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Musée d'Yverdon et région

The Musée d'Yverdon et région (MYR) is a museum of archaeology and history located in the medieval castle in the heart of the old town of Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. One of the oldest museums in the canton of Vaud, it preserves important collections of regional archaeology covering prehistory and the Gallo-Roman and medieval periods, as well as exceptional ethnographic and Egyptological collections. It also holds some ten thousand objects relating to the cultural and artistic history of Yverdon and its surroundings, including iconography, paintings, photographs and decorative arts. The museum hosts a permanent exhibition spanning four floors and over 1500 m², as well as changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum's permanent exhibition offers a journey through 10,000 years of history across four floors, which can be discovered as a family. The archaeological site of the Menhirs of Clendy is presented as suitable for a family walk. The museum also offers birthday packages for children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History

    • Guided tours: Yes

    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00. Open on public holidays, except December 25 and January 1.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-18:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Child admission
8 CHF
Senior admission
24 CHF
Family admission
8 CHF
Group of 10 or more persons: discount of CHF 2 on the adult ticket.

Contact

Webpage
musee-yverdon-region.ch
Email
info@musee-yverdon-region.ch
Address
Place Pestalozzi 11, 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains

Access

Nearby stops

  • Yverdon-les-Bains, La Plaine150 meters walking distance
  • Yverdon-les-Bains500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
19m
Lausanne
56m
Bern
1h 16m
Olten
1h 17m
Genève
1h 52m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
    The museum has a west entrance specifically for reduced mobility access, in addition to the north entrance.
  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours, which can be booked through the visits and offers section of the website.
  • Can I celebrate a birthday or hold a private event at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers birthday packages and the possibility to privatize spaces for events.
  • Is there a shop at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a shop offering its products, including publications about the museum's history.

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