Invitation to the Directorate Handover at the Swiss Museum of Transport on 24 February 2026
12.02.2026 | from Swiss Museum of Transport (VHS)
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12.02.2026, After 16 successful years, Martin Bütikofer will hand over the directorship of the Swiss Museum of Transport to Martin Ettlinger at the end of February 2026. During this time, the Museum has continued to develop as a leading venue for experiences and education, gaining national and international appeal.
The official handover ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The event provides an opportunity to reflect together on the formative years of the current directorship, to contextualise key milestones, and to witness the leadership transition in a fitting manner. Prominent speakers from politics, business, and culture will highlight the significance of the Museum and accompany the transition to the new directorship.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in this event.
Location: Swiss Museum of Transport, Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne
Programme:
18:15 Start
Film Theatre
Speakers:
- Franz Steinegger, Former National Councillor and President of the Swiss Museum of Transport
Association
- Armin Hartmann, Councillor of the Canton of Lucerne
- Beat Züsli, Mayor of Lucerne
- Christa Hostettler, Director of the Federal Office of Transport
- Martin Bütikofer, Director of the Swiss Museum of Transport until the end of February
- Martin Ettlinger, Designated Director of the Swiss Museum of Transport
19:30 Handover
Ceremony
Arena, Outdoor Area
20:00 Formal Reception
Air and Space Hall
We look forward to your participation and kindly request that you register by 22 February 2026 through the following link. In the registration form, you also have the option to sign up for an interview appointment.
For questions or further information, we are happy to assist you.
Contact:
Swiss Museum of Transport
Beatrice Rüttimann, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel. 041 375 74 72,
Tel. 079 622
00 37
beatrice.ruettimann@verkehrshaus.ch
www.verkehrshaus.ch
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The Swiss Museum of Transport vividly, interestingly, and diversely showcases the development of transport and mobility - past, present, and future - on the road, by rail and water, but also in the air and space, as well as the functioning of communication. These form the core themes of the Museum at the Swiss Museum of Transport. More than 3,000 objects on about 20,000 m2 of exhibition space are witnesses to a truly dynamic history.
Unique attractions in Switzerland such as the Film Theatre, the digitally operated large-scale planetarium, the Swissarena, the world's first walkable aerial photograph of a country, and the Gotthard Tunnel Show, as well as the Hans Erni Art Museum and many other offerings enrich the Museum visit and make it an experience.
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Source: Swiss Museum of Transport (VHS), Press release
Original article published on: Einladung zur Direktionsübergabe im Verkehrshaus der Schweiz am 24. Februar 2026