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House of Museums

The Haus der Museen in Olten, Switzerland, brings together three museums under one roof: the Naturmuseum Olten, the Historisches Museum Olten and the Archäologisches Museum Kanton Solothurn. The natural history museum presents the region's natural history with unique fossils and lifelike stuffed animals. The historical museum tells the story of the city of Olten at the crossroads of many routes with interactive stations as well as audio and video documents. The archaeological museum shows finds spanning 80,000 years and brings the people of the past back to life. The house also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The Haus der Museen offers children's birthdays for children aged 6 and over with themes such as the Middle Ages, Roman times or the Stone Age. A Kinderspur, a puzzle tour, guides young visitors playfully through all three exhibitions. There are also family tours and holiday pass offers for children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays. School classes by prior arrangement from 8:00.
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

5 CHF
Adult admission
3 CHF
AHV and IV recipients
0 CHF
Children and young people up to 18 years

Contact

Webpage
hausdermuseen.ch
Email
hausdermuseen@olten.ch
Address
Konradstrasse 7, 4600 Olten

Access

Nearby stops

  • Olten, Museen50 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
7m
Bern
34m
Basel SBB
34m
Zürich HB
41m
Luzern
46m

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours through the whole Haus der Museen?
    Yes, with the tour «Drei auf einen Streich – Glanzlichter im Haus der Museen» you experience a walk through all three permanent exhibitions. There are also guided tours through the individual museums as well as a Kinderspur, a puzzle tour for young visitors.
  • Can you celebrate a children's birthday at the Haus der Museen?
    Yes, children's birthdays are offered for children aged 6 and over, e.g. with themes such as the Middle Ages, Roman times or the Stone Age. The birthday lasts 2 hours, costs CHF 200 including admission, cake and drinks and is limited to a maximum of 12 children plus 1-2 accompanying adults.
  • Is the Haus der Museen wheelchair accessible?
    Yes, the Haus der Museen is wheelchair accessible and has a restaurant (MAGAZIN).
  • Are there offers for school classes?
    Yes, the Haus der Museen offers themed tours and workshops aligned with the Lehrplan 21 curriculum, downloadable teaching materials and themed boxes for loan. School classes have access from 8:00 by prior arrangement and receive free admission.