The Herisau Museum is Appenzell Ausserrhoden’s cultural history museum.

The museum offers fascinating insights into the industrial heritage of the canton, which was dominated by the textile industry.
Other topics include knights and castles, transport, mills, the health-care system, education, living in the region as well as the writer Robert Walser (1878–1956).

Annually changing special exhibitions, special arrangements for school classes.

Guided tours and walks through Herisau on request.

Links to all museums in the Appenzellerland can be found at
www.museen-im-appenzellerland.ch