Natural history museums

On the way, you can pop in to see the dinosaurs.

A look behind the scenes of the Paul Scherrer Institute

A hands-on experience! The Technorama is one of the largest science centres in Europe, presenting a unique variety of experiments with almost limitless opportunities to experience science in a playful and educational way.

The series of “Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps“ comprises a selection of 111 of the almost 1,000 known archaeological pile dwelling stations in the six countries surrounding the Alps. (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy and Slovenia). Of these, 56 are discovered in Switzerland.

A museum with plenty to interest visitors of all ages: St. Gallen Nature Museum presents fascinating discoveries in the world of local wildlife and minerals on 2,000m2 - now also with a digital museum guide.

Harnessing the power of water.

In the 13th century, the German-speaking Walsers settled the mountainous areas in Davos and Klosters. In the remotest area of the romantic side valley of Sertig, farming settlements still dominate the landscape.

High above the Aletsch Glacier, the focal point of the Unesco World Heritage - Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, you will find the Bettmerhorn's world of ice.

The Viticulture Museum "Torculum" presents a fascinating exhibition that allows visitors to see the work and events inside and outside the Torculum. At the same time, the Viticultural Museum is a place that is ideal for social events.

Set in the Aubonne Valley, between Morges and Rolle, the Arboretum cultivates thousands of trees in a natural environment for scientific purposes, species preservation and for the enjoyment of walkers.

The special exhibitions at the Lucerne Nature Museum never fail to surprise visitors. The museum provides comprehensive - and sometimes amusing - insight into the secrets of the world of plants and animals.

The Aletsch Forest, situated right by the largest glacier in the Alps, is a unique nature reserve that has been protected by Pro Natura since 1933. The affiliated nature reserve centre is located in Villa Cassel on the Riederfurka (Riederalp).

The Nature Museum and the Museum of Archaeology in Frauenfeld are under the same roof and it doesn’t take bad weather to make it an interesting destination for the whole family.

Remnants of the Carolingian and Gothic churches that preceded the existing cathedral comprise the St.Gall's Lapidarium.

The exhibitions at the Winterthur Nature Museum provide visitors with playful and informative insights into the fascinating world of nature.