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Museum Lucerne

Museum Luzern in Lucerne, Switzerland, combines nature, history and culture in a diverse experience with over 7,000 exhibits, changing special exhibitions, events and theatre tours. Its permanent exhibitions cover earth history, living nature, the world of insects and a history show depot, while nine original sites in the landscape make the canton's cultural and natural heritage tangible. The museum's collection of over 1.5 million cultural-historical and natural-scientific objects is classified as cultural property of national importance.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a broad programme for children and families, including theatre tours, guided tours, events, puzzles and quizzes. The Gwunderstunde is aimed at children aged 4 and up, and family adventures are led by youth guides. Many offers are available at all times during opening hours.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Children aged 6 to 16
0 CHF
Children under 6 years
10 CHF
AHV/IV pensioners
10 CHF
Students and apprentices
10 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people, adults

Contact

Webpage
museumluzern.ch
Email
museumluzern@lu.ch
Address
Kasernenplatz 6, 6003 Luzern

Access

Nearby stops

  • Luzern, Kasernenplatz150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
10m
Zug
32m
Olten
45m
Zürich HB
54m
Bern
1h 15m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours and theatre tours included in the admission ticket?
    Yes, the admission ticket includes the visit of a theatre tour (or even several).
  • Can tickets be purchased online?
    No, admission tickets can only be purchased on site at the ticket counter at the main entrance on Kasernenplatz 6.
  • Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?
    The museum welcomes people with and without disabilities. People with disabilities pay a reduced price, accompanying persons have free admission, and assistance and guide dogs are welcome. Offers such as theatre tours, guided tours and workshops can be adapted to individual needs.
  • Are there special offers for families and children?
    Yes, the museum offers a broad programme for families and children, including theatre tours, guided tours, events, puzzles and quizzes, as well as the Gwunderstunde for children aged 4 and up and family adventures led by youth guides.
  • Are there reduced admission prices in the evening or on Museum Thursday?
    Yes, adults pay CHF 6 and children aged 6 to 16 pay CHF 2 after 4 pm and on Museum Thursday.

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