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Museum of Fine Arts La Chaux-de-Fonds

The Musée des beaux-arts in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, is a fine arts museum founded over 150 years ago. Its collections include important funds such as those of René and Madeleine Junod, Olivier Mosset, and Erwin Oberwiler, as well as Art Nouveau and Style Sapin works. The museum building, inaugurated in 1926, features Art Deco architecture with a polychrome facade and hosts changing temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection.

Families and Kids

The museum offers free guided workshops for children aged 5 to 10 on the second Saturday of each month. Educational booklets and an activity brochure 'Découvre le musée avec Arpin le lapin' are available for families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 24, 25 and 31 December.
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
8 CHF
Reduced rate (students, unemployed, retirees, disability)
8 CHF
Reduced rate (students, unemployed, retirees, disability)
8 CHF
Groups of 10 or more, per person
0 CHF
Free admission up to 16 years

Contact

Webpage
mbac.ch
Email
mba.vch@ne.ch
Address
Rue des Musées 33, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Chaux-de-Fonds, Musées100 meters walking distance
  • La Chaux-de-Fonds-Grenier550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
35m
Bern
1h 35m
Olten
1h 58m
Lausanne
1h 59m
Thun
2h 0m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility via a specific entrance. Please contact the museum by phone upon arrival. The accompanying person enters for free.
  • Are there guided tours available?
    Yes, the museum offers free public guided tours of the temporary exhibitions on the last Sunday of each month. Private guided tours can also be booked for groups of up to 20 people for CHF 130 plus admission fees.
  • Is there a children's activity program?
    Yes, the museum offers free guided workshops for children aged 5 to 10 on the second Saturday of each month. Registration is required. Educational booklets and activity brochures are also available.
  • Can I bring a stroller/pushchair to the museum?
    Yes, stroller access to the upper floors is possible via the elevator.
  • Is there a gift shop or café at the museum?
    The website does not mention a gift shop or café at the museum.

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