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Galleria Baumgartner

A museum dedicated to model railways, housed in a former pasta factory opposite Mendrisio station. The collection comprises over 4,000 exhibits including model trains, ships, vintage saloon trains, and the world's longest model of a railway station (Rothenburg).

Families and Kids

Children can drive battery-powered Märklin My World model trains on special circuits. The mascots Gloria the elephant and Bruno the crocodile guide young visitors through the museum. Small birthday parties can be arranged in the cafeteria.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Transportation

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

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:30-17:30
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
09:30-17:30
Sunday
09:30-17:30

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Senior admission
9 CHF
Group admission
6 CHF
Children from 6-16 years
5 CHF
Student admission
30 CHF
Family (2 adults + children)
0 CHF
Children from 0-5 years, accompanied disabled people, Raiffeisen card holders, Swiss Museum passport holders, Swiss Travel System (STS), Greenhope Foundation, AG Culturel Cultura Kultur GA

Contact

Webpage
galleriabaumgartner.ch
Email
info@galleriabaumgartner.ch
Address
Via Stefano Franscini 24, 6850 Mendrisio