Museum of Fine Arts Le Locle

The Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle (MBAL) in Le Locle, Switzerland, is a museum of fine arts housed in an Art Nouveau building. Its collection of around 5,000 works includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and watercolours by Swiss and international artists from the 17th to the 21st century. The museum focuses on contemporary art and printed art, hosting temporary exhibitions that create a dialogue between established and emerging artists. It also features a virtual exhibition space, ORBIT_E, and a dedicated children's room, the Salle Marie-Anne Calame.

Families and Kids

The MBAL offers creative workshops for children and school groups, and has a dedicated children's space, the Salle Marie-Anne Calame, which hosts exhibitions and activities for young visitors. Workshops are available for children from age 4 and last 1h30.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • 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, Events and birthdays
    • Entrance fee: 10 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. Closed on 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
AVS (old age pensioners), students, apprentices, unemployed
0 CHF
Children and young people up to 16 years old
0 CHF
Art students
6 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people
0 CHF
First Sunday of the month

Contact

Webpage
mbal.ch
Email
mbal@ne.ch
Address
Marie-Anne-Calame 6, 2400 Le Locle

Access

Nearby stops

  • Le Locle, Marie-Anne Calame0 meters walking distance
  • Le Locle, Daniel-JeanRichard100 meters walking distance
  • Le Locle500 meters walking distance
  • Le Locle Le Chalet1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
40m
Bern
1h 28m
Olten
1h 59m
Lausanne
2h 4m
Thun
2h 5m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the MBAL is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The floors are accessible by lift, and a disabled parking space is available opposite the museum. Removable ramps can be installed upon prior request.
  • Are there guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, public guided tours are organised periodically and are free on the first Sunday of the month. Guided tours can also be booked for groups of up to 25 people for a fee.
  • Does the museum offer activities for children?
    Yes, the MBAL has a dedicated children's space, the Salle Marie-Anne Calame, which hosts exhibitions, workshops and meetings for young visitors. Creative workshops for children and school groups are also offered regularly.
  • Is there a café or shop at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a café-boutique that was created during the renovation completed in 2014.
  • Can I host a private event at the MBAL?
    Yes, the museum's seven exhibition rooms can be rented for private events such as conferences, afterworks, team meals, yoga classes, or children's birthday parties, both during the day and in the evening from 5pm to 11pm.

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