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Cantonal Museum of Zoology

The Cantonal Museum of Zoology, part of the Naturéum (Cantonal Museum of Natural Sciences), is located at the Palais de Rumine in Lausanne. It houses extensive zoological collections with approximately 50,000 vertebrates and nearly 2 million invertebrates, featuring permanent galleries on comparative anatomy and extinct animals.

Families and Kids

The museum offers family-friendly activities including workshops, guided tours, and a family trail. Children's workshops (Petits Pas au Naturéum) are available for ages 3-5. The museum also hosts birthday parties and regular family events.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes (partly)
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Natural history

    • Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Events and birthdays, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Reduced price
0 CHF
Free for under 26s and on the first Saturday of the month

Contact

Webpage
natureum.ch
Email
info.natureum@vd.ch
Address
Place de la Riponne 6, 1005 Lausanne