The Musée d’art et d’histoire Fribourg (MAHF) presents “Le chevalier errant (The Knight Errant)” by Abraham Poincheval, in its Museoscope series, until Sunday 14 February 2027. The exhibition looks back at the artist’s walk in armour, from the Grütli meadow to Fribourg.
Who organises it
The Musée d’art et d’histoire Fribourg, an institution of the State of Fribourg, organises the exhibition. Ivan Mariano is its director.
What to find
From 11 to 22 June 2026, Abraham Poincheval walked through places linked to the building of the Swiss Confederation. Setting out from the Grütli meadow, he reached Fribourg in a medieval suit of armour weighing more than 30 kilos.
This performed work mixes eras, memories, myths and legends.
Two events are ticketed. Stephan Gasser, curator, gives a guided tour in German on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 6.30 pm. The historian François Walter gives a talk, “La Suisse empêtrée dans son histoire mythique ? (Switzerland Entangled in Its Mythical History?)”, on Thursday 14 January 2027 at 6.30 pm. The free closing event takes place on Sunday 14 February 2027 at 4 pm.
Practical information
- Dates, 2 Oct. 2026 to Sunday 14 Feb. 2027
- Opening hours, Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm, Thursday until 8 pm; closed on Mondays, 24 and 25 Dec. and 1 Jan.; 31 Dec. 11 am to 4 pm
- Venue, Musée d’art et d’histoire Fribourg, rue de Morat 12, 1700 Fribourg
- Price, adults CHF 12; AVS pensioners, students and groups CHF 10; combined ticket with the Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle CHF 17 (reduced CHF 13)
- Age, free up to age 16
Links
- Official site, MAHF, Museoscope, Abraham Poincheval
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- State of Fribourg, MAHF, Museoscope – Abraham Poincheval, accessed 13 November 2026
- MAHF, Plan your visit, accessed 13 November 2026
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