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Musée des Grenouilles

The Musée des Grenouilles (Frog Museum) in Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland, is a museum of history, art and taxidermy curiosities located in the heart of the medieval town of the Cité à la Rose. Housed in the former residence of Count Humbert le Bâtard, it displays objects dating from the Neolithic to the present day. Its flagship collection is the set of 108 anthropomorphised frogs staged by François Perrier in humorous scenes of 19th-century daily, bourgeois and military life. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions that bring heritage and contemporary creation into dialogue.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00 from March to December; closed in January, February and on 25, 26 and 31 December.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
13:00-18:00 (March to December)
Wednesday
13:00-18:00 (March to December)
Thursday
13:00-18:00 (March to December)
Friday
13:00-18:00 (March to December)
Saturday
13:00-18:00 (March to December)
Sunday
13:00-18:00 (March to December)

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Adults, reduced rate
3 CHF
Children from 6 years, students
4 CHF
Groups from 10 people, adults per person
2 CHF
Schools, per pupil and accompanying person
0 CHF
AMS/VMS, ICOM, Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen, Caritas culture card, AG culturel: free

Contact

Webpage
museedesgrenouilles.ch
Email
musee@estavayer.ch
Address
Rue du Musée 13, 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac

Access

Nearby stops

  • Estavayer-le-Lac, Camus100 meters walking distance
  • Estavayer-le-Lac850 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
40m
Bern
1h 6m
Lausanne
1h 14m
Thun
1h 36m
Olten
1h 38m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available and how do I book one?
    Guided tours are available by reservation. A one-hour museum tour costs CHF 80.00 (reservation at musee@estavayer.ch), and a two-hour tour of the old town and museum costs CHF 150.00 (reservation at tourisme@estavayerlelac.ch).
  • Are there activity booklets for children visiting the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers downloadable activity booklets, including 'À ta hauteur', a discovery trail of objects displayed under one metre high, and 'Le voyage dans le temps', with riddles and objects around the frog room.
  • Can I book a sheltered picnic space in case of bad weather?
    Yes, it is possible to reserve a pleasant space near the museum with tables, chairs, a kitchen and a bathroom. Contact the museum reception at 026 664 80 65 or musee@estavayer.ch.
  • Is the museum open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday?
    Yes, the museum is open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday from 13:00 to 18:00, even though it is normally closed on Mondays.
  • Are there special arrangements for school groups visiting the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers downloadable documents for teachers and pupils to organise a class visit, including practical information and a preparation sheet for pupils.

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