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Galleria Baumgartner

The Galleria Baumgartner in Mendrisio, Switzerland, is a model railway museum founded from the collection of Bruno Baumgartner (1930-2015). Spread over three floors covering more than 2,300 square metres, it houses over 4,000 exhibits including model trains, ships, value cards, stamps and postal objects. Highlights include the world's longest model of a railway station, the Rothenburg station in 1:87 scale, and a vintage saloon train. The gallery also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Families can discover the history and evolution of transport and communications through reproductions of trains, airplanes, ships and military vehicles. Young visitors can drive Märklin My World battery-powered model trains on special circuits. The gallery also offers a cafeteria where small birthday parties can be arranged.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • 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
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open from 09:30 to 17:30 on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on public holidays as indicated in the calendar.
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
30 CHF
Family ticket (2 adults + children)
10 CHF
Pensioners
9 CHF
Groups
6 CHF
Children from 6-16 years
5 CHF
School children and students
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

Access

Nearby stops

  • Mendrisio, Stazione300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
24m
Bellinzona
42m
Locarno
57m
Zug
1h 56m
Luzern
2h 6m

FAQ

  • Can the gallery be visited on days when it is normally closed?
    Yes, it is possible to visit the Gallery on closed days by reservation, for groups.
  • Are guided visits available at the gallery?
    Yes, guided visits are available by appointment.
  • Can children drive model trains at the gallery?
    Yes, young visitors can have fun driving Märklin My World battery-powered model trains on special circuits.
  • Are there combined tickets available with other attractions?
    Yes, combined tickets are available with partner attractions such as Swissminiatur, Monte Brè and Monte Generoso, valid for one year from the date of purchase.