Current exhibitions at the Customs Museum
The Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria presents a captivating photo exhibition on migration to mark the 30th anniversary of IOM Switzerland. Additionally, the 100th anniversary of the customs treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein is celebrated with a joint exhibition. Discover intriguing stories of smuggling and refugees at the Swiss-Italian border during World War II. Visit the permanent exhibition to explore the 1,935 km border brought to life in the museum.
Here you will find an overview of the current exhibitions
La conservazione delle specie riguarda tutti noi
La nuova mostra al museo doganale svizzero evidenzia l'importanza dell'accordo CITES e il ruolo delle dogane nella protezione delle specie. I visitatori potranno vivere esperienze interattive e ammirare oggetti rari che sensibilizzano al rispetto delle normative d'importazione.
Migration Photo Exhibition
To mark the 30th anniversary of the International Organization for Migration, IOM Switzerland, the Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria is presenting a fascinating photo exhibition on migration.
Exhibition “100 years of the Switzerland Liechtenstein customs treaty”
On 29 March 1923, Switzerland and Liechtenstein signed a landmark customs treaty, integrating Liechtenstein into the Swiss economic area and ending its isolation. The joint exhibition examines the historical significance and multifaceted relations between the two countries. Access to in-depth documents from the “Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland” enhances the exhibition.
Reconstruction of the pint-sized submarine of Ceresio
In November 1948, just offshore from Porto Ceresio (Italy) in Lake Lugano, Italian border guards discovered a rudimentary submarine made of timber encased in metal. The pint-sized submarine of Ceresio was 3m long and could carry 450kg –and was propelled using pedal power!
A border between poverty and persecution
A temporary exhibition on smugglers and refugees between Italy and Switzerland during the Second World War.
Permanent Exhibition: a 1,935 km border in a museum
Discover the history and significance of the Swiss customs border at the living museum in Cantine di Gandria. Learn about the challenges and duties of border guards, past and present, and the role customs plays in the economy, security, and health.
