The history of Zermatt as a resort is closely tied to the early climbers, and you'll learn their fascinating story in this well-designed contemporary museum.
You'll see dramatic excerpts from Der Berg Ruft (The Mountain Calls), filmed in Zermatt in 1937 to 1938, along with artifacts, photos, and a relief of the Matterhorn showing the different routes to the summit.
But there's a lot more than climbing here. You'll see furnishings and home interiors illustrating mountain life, and dip further into the past with finds from the Neolithic Age.
