Museum
Kinderdorf Pestalozzi
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Kinderdorf Pestalozzi, located in Trogen near St. Gallen, is a unique children's village founded after World War II to provide a home for war-orphaned children. Today, it continues its humanitarian work, and its museum tells the story of the village's founding and its ongoing educational programs. The museum features interactive exhibits that explore themes of peace, tolerance, and childhood. Visitors can see original buildings where children lived and learn about the village's founder, Walter Robert Corti. The site also includes a playground and a café, making it a family-friendly destination. The surrounding landscape of rolling hills adds to the serene atmosphere. A visit here offers a poignant look at how a small community can make a global impact.
Don't miss
- The museum's interactive exhibits on peace education and humanitarian history
- Original village buildings, including the first children's house
- The 'World Garden' with plants from different continents
- The playground and outdoor spaces for children
- Temporary exhibitions on global childhood and human rights
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Kinderdorf Pestalozzi
You can visit Kinderdorf Pestalozzi on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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