The Society of the Ritterhaus

A key objective of the society of the Ritterhaus (Ritterhausgesellschaft Bubikon = RHG) was and still is to make the Ritterhaus a meeting place. The RHG is a non-profit making organization and therefore only successful thanks to engaged members and the public hand. The society is lead by its board and since 2004 governed by a dedicated commission. In the board of the society also present are representatives of the catholic Order of Malta and the protestant Order of Saint John, the Kanton of Zurich, the local authority of Bubikon and the neighboring farmer.

Wikipedia article (german only)

Bylaws of the Society (PDF german only) RHG minute 2011 (PDF german only)

What should motivate you to become as member?

• You enjoy the diverse annual programme.
• You like to recommend a trip continually incl. visit to the Ritterhaus museum.
• You enjoy restful atmosphere in the ambience of the past centuries.
• You appreciate the valuable contribution of the society of the Ritterhaus to increase the attractiveness of the Upper Zurich Area beyond its boundaries.
• You are proud to know that the Ritterhaus bears the 3rd biggest museum of the Kanton Zurich.
• You think CHF 40,- to 50,- per annum are well invested in a society that actively engages for village and Kanton, but also culture and society. In addition, special donations can be tax deduced.
• As a member you enjoy free entrance to the museum during regular opening hours.
• You receive for the annual member meeting the detailed annual report and a free drink after the meeting.

The deliberate (free of charge) engagement for the RHG annually amounts to some thousand hours. The mental and active support of the RHG by its members assures the attractive and forward looking service to the Ritterhaus and also assures a living and proper activity in and around the Ritterhaus.