Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu

The Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu in Porrentruy, Switzerland, is a museum of Jura heritage housed in a former bourgeois hospital. Its permanent collection includes the historic Hôtel-Dieu pharmacy with some 240 glass and porcelain jars, the Treasure of St-Pierre Church with Gothic goldsmith works, a print cabinet, and a watchmaking room documenting the region's important horology industry. The museum also preserves fine arts by local Jura artists, photography collections, posters, and Jewish cult objects. It hosts changing temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Families and Kids

Children up to 16 years old enter free of charge. The museum offers a pedagogical dossier for its permanent exhibition, useful for families and school visits. Guided tours are available for groups.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 6 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
14:00-17:00
Sunday
14:00-17:00

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Reduced rate for AVS (old-age pension) and AI (disability insurance) recipients.
4 CHF
Reduced rate for students.
0 CHF
Free admission for children up to 16 years old.
0 CHF
Free entry with Swiss Museum Pass, ICOM, Raiffeisen Card or cultural AG.

Contact

Webpage
mhdp.ch
Email
info@mhdp.ch
Address
Grand-Rue 5, 2900 Porrentruy

Access

Nearby stops

  • Porrentruy, ville150 meters walking distance
  • Porrentruy750 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
1h 18m
Neuchâtel
1h 27m
Bern
1h 38m
Olten
1h 39m
Zürich HB
2h 16m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, a reserved parking space is available for people with reduced mobility and step-free access is possible from the rear of the building via Rue de l'Eglise.
  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, visits outside opening hours are possible by appointment for groups and schools.
  • Are guided tours available and how long do they last?
    Guided tours of the permanent or temporary exhibition last about one hour and require a reservation with the museum secretariat. Groups are limited to 20 people per guide.
  • Are there educational activities for school classes?
    Yes, the museum offers a pedagogical dossier for its permanent exhibition and prepares one for each temporary exhibition. Visits are free for classes from the canton of Jura, and guided visits are available at a preferential rate on request.
  • Does the museum offer audio guides?
    Yes, audio guides are available in several languages, offering commentary on the history of each room.

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