabrina Médioni
- Cultural services and museum education Lisa Engi, Vera Humbel, Jörg Ramel
- Technical management Debbie Sledsens
- Exhibition construction Marc Hägeli, Dave Schwitter, Philippe Leuthardt, Ira Allemann, Sophie Lühr, Ian Hügi
- Conservation management Sarah Longrée, Charlotte Maier
- Conservation and mounting of objects Natalie Ellwanger, Iona Leroy, Sarah Longrée, Charlotte Maier, Jürg Mathys, Gaby Petrak, Ulrike Rothenhäusler, Tino Zagermann
- Loans and object logistics Christian Affentranger, David Blazquez, Simon d’Hollosy, Reto Hegetschweiler, Laura Mosimann, Aymeric Nager, Claudio Stefanutto, Samira Tanner
- Photography Jörg Brandt, Felix Jungo
- Picture library Remo Sidler, Fabian Müller, Andrea Kunz
- IT | Web Alex Baur, Danilo Rüttimann, Thomas Bucher
- Media stations Alex Baur, Thomas Bucher, Pasquale Pollastro
- Marketing and Communication Andrej Abplanalp, Anna-Britta Maag, Sebastiano Mereu, Carole Neuenschwander, Alexander Rechsteiner
- Advertising graphic Resort GmbH für Visuelle Kommunikation, Zürich
- Translations Nigel Stephenson, Laurence Neuffer, Noè Bizzozero, Language Factory
- Bistum und Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen
- Museum Aargau, Lenzburg
- Museum Kloster Muri, Muri AG
- PES Collection, Zug
- Zunft zum Kämbel, Zürich
- Zunft zum Widder, Zürich
- Matthias Berger, Zürich
- Karl Bossard, Horw
- Andres von Buch, La Barra de Maldonado, Uruguay
- Christine Lanz, Zürich
- Charlotte Vonder Mühll, Basel
The Swiss National Museum would like to thank the Willy G. S. Hirzel Foundation for its support.