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Musée d'histoire

The Musée d'histoire in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, is a history museum housed in a mid-19th-century bourgeois villa set in a park. Its permanent exhibition traces the urban history of La Chaux-de-Fonds from the Middle Ages to the industrial, political, social and cultural development of the 19th and 20th centuries. Objects, images and films tell the story of the city, whose watchmaking urbanism is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers playful visits for children aged 6 and over on the first Sunday of each month, as well as original animations such as treasure hunts and games. Interactive visits linked to the collection are available from age 8, and educational workshops are offered for school groups.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • 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: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Workshops, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

The museum is currently closed to the public for major renovation works.

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Reduced rate for students, AVS, AI, Caritas card holders
0 CHF
Free for children under 16
39 CHF
Family ticket (parents and children under 16)
9 CHF
Ages 12 to 16
8 CHF
Reduced rate for groups of 10 or more

Contact

Webpage
mhcdf.ch
Email
info@mhcdf.ch
Address
Rue des Musées 31, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Chaux-de-Fonds-Grenier450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
35m
Bern
1h 35m
Olten
1h 58m
Lausanne
1h 59m
Thun
2h 0m

FAQ

  • Is the museum currently open to the public?
    No, the museum is currently closed to the public for major renovation works. The project aims to redesign and modernise the museum spaces.
  • Are guided tours available for adults and children?
    Yes. On the first Sunday of each month at 11am (except July and August), the museum offers free guided tours for adults and playful visits for children aged 6 and over.
  • Can I book a guided tour in another language?
    Yes, guided tours are available in French, German, English and Italian, exclusively by reservation, with one guide for up to 20 people.
  • Are there activities for school groups?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours of the permanent and temporary exhibitions, interactive visits linked to the collection (from age 8) and educational workshops. Entry is free for classes from public schools in the canton of Neuchâtel.
  • Does the museum offer playful activities for families?
    Yes, the museum offers original animations such as 'L'Histoire en jeux', 'Tandem au Musée' and a treasure hunt called 'Les Barons'.