forum der schweizer geschichte_schwyz

Tell, is the story of one man’s rebellion: killing a tyrant to win his freedom. What can this mythical figure still teach us today? What remains of William Tell?
The Swiss History Forum’s anniversary exhibition proposes facts and questions values by appealing to both the intellect and the emotions. On show are more than 200 objects related to this myth. In the “Tower of Heroes”, Tell is confronted with other Helvetian heroes who each incarnate different positions and values. Four mini-cinemas allow visitors to explore 100 years of cinema from the universe of William Tell.