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Musée d'Orbe

The Musée d'Orbe in Orbe, Switzerland, is a local history museum presenting the history of the town through objects and documents linked to personalities who worked in Orbe. The museum is managed by the Pro Urba foundation, which also oversees the Roman villa of Boscéaz, the largest known rural estate in Roman-era Switzerland, famous for its exceptional collection of Roman mosaics. The site hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours in French, German, Italian and English.

Families and Kids

The site offers children's workshops such as a mosaic workshop and a mythology drawing workshop, as well as a guide for young visitors to the Boscéaz mosaics. Children under 12 enter free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • 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: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open from 10:00 to 18:00. From May 1 to June 30 and from October 5 to November 1: Saturdays and Sundays only. From July 1 to October 4: Wednesday to Sunday. Other days by prior reservation.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to October 4)
Thursday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to October 4)
Friday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to October 4)
Saturday
10:00-18:00 (May 1 to June 30)
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to October 4)
Sunday
10:00-18:00 (May 1 to June 30)
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to October 4)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
AVS / AI / apprentice / student / young person (12-18 years)
25 CHF
Family (2 adults, from 1 young person)
15 CHF
Single-parent family (from 1 young person)
0 CHF
Children under 12
8 CHF
Groups (from 10 people), adults per person
6 CHF
Groups (from 10 people), AVS / AI / apprentice / student / young person per person
4 CHF
School group per pupil

Contact

Webpage
pro-urba.ch
Address
Rue Centrale 23, 1350 Orbe

Access

Nearby stops

  • Orbe, collège200 meters walking distance
  • Orbe, Montchoisi1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
51m
Lausanne
1h 0m
Genève
1h 37m
Bern
1h 48m
Martigny
2h 3m

FAQ

  • Is the museum currently open to the public?
    The Musée d'Orbe has been closed since 2009 and is undergoing renovation. It opens on request and on special occasions. The Roman villa of Boscéaz, however, is open to the public during the season.
  • Can guided tours be arranged in languages other than French?
    Yes, guided tours on prior request are given in French, German, Italian or English.
  • Is the site open during winter?
    During winter the site is closed to the public because the premises are not heated and the toilets are not functional. Visits, with or without a guide, can nevertheless be arranged by prior reservation.
  • Are there activities for children at the site?
    Yes, the site offers children's workshops such as a mosaic workshop and a mythology drawing workshop, as well as a guide for young visitors to the Boscéaz mosaics.

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