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Opening times

Museum, boutique and bistro

  • openinghours.days.long.tuesday Open till openinghours.days.long.wednesday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.thursday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.friday Open till openinghours.days.long.sunday openinghours.openfromto.long

Library

  • openinghours.days.long.tuesday Open till openinghours.days.long.wednesday openinghours.and openinghours.days.long.friday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.thursday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.saturday Open till openinghours.days.long.monday closed

Special opening times

  • Labour Day 01.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Ascension Day 09.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Whitsun 19.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Whit Monday 20.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • International Museum Day 26.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Swiss National Holiday 01.08.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Long Night of the Museums 07.09.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Long Night of the Museums 08.09.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Knabenschiessen 09.09.2024 closed

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Opening times

Museum, boutique and bistro

  • openinghours.days.long.tuesday Open till openinghours.days.long.wednesday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.thursday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.friday Open till openinghours.days.long.sunday openinghours.openfromto.long

Library

  • openinghours.days.long.tuesday Open till openinghours.days.long.wednesday openinghours.and openinghours.days.long.friday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.thursday openinghours.openfromto.long

  • openinghours.days.long.saturday Open till openinghours.days.long.monday closed

Special opening times

  • Labour Day 01.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Ascension Day 09.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Whitsun 19.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Whit Monday 20.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • International Museum Day 26.05.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Swiss National Holiday 01.08.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Long Night of the Museums 07.09.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Long Night of the Museums 08.09.2024 openinghours.openfromto.long

  • Knabenschiessen 09.09.2024 closed

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Offers for children and families

Admission is free for visitors under 16 years old.

Exhibition for families

The exhibition lets children travel back in time in a playful way. In the three themed rooms "Oriental Palace", "Aboard a Sailing Ship" and "Railways" they solve puzzles, dress up or listen to exciting stories.

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Story window – listen and discover

Comfortably sitting on cushions, children explore the colourful fantasy world of picture books. The children listen to an interactive story and subsequently discover related objects in the museum.

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Discovery Suitcase

Children can explore the museum on their own using the Discovery Suitcase, which contains puzzles and fun activities to do as well as stories to read aloud.

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Insight into the Family Bag

Family Bag

The Family Bag with puzzle books guides families through the museum. Available at the Welcome Desk.

Free of charge. For ages 7+.

Guided Tours and Workshops for Families

Family activity

Story window – listen and discover

Hanna's Pocket

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Leo the Luminous Stag

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Mister Mole Hunts for Treasure

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The Place of Lovely Things

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Strollers in the museum

We look forward to your visit with the whole family. Access with your own stroller is limited for space and safety reasons and depends on the exhibitions and the number of visitors. If access with your own stroller is not possible, buggies and baby carriers are available. Our staff at the Welcome Desk will be happy to provide you with more information.

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+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

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