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Musée jurassien des Arts

The Musée jurassien des Arts in Moutier, Switzerland, is the only museum in the interjurassian territory entirely devoted to the visual arts. Its collections comprise around 8,000 works by Swiss and international artists, with a focus on modern and contemporary art from the Jura region from the 1950s to today, including a notable collection of lyrical abstraction. The museum also holds over 4,000 prints from the Moutier engraving workshop in long-term deposit. Housed in the early 20th-century Villa Bechler and a new wing inaugurated in 1996, it presents several changing temporary exhibitions each year.

Families and Kids

The museum offers family-friendly guided tours adapted to all generations and a discovery booklet for young visitors. Creative workshops for children aged 6-12 are regularly organised, and the museum participates in family events such as the Nuit des Musées with treasure hunts and creative activities.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Art
    • 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 Thursday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00, or by appointment for groups.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
14:00-18:00
Friday
14:00-18:00
Saturday
14:00-18:00
Sunday
14:00-18:00

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Students, AVS/AI, unemployed, groups (from 10 people), members of the Swiss Society of Fine Arts, Jura-Pass
0 CHF
Members of the Club jurassien des Arts, Visarte, schoolchildren, art history and art school students, Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen Card, mmBE members, AG culturel. School visits

Contact

Webpage
musee-moutier.ch
Email
info@musee-moutier.ch
Address
4, rue Centrale, 2740 Moutier

Access

Nearby stops

  • Moutier300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
44m
Basel SBB
49m
Bern
54m
Olten
56m
Thun
1h 32m

FAQ

  • Is the museum currently open?
    The museum is currently closed and will reopen on 5 September 2026.
  • Can I visit the museum with a guided tour for a group?
    Yes, guided tours of 60 minutes are available for groups, associations and companies at a rate of 120 CHF plus individual entry fees. It is also possible to privatise the museum spaces.
  • Are school visits free?
    Yes, entry to the museum is entirely free for schools, and teachers can also request a free guided tour of the current exhibition, adaptable to the age of the pupils.
  • Is there a discovery booklet for children visiting the museum?
    Yes, a discovery booklet (carnet découverte) is available online or at the museum reception to accompany young visitors in exploring the current exhibition through questions, games and drawings.
  • Can I pay by card at the museum?
    No, the museum only accepts payment in cash.

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