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Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures

The Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures is a miniature railway museum located in the centre of Montana, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. It presents model railway networks and miniature trains, including HO-scale layouts of Swiss railways such as the Rhätische Bahn and BLS, as well as historic locomotives and a permanent film about Swiss railways. The museum also features a shop selling railway books, DVDs, postcards and model railway equipment. It hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours on request.

Families and Kids

The museum is suitable for children, who can discover miniature trains and model railway networks of Swiss railways. Children aged 6 and over benefit from a reduced admission price.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Transportation
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open every day (including weekends) from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00, with last admission at 12:00 and 18:00.
Monday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
Tuesday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
Wednesday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
Thursday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
Friday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
Saturday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00
Sunday
10:00-13:00 / 15:00-19:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Children from 6 years old

Contact

Webpage
trains-miniatures.ch
Email
fstm@trains-miniatures.ch
Address
Route du Clovelli 7, 3963 Crans-Montana

Access

Nearby stops

  • Crans-Montana, Victoria100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Sion
58m
Brig
1h 13m
Martigny
1h 19m
Thun
1h 45m
Bern
2h 5m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open during the end-of-year holidays?
    Yes, the museum is open without interruption during the end-of-year holidays.
  • Is payment by card accepted at the museum?
    No, only cash payment is accepted at the museum.
  • Can I book a guided tour of the museum?
    Yes, guided tours are available on request, and a personalised reception service can be arranged by appointment.
  • Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?
    Yes, the premises are adapted for people with disabilities.
  • Can the museum host group events or company outings?
    Yes, the museum offers group visits, school trips and company or society outings, with the possibility of organising an assembly with a visit and catering service.