How do materials shape our world - and our thinking? The Gewerbemuseum Winterthur invites you to understand design as a living process in which craftsmanship, design and society come together.
The Gewerbemuseum is located in the heart of Winterthur's old town - a place where art, design, craftsmanship and science come together in an inspiring way. Ever since it was founded in the 19th century, the museum has been dedicated to the question of how things are created, how they function and what stories they tell. Today, it presents itself as a modern forum for design culture that deliberately blurs the boundaries between everyday objects and works of art.
The museum's exhibitions address current topics relating to materiality, sustainability, innovation and social change. Whether experimental textiles, recycled design or craft techniques in the digital age - here, design is understood as a reflection of our times. Visitors discover how design can be not only aesthetically, but also ethically and ecologically relevant.
At the heart of the museum is the Material Archive, a living laboratory in which fabrics, metals, plastics and natural materials can not only be viewed, but also touched and explored. This sensory exploration of material and form opens up new perspectives on our material environment and illustrates how closely cultural development and technical innovation are linked.
The Gewerbemuseum Winterthur thus stands in a special tradition: it is not a classic art museum, but a place of thought and discovery. Between workshop and exhibition space, a dialog is created here between designers, craftspeople, researchers and the public. Anyone entering the museum experiences design as an open system - as something that is not closed, but constantly changing.
A visit to the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur thus becomes an inspiring journey through the universe of things - and an invitation to sharpen our own perception of what surrounds us every day.
