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FFA Museum – Aviation Museum Vehicle Museum Altenrhein

The FFA Museum in Altenrhein, Switzerland, is a large, modern house for aviation and automobile history located directly on the southern shore of Lake Constance at St. Gallen airfield. On around 5,000 m² of exhibition space it shows high-quality Rolls-Royce models and impressive vehicles of the 20th century as well as historic aircraft, many of which are still airworthy or roadworthy and are maintained in the museum. Visitors can watch live as work is carried out on the exhibits. Highlights such as a flight or car simulator and a Carrera track make the visit an experience for the whole family. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The FFA Museum is an experience for the whole family: on around 5,000 m² of exhibition space there is a flight and car simulator as well as a Carrera track. Guided tours are tailored to the visitors' background and are also suitable for children and school classes.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Transportation
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open year-round from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:45).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
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

15 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Children aged 6 to 14
7 CHF
School classes up to 14 years, per person
12.5 CHF
Apprentices, students, AHV/IV with ID
12.5 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people, price per person

Contact

Webpage
ffamuseum.ch
Email
info@ffa-museum.ch
Address
Flughafenstrasse 11, 9423 Altenrhein

Access

Nearby stops

  • Altenrhein, Schulhaus350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
32m
Chur
1h 26m
Zürich HB
1h 36m
Zug
2h 10m
Olten
2h 30m

FAQ

  • Can the museum be visited outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, highlight guided tours are possible at any time outside the opening hours.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours in English?
    Yes, the highlight guided tour is also available in English.
  • Is there a flight simulator in the museum?
    Yes, there is a flight simulator where you can immerse yourself in the world of a real pilot for one hour.
  • Can events such as company functions or weddings be held at the museum?
    Yes, the FFA Museum offers venues for conferences, seminars, meetings, concerts, parties, gala dinners and weddings, with flexible room concepts and catering.
  • Is there a membership with free admission?
    Yes, with the FFA Museum Membership you enjoy free admission to the museum all year round as well as other benefits such as a 20% discount in the online shop.