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Museum of Archaeology of the Canton of Thurgau

The Museum of Archaeology of the Canton of Thurgau in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, presents a permanent exhibition on four floors with archaeological finds from the region. It displays objects from four sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage 'Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps', including Neolithic and Bronze Age villages. The exhibitions cover topics such as the Roman era and the Neolithic period and offer many opportunities for personal discovery. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions and offers for children, families and schools.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a wide range of activities for children and families, including children's workshops, family excursions and events within the framework of the Museum für Kinder. The permanent exhibition on four floors offers many opportunities for discovery and activities for young visitors.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • 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 Tuesday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
archaeologiemuseum.tg.ch
Email
archaeologiemuseum@tg.ch
Address
Freie Strasse 24, 8510 Frauenfeld

Access

Nearby stops

  • Frauenfeld350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
38m
St. Gallen
58m
Zug
1h 11m
Olten
1h 22m
Luzern
1h 33m

FAQ

  • Is admission to the museum free?
    Yes, admission to the Museum of Archaeology of the Canton of Thurgau is free.
  • Are there offers for children and families?
    Yes, the museum offers a wide range of activities for children, families and schools, including children's workshops, family excursions and events within the framework of the Museum für Kinder.
  • Can school classes borrow museum suitcases?
    Yes, the museum lends museum suitcases on the topics of the Roman era and the Neolithic period, containing original finds and teaching materials, free of charge to schools for about four weeks.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours?
    Yes, the museum offers public guided tours, group tours and school tours, as well as a knowledge workshop as a learning place outside the classroom.
  • Is the museum part of the UNESCO World Heritage pile dwellings?
    Yes, the museum displays numerous objects from four sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage 'Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps', which was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2011.

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